UNIT 2 - Ch. 19 Physical Assessment

Question 1

What is Edema

Answer 1

Swelling

Question 2

What is Jaundice

Answer 2

Yellowing of the skin due to insufficient liver function.

Question 3

Define Erythema

Answer 3

Redness

Question 4

What is palor

Answer 4

White ish skin tone. Can be due to genetics, low sun

Question 5

What is cyanosis

Answer 5

Blue ish tone of the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood

Question 6

Define Tugor

Answer 6

Ridgity of cells or tissue- skin elasticity/ texture

Question 7

What is P.E.R.R.L.A

Answer 7

Pupils, Equal, Round, Responsive, Light reflex, Accommodation.

Question 8

Asbestosis

Answer 8

A lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibers

Question 9

Pericarditis

Answer 9

Infection of the sac that covers your heart

Question 10

Antiembolism

Answer 10

prevents blood clots
AND promotes blood flow