Terms seen in the PE Flashcards
1
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Abrasion
A
scrape of scratch (Skin)
2
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Abscess
A
collection of puss under the skin (Skin)
3
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accessory muscle use
A
the use of muscles not normally used for breathing (indicates respiratory distress) (respiratory/chest)
4
Q
adnexa
A
structures connected to the uterus (GU)
5
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afebrile
A
without evidence of fever (constitutional)
6
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affect
A
describes how the patient appears with respect to interacting with others. Usually describes as “flat”, “depressed”, or “normal’ (constitutional)
7
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AKA
A
Above the knee amputation (musculoskeletal)
8
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Alert
A
responsive (constitutional)
9
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alert and oriented x3
A
oriented to person, place, and time (constitutional)
10
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Anisocoria
A
unequal pupils (Eyes)
11
Q
Anus
A
the external opening of the rectum (abdomen/GI)
12
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Ascites
A
accumulation of fluid in the abdomen causing swelling (abdomen/GI)
13
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Ataxia
A
loss of full control of bodily movements
14
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atraumatic
A
without evidence of injury (Head)
15
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auricle
A
external ear (ENT)
16
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auscultation
A
the act of listening to lung sounds (respiratory/chest)
17
Q
awake
A
conscious
18
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bibasilar
A
at the bases of both lungs (respiratory/chest)
19
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bimunual
A
pelvic exam using digits (fingers) (GU)
20
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Bipolar
A
Specific psychiatric diagnosis characterized by swellings of mood, usually depression or mania like behavior
21
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BKA
A
below the knee amputation
22
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Blanching
A
Descriptive term relating to a certain type of rash (skin)
23
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Bowel sounds
A
sounds made by the movement of the intestines during digestion (abdomen/GI)
24
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Brachial pulse
A
pulse found on the upper arm (CVS)
25
Bradycardia
slow heart beat (CVS)
26
Brudzinski Sign
One of the clinical signs of meningitis (Neck)
27
Bulging
Descriptive word that can be associated with tympanic membrane (ENT)
28
Cachectic
wasting away (constitutional)
29
calcaneus
heel of the foot (musculoskeletal)
30
Capillary refill
rate at which blood refills in the capillaries (CVS)
31
Carotid bruit
Abnormal sound heart when auscultating the carotid artery (neck)
32
Carpals/metacarpals
bones of the hands (musculoskeletal)
33
Cerumen
Ear wax (ENT
34
Cerebellum
back part of the brain; function is to coordinate and regulate muscular activity (neurologic)
35
Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT)
tenderness when moving the cervix (during bimanual exam) (GU)
36
Cervix
part of the uterus (GU)
37
Chest wall
bony muscular structures that form the outer framework of the chest (resp/chest)
38
Circumcised
removal of the foreskin of the penis (GU)
39
Clubbing
broadening of the extremities and abnormal curving of the nail beds
40
comfortable
not in distress (const)
41
Conjunctiva
Inside the eyelid covering part of the sclera (Eyes)
42
Cornea
transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil (Eyes)
43
Crackles (coarse or fine)
abnormal breath sound (clicking sounds) (resp/chest)
44
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that can be seen on the ventral (bottom) surface of the brain (Neuro)
45
Crepitus
describe the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints (Musculoskeletal)
46
CVA (Costovertebral angle)
Area of the back over the kidney (Back)
47
Cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin (resp/chest)
48
Dentition
pertaining to the quality of teeth (ENT)
49
Deviated
descriptive word relating to the septum (ENT)
50
Distention
bloating of the abdomen (abdomen/GI)
51
Dorsalis pedis
pulse found on top of the food (CVS)
52
Dry
referring to the moisture of the skin (Skin)
53
DTRs
Deep tendon reflexes (measured as 1+, 2+, etc) (Musculoskeletal)
54
Dull
descriptive word that can be associated with tympanic membrane (ENT)
55
Ecchymosis
bruising (skin)
56
Ectopy
Extra heart beat outside of the normal rhythm
57
Edema
fluid collection causing swelling
58
EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
59
Epitaxis
bloody nose
60
Erythema/Erythematous
redness
61
Exophthalmos
Eye protruding from the head
62
Expressive aphasia
severe impairment of speech
63
Exudate
pustules (ENT)
64
Fever
has fever (const)
65
Femoral pulse
pulse found in the inguinal area of the body (CVS)
66
Flexion
bending forward (back)
67
Fontanelle
the soft spot on the top of an infants head (head)
68
Fundus
Interior surface of the eye (eyes)
69
Gallop
abnormal heart sound (CVS)
70
Gravid
notably pregnant
71
Gravid abdomen
notably pregnant abdomen
72
Guaiac test
test performed to check for hidden blood in stool
73
Guarding
voluntary or involuntary tensing of muscles in the abdomen
74
Hematoma
collection of blood under the skin
75
Hemiparesis
weakness on one side of the body
76
Hemiplegia
inability to move one half of the body
77
Hemorrhoids
