Throat: Level 2 Flashcards
1
Q
An airway which is open and clear.
A
Patent Airway
2
Q
Redness of the pharynx (throat)
A
Pharyngeal Erythema
3
Q
Swelling of the tonsils.
A
Tonsillar Edema
4
Q
White material or pus present on the tonsils.
A
Tonsiallar Exudate
5
Q
What does Tonsillar Exudate usually indicate?
A
Pharyngitis or strep throat
6
Q
Enlarged tonsils.
A
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
7
Q
The uvula is in the normal position in the oropharynx, not shifted or deviated.
A
Uvula Midline
