Physical Exam: Throat, Neck, and Heart Flashcards
Uvula Midline
no deviation of the uvula to one side or another
Pharyngeal Erythema
redness of the throat
Pharyngeal Exudate
pus seen on the posterior throat
Peritonsilar Abscess
deep abscess adjacent to infected tonsils (collection of
pus/swelling which is usually only visible if drained)
Carotid Bruit
abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery
Jugular Vein Distension
JVD
swelling of the jugular vein (usually seen in heart failure
patients)
Cervical Vertebral
Tenderness
pain along cervical spine
No Step-offs or crepitus
no misalignment of the vertebral bodies (spinous processes) as
the spine is palpated
Anterior Cervical
Lymphadenopathy
swollen lymph nodes under jaw and along anterior neck area
Trachea Midline
no deviation of trachea from its usual location
Meningismus
patient has neck stiffness, photophobia, and headache which may suggest meningitis
Nuchal Rigidity
neck stiffness with neck movement
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate; less than 60 beats per minute
**Tachycardia
Fast heart rate; greater than 100 beats per minute
Murmur
An abnormal sound heard when listening to the heart.
