systems review

Question 1

RR measurement gold standard

Answer 1

1 min

Question 2

RR parameters

Answer 2

rate
depth
rhythm
sound

Question 3

Pitting edema levels

Answer 3

1+
Barely detectable impression when finger is pressed into skin
2+
Slight indentation. 15 seconds to rebound
3+
Deeper indentation. 30 seconds to rebound.
4+
> 30 seconds to rebound

Question 4

cyanosis

Answer 4

blue-gray discoloration

indicates inadequate ox

Question 5

hemosiderin staining

Answer 5

rusty discoloration of LE

Question 6

Ecchymosis

Answer 6

caused by bruising, new bruises purplish, old bruises yellow

bruising

Question 7

erythema

Answer 7

Reddened area of skin by increased blood flow

Question 8

jaundice

Answer 8

caused by liver

yellow/orange skin

Question 9

pallor

Answer 9

lighter ton more white than normal

Question 10

petechiae

Answer 10

tiny red or purple hemorrhagic spots caused by capillary bleeding

Question 11

clubbing

Answer 11

Bulbous swelling of the fingertip
Loss of normal angle between nail bed and skin
Cause: Long standing hypoxia
Associated with cyanosis

Question 12

beaus liines

Answer 12

Deep indented transverse lines across the nail

Cause: disrupted nail growth due to trauma, psoriasis, infection

Question 13

mees lines

Answer 13

Transverse white lines across entire nail

Cause: systemic diseases such as renal disease, Hodgkin’s disease, malaria and sickle cell anemia

Question 14

Motor control unimpaired means

Answer 14

good neuromuscular and neurologic

Question 15

motor learning

Answer 15

following commands
following directions
appropriate response

Question 16

balance screen questions

Answer 16

Have you fallen in the last 12 months?
Are you concerned about your balance?
Do you have any neurologic impairments?
Are you over the age of 65?