Throat/Mouth Flashcards

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1
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Decreased gag reflex

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Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury. Concern for airway protection.

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2
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Dentition

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Teeth

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3
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Dry mucosa

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Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

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4
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Edentulous

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Without teeth

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5
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Gingiva

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Gums

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6
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Lingual

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Referring to the tongue

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7
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Malocclusion

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Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture

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8
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Nasopharynx

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The far back of the nasal canal, where it joins the back of the throat

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9
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Peritonsillar abscess

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Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

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10
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Pharyngeal erythema

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Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

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11
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Pharyngitis

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Throat infection

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12
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Secretion pooling

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Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging

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13
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Tacky mucosa

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Sticky tongue, mouth, and lips indicating early dehydration

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14
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Tonsillar edema

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Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

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15
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Tonsillar exudate

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Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

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16
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Trismus

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Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles

17
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Uvula midline

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Uvula in normal position (not shifted)