Skills Exam Flashcards
Blood pressure difference between arms of more than 10-15 mmHg indicates _______
subclavian steal syndrome
aortic dissection
The Korotkoff sounds are relatively ___ pitch and are generally better heard with the ___ of the stethoscope
low
bell
Blood pressure difference arms of _____ mmHg is normal
5 - 10 mmHg
To measure heart rate, count the rate over radial pulse for ____ seconds. If rate is fast, slow or irregular, count for ____ seconds
30
60
Normal respiratory rate is ____. Describe rhythm, depth, effort
20 breaths/min
regular/irregular
shallow, gasping
normal, labored
Prolonged expiration indicates ___
COPD
What are you checking for in skin examination?
color, moisture, temperature, texture, mobility/turgor, lesions
During skin exam, what areas of the body should be examined for color/
fingertips, lips, mucous membranes
palms, soles
lips, oral mucosa, tongue
sclera
Describe normal pupils
3-5mm diameter
round
symmetrical
What are the tests for pupillary reactions to light ?
Direct reaction
Consensual reaction
Near response
Presence of lid lag indicates ______
hyperthyroidism
The Tug test tests for _____
otitis externa
In Weber Test, if sound lateralizes to good ear it indicates ________. If sound materializes to bad ear it indicates _________
sensorineural hearing loss
conductive hearing loss
If thyroid gland feels enlarged on palpation what is the next exam?
auscultation over lateral lobes to detect bruit
Abnormal chest expansion during respiration indicates _______
chronic fibrosis of the underlying lung or pleura, pleural effusion, lobar pneumonia, pleural pain with associated splinting, and unilateral bronchial obstruction
