Vocabulary Flashcards
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Syncope
sudden loss of strength or temporary loss of consciouness
paresis
partial or incomplete paralysis
palmer drift test
used to assess upper extremity weakness. client will hold both arums up with the palms up and eyes closed for 10 to 20 seconds
kyphosis
a forward rounding of the back - hunhback
crepitation
a crackling sound or sensation
contracture
shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons or other tissue
mcmurray test
uses to determine the presence of a meniscal tear within the knee
claudication
muscle pain due to lack of oxygen
rubor
skin flushing
cyanosis
bluish or grayish color of the skin
paresthesia
tingling or prickling sensation
tachypnea
abnormally rapid breathing
uremia
abnormally high levels of waste products in the blood. occurs when kidneys no longer filter properly.
stomatitis
inflammation and painful swelling in the mouth
purpura
rash of purple spots due to small blood vessels leaking into the skin
olguria
decreased flow of urine
anurai
no production of urine
polyuria
excessive urination
polydipsia
The person becomes thirsty from the fluid loss through the large volume of urine produced and high blood glucose, since both draw water from the cells. This leads to dehydration, causing increased thirst.
crepitus
crackly or crinkly sensation
pleural effusion
a buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs of the chest
