SLP desk reference

Question 0

APACHES scores

Answer 0

Computerized evaluation system for scoring severity of illness in ICU to predict survival outcomes
Take into account acute condition and chronic illness variables
Acronym: acute, physiology, and chronic health evaluation system

Question 1

Acrocyanosis

Answer 1

Peripheral cyanosis (blue discoloration) involving hands, feet, and lips

Question 2

Apical rate

Answer 2

Number of heartbeats occurring in 1 min as monitored by auscultation over apex of heart

Question 3

Apical-radial pulse rate (A/R)

Answer 3

Pulse rate obtained by two listeners when 1 obtains the apical pulse rate and the other obtains the radial pulse rate

Question 4

Arrhythmia

Answer 4

An irregular pattern of heartbeats and pulse

Question 5

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 5

Loss of arterial wall elasticity

Question 6

Ascites

Answer 6

Effusion (collection) of serous fluid into abdominal cavity

Question 7

Atherosclerosis

Answer 7

A narrowing of the inside of the arteries due to fat accumulation

Question 8

Axilla

Answer 8

Armpit

Question 9

Babinski sign

Answer 9

Extension, instead of normal flexion, of large toe on stimulation of plantar surface of the foot
Indicate pyramidal disease

Question 10

Battle’s sign

Answer 10

Ecchymosis (swelling due to bruising) behind the ear associated with basilar skull fractures

Question 11

Brazelton neonatal behavioural assessment scale (BNBAS)

Answer 11

Tool to assess neonate’s interactive and behavioural capabilities

Question 12

Cachexia

Answer 12

State of malnutrition, emaciation, debilitation, and anemia

Question 13

Cellulitis

Answer 13

Inflammation that has spread within the tissues

Question 14

Chemosis

Answer 14

Connective tissue swelling near cornea

Question 15

Chvostek’s sign

Answer 15

Facial spasms brought on by tapping over facial nerve indicative of hypocalcemic states

Question 16

Cicatrix

Answer 16

Scar left by formation of new connective tissue over healing wound

Question 17

Coloboma

Answer 17

Congenital incomplete development of eye structures

Question 18

Congestive heart failure(CHF)

Answer 18

Condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequately, thus allowing blood to accumulate in lungs and liver

Question 19

Crisis phase

Answer 19

Dramatic return of elevated body temperature to normal

Fevers may be recurring and several cycles of ‘crisis’ and chills may occur at intervals until stability is reached

Question 20

Cullen’s sign

Answer 20

Ecchymosis (swelling due to a bruise) in the flank associated with retroperitoneal hemorrhage

Question 21

Cyanosis

Answer 21

Generalized blue discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to reduced oxygen in red blood cell hemoglobin

Question 22

Diaphoresis

Answer 22

Profuse sweating

Question 23

Diastole

Answer 23

Phase of heart beat when ventricular heart muscle relaxes

Question 24

Diastolic pressure

Answer 24

Least amount of pressure detectably present in arteries when heart muscle is in relaxed state Bottom number in blood pressure recording

Question 25

Dubowitz assessment

Answer 25

System for examining physical and neurological development of neonates to assess gestational age

Question 26

Ecchymosis

Answer 26

Extravasation of blood within and under the skin | Swelling due to bruise

Question 27

Epididymitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of excretory duct of testes

Question 28

Expulsion

Answer 28

Nodular enlargement of gums

Question 29

Erythema

Answer 29

Redness in areas of skin or mucous tissues

Question 30

Erythema toxicum

Answer 30

Pink papular rash usually present in first or second day of life in newborns

Question 31

Eschar

Answer 31

Slough of skin cells, or scab

Question 32

Febrile

Answer 32

Having elevated body temperature

Question 33

Fibrillation

Answer 33

Rapid, random, ineffectual, and irregular heart contractions

Question 34

Fissure

Answer 34

Crack split or groove in skin or mucous membrane

Question 35

Fistula

Answer 35

Communication btw 2 normally separated spaces

Question 36

Flutter

Answer 36

Rapid, regular, but ineffective heart contractions

Question 37

Fontanelle

Answer 37

'Soft spot' on skulls of infants

Question 38

Hemangioma

Answer 38

Group of benign blood vessel tumours visible on the skin | Incl. spider hemangioma, port wine hemangioma, and strawberry hemangioma

Question 39

Hematemsis

Answer 39

Vomiting red blood or 'coffee grounds' appearing blood

Question 40

Hematochezia

Answer 40

Bright red blood coming from rectum

Question 41

Hemoptysis

Answer 41

Coughing up blood

Question 42

Hepatojugular reflex

Answer 42

Referring to pressure on liver that results in increase in cervicovenous pressure in patients who have right-side heart failure and causes visible bulging of jugular vein

Question 43

Hoffman's sign

Answer 43

Neurologic sign elicited by flicking the palm surface on end of a finger and causing the fingers to flex Indicative of pyramidal disease

Question 44

Hydroma

Answer 44

Fluid-filled sacs or cysts

Question 45

Iatrogenic

Answer 45

Conditions or problems resulting from medical treatment

Question 46

Idiopathic

Answer 46

Disease of unknown origin

Question 47

Induration

Answer 47

Hardened area

Question 48

Intermittent pulse

Answer 48

Periods of normal pulse rhythm broken by periods of irregular rhythms

Question 49

Interstitial edema

Answer 49

Collection of fluid within spaces in an organ or within tissues

Question 50

Janeway lesion

Answer 50

Erythematous or hemorrhagic lesion on the palm or sole seen in association with subacute bacterial endocarditis

Question 51

Jaundice

Answer 51

Yellowish coloration to skin resulting from excessive bilirubin

Question 52

Kussmaul's respiration

Answer 52

Deep, rapid respiration seen in some cases of coma or metabolic acidosis

Question 53

Lanugo

Answer 53

Thin, downy fine hair covering the infant's body

Question 54

Loculated

Answer 54

Enlarged small space or cavity | Most often refers to fluid trapped in chambers or adjacent compartments that are difficult to drain

Question 55

Melena

Answer 55

Black tarry stool usually indicative of upper GI hemorrhage

Question 56

Milia

Answer 56

Tiny white papules usually on chin, nose, and forehead in newborns

Question 57

Mucopurulent

Answer 57

Containing pus and mucus

Question 58

Murphy's sign

Answer 58

Sever pain and inspiratory arrest occurring with palpating (touching) of right upper quadrant associated with cholecystitis (galbladder infection)

Question 59

Neurodermatitis

Answer 59

Skin lesion of neurological origin

Question 60

Neutropenia

Answer 60

Abnormally low number of neutrophils (leukocytes that stain easily)

Question 61

Orchitis

Answer 61

Inflammation of the testes