Physical Examination - 2 Flashcards
___ or facial hair in women
Hirsutism
Hairs in ___ Syndrome
Cushing
the growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by the overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland
Acromegaly
this produces growth hormone
pituitary gland
___ is a condition involving cellular remodeling and deformity of one or more bones.___
Paget’s Disease
___ is a condition in which an accumulation of CSF occurs within the brain.
This typically causes increased pressure inside the skull. Some premature babies have bleeding in the brain, which can block the flow of CSF
Hydrocephalus
___ is a condition where the head (circumference) is smaller than normal
Microcephaly
The presence of ___ may cause horizontal jerking movements.
tumors
Involuntary nodding in ___ insufficiency.
.
aortic
Head tilted to one side in shortening of ___ muscle
sternomastoid
Lesions or lumps on the head may indicate recent ___
trauma/cancer.
The ___ folds and ___ fissures are the ideal places to check facial features for
symmetry.
nasolabial
palpebral
___ can be noted in facial paralysis, mumps, or the presence of a tumor.
Asymmetry
Facial paralysis is also called ___
(Bell’s palsy)
___ is the damage of the facial nerve due to the presence of a tumor, trauma, or viral infection.
Facial paralysis
Mumps is also called ___
(Parotitis)
“Masklike” face in ___
Parkinson’s Disease”
A “sunken” face with depressed eyes and hollow cheeks in.
cachexia
Palpate the temporal arteries immediately in front of the ___ of the ear and up along the temple.
tragus
___ (giant cell arteritis) is where the arteries, particularly those at the side of the head (the temples), become inflamed. It’s serious and needs urgent treatment.
Temporal arteritis
temporal arteritis can lead to ___
blindness
Limitation of movement in TMJ Syndrome, TMJ meaning?
(Temporomandibular Joint)
In the neck, Inspect the ___ vertebrae. Ask the client to flex the neck(chin-chest, ear-shoulder, twist left to right and right to left, backward and forward.
cervical
in neck inspection, which vertebrae is palpable?
C7
The trachea may be pulled or pushed to one side in cases of tumors and thyroid gland ___ . and aortic ___ .
enlargement
aneurysm
(soft, blowing, swishing sounds) heard upon auscultation.
bruits
Bruits over the thyroid lobes can be heard in ___ due to increased blood flow through the arteries.
hyperthyroidism
___ is significant for a client with rhinitis or the presence of foreign objects.
Dyspnea
___ is a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ.
Perforation
An ___ is an infection with pus formation.
abscess
A ___ is a pool of clotted blood in an organ, tissue, or body space.
hematoma
___ is a crackling or popping sound that occurs as a result of tissues rubbing together abnormally.
Crepitus
___ is fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues.
Exudate
Pallor around the lips (circumoral pallor) is significant to clients with ___.
anemia
Bluish discoloration (cyanotic) is indicative of cold or ___(less O2)
hypoxia
(a problem that affects people with diabetes where the body starts breaking down fat at a rate that is much too fast
ketoacidosis
(a blood cancer where bone marrow makes too many RBCs leading to the thickening of blood, slowing its flow, and blood clots).
polycythemia
Parotid ducts or ___ ducts are visible with a flow of saliva with no redness, swelling, or pain.
Stenson’s
___ significant of adrenocortical insufficiency (less cortisol hormone)
Ulcers
___ is an infection of the mouth caused by Candida.
Thrush
(lesions of the oral mucosa)
epulis
(an oral condition related to methamphetamine, which is a dangerously addictive drug)
meth mouth
(an oral condition related to congenital syphilis).
Hutchinson’s teeth
(thick, white patches of the buccal mucosa and gums)
leukoplakia
is an oral condition that causes your gums to overgrow.
gingival hyperplasia
is the earliest stage of gum disease. It happens when plaque and bacteria build up on your teeth and cause infection.
gingivitis
also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth
periodontitis
(canker sore).
aphthous ulcer
Bluish or black color gums significant to ___ poisoning or severe dental caries
lead
Black tongue significant in ___ toxicity
bismuth
Red, shiny tongue without papillae in ___ or ___deficiency, anemia & antineoplastic therapy.
niacin
Vitamin B12
Tongue fasciculations (fine twitching) are significant in spinal cord (CN ___) disorders
(CN XII)
Decreased tongue strength is significant with CN ___ defect or shortened frenulum.
XII
___ is the Predictor of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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