a painful, swollen vein or group of veins near the anus (abdomen/GI)
78
Hemotympanum
blood behind the ear drum (Abdomen/GI)
79
Hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver (abdomen/GI)
80
Homicidal ideation
patient verbalizing thoughts of harming others (Psych)
81
Hyperactive bowel sounds
increased bowel sounds (abd/GI)
82
hypoactive bowel sounds
decreased bowel sounds (abd/GI)
83
Hypomania
A form of bipolar illness with marked psychomotor agitation, grandiosity, hallucinations, sleeplessness, paranoia at times (Psych)
84
Hypoxic
oxygen deficiency (related to the pulse oximetry vital sign) (resp/chest)
85
Icterus
yellowing of the eye (eye)
86
inguinal hernia
hernia near the groin area (GU)
87
intercostal
between ribs
88
intoxicated
appears altered and under the influence of substance (const)
89
Iris
the color part of your eye (eye)
90
Jaundice
yellowing of the skin (skin)
91
JVD
Bulging of blood veins on the sides of the neck (neck)
92
Kernigs
clinical signs of meningitis (neck)
93
L-Spine
lumbar spine (back)
94
Labia Majora/minora
skin surrounding the opening of the vagina (GU)
95
Lesion
sore on the skin (skin)
96
LLE
left lower extremity
97
LUE
left upper extremity
98
lumbar
low back
99
Lymphadenopathy
enlargement of the lymph nodes
100
malleolus
ankle
101
malocclusion
misalignment of this jaw
102
McBurney's Point
name given to the point on the body over the right side of the abdomen between the belly button and hip (sign of acute appendicitis)
103
meningismus
clinical signs of meningitis
104
mood
describes how the patient appears to be acting
105
Mucosa
membranes in the mouth (ENT)
106
Murmur
abnormal hears sound, measured as "x/6" systolic or diastolic
107
Murphy's Sign
physical exam finding that indicates a potential abnormality of the gallbladder often associated with acute cholecystitis (abdomen/GI)
108
Nares
nostrils
109
NEXUS criteria
criteria used to clinically rule our a c-spine fracture
110
No acute distress (NAD)
not in pain or discomfort (const)
111
No step offs
vertebrae are in alignment on back of neck (neck)
112
Non-toxic
not ill appearing (conts)
113
normal perfusion
appropriate blood flow to the extremities
114
Normocephalic
normal head
115
Nuchal rigidity
Neck stiffness
116
Obese
significantly overweight
117
Obtunded
Not awake or able to answer questions
118
Occult blood
blood in the stool that is no visible to the eye
119
Olecranon
elbow
120
organic
refers to medical cause of a psychiatric problem
121
Os
opening of cervix
122
patella
knee cap
123
pale/pallor
having less pigment; related to skin color
124
Patent airway
airway is clear
125
penile
pertaining to the penis
126
Percussion
tapping on the chest
127
perineum
skin between the anus and the reproductive organs
128
Peritoneal signs
findings during PE that suggest an abnormality to the lining of the abdomen
129
PERRL
pupils equal, round and reactive to light
130
Personality disorder
complex psychiatric disorder involving incomplete development of personality and ability to relate to other that manifests with difficulties in interacting with others
131
Peterchiae
red spots on skin
132
phalanges
fingers and toes
133
pharyngeal erythema
redness of the throat
134
pharynx
throat
135
Pronator drift
patient asked to hold both arms fully extended at shoulder level in front of him/her with palms upward
136
pulses
checking for blood circulation
137
radial pulse
pulse found in the wrist
138
rales
abnormal breath sound
139
rebound tenderness
pain that is felt on the release of pressure applied to the abdomen
140
rectal tone
the strength of the muscles controlling the rectum
141
regular rate and rhythm (RRR)
appropriate rate and rhythm
142
respiratory distress
difficulty breathing
143
retina
part of detailed eye exam
144
retractions
when the muscles between the ribs pull inward; usually a sign that the person has a breathing problem
145
Rhinorrhea
runny nose
146
rhonchi
abnormal breath sound (whistling or snoring sound)
147
RLE
right lower extremity
148
Romberg's
Neurologic test that is position if the patinets sways or falls while the patient's eyes are closed and he/she is standing
149
Rovsing's sign
pressure applied to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen increases pain in the right lower quadrant (sign of acute appendicitis)
150
Rub
abnormal heart sound
151
RUE
right upper extremity
152
Sacrum
tailbone
153
Schizophrenia
psychiatric diagnosis characterized by hallucinations, affect changes, psychomotor changes and loss of normal social skills
154
Sclera
the white of the eye
155
Scloliosis
abnormal curvature of the spine
156
Septum
the internal wall of the nose dividing the nostrils
157
snuff box
area at the base of the thumb/distal radius (often palpated to rule out fructure)
158
Speculum
tool utilized in female pelvic exam
159
Splenomegaly
Abnormal enlargement of the spleen
160
straight leg raise
testing for sciatica
161
suicidal ideation
verbalizing thoughts of harming oneself
162
Supple
Easily manipulated
163
T-spine
thoracic spine (mid portion of the back)
164
Tachycardia
Fast heart beat
165
Tarsals/metatarsals
bones of the feet
166
tersticle
male gonad
167
Thrush
white coating in the mouth and on the tongue
168
thyromegal
enlarged thyroid
169
tonsil
tissue in the back of the throat
170
Torsion
twisting (testicular or ovarian torsion)
171
tripoding
when patients sits/stands leaning forward and supporting the upper body with hands on the knees or on another surface (indicates respiratory distress)
172
tympanic memberane
ear drum
173
Umbillicus
belly button
174
Urethra
external opening to the urinary tract
175
Urticaria
type of rash
176
uterus
female womb
177
Uvula
structure that hangs down in the back of the throat
178
Vault
inside the vagina
179
vulva
female genitalia
180
Wheezing
abnormal breath sound (whistling or rattling)
