step 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what happens at step 3
A
step 3 involves inspection of the face
2
Q
running order for inspection of the face?
A
Assess the eyes
gently pull eyelid down
assess the mouth and tongue
3
Q
what are we assessing in the eyes
A
Xanthelasma
conjunctival pallor
jaundice
4
Q
what is xanthelasma and what is it caused by?
A
fatty deposits in the eyes caused by hyperlipidaemia
5
Q
assess for conjunctival pallor that is caused by?
A
anemia
6
Q
Assess the eyes for jaundice which is caused by?
A
increased bilirubin
7
Q
what are we assessing the mouth and tongue for ? and what is the causes?
A
Angular stomatis which is caused by anemia, fungal infection due to poor oral hygine.
tongue for central cyanosis and anemia
