Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Cullen’s sign
A
Bruising around belly button
Sign of pancreatitis, ruptured AAA or ectopic pregnancy
2
Q
Grey turner’s sign
A
Bruised flanks
3
Q
Rovsing’s sign
A
Right lower quadrant pain with pressure applied to left lower quadrant
4
Q
Babinski reflex
A
After the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked, the big toe moves up toward the top surface of foot and toes fan out.
Indicating spinal cord injury.
5
Q
Cushings reflex
A
1) increased BP
2) decreased pulse
3) decreased respirations
6
Q
Kehr sign
A
Shoulder pain from damaged spleen or liver
