Week 5 final study Flashcards
What are the layers of the eye from superficial to deep?
Sclera
Choroid
Retina
Does a larger denominator indicate better or poorer vision?
-Poorer (20/30 is worse than 20/20)
Until what age is asymmetry of the corneal light reflex normal?
-6 months
What causes papilledema? What is it?
- Increased ICP
- Venous stasis in the globe
What eye condition does loss of peripheral vision indicate?
Glaucoma
What are the three functions of the middle ear?
- Sound conduction
- Protects inner ear by decreasing the amplitude of sound
- Eustachian tube allows for equalization
What eye condition presents with falling curtain symptoms?
Retinal detachment
What is presbycusis and what does it cause?
- Degeneration of CN VIII
- Sensorineural hearing loss
What is considered recurrent otitis media?
- 3 episodes in three months
- 4 episodes in one year
What color is the nasal mucosa with rhinitis?
red
What color is the nasal mucosa with chronic allergies?
grey
Which ribs attach to the costal cartilage above? Which ribs are free floating?
- 8,9,10 attach to costal cartilage
- 11 and 12 are free floating
How long is acute cough? Chronic cough?
- Acute = 2-3 weeks
- Chronic = >2 months
Distinguish orthopnea from paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
- Orthopnea = unable to lie supine, need pillows to sleep
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea = wake due to SOB and need to be upright for comfort
How deep does percussion penetrate?
5-7 cm
