Emergency In The Streets Ch13 Physical Examination

Front 1

aphasia --

Back 1

The impairment of language that affects the production or understanding of speech and the ability to read or write.

Front 2

ascites --

Back 2

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Front 3

auscultation --

Back 3

The method of listening to sounds within the body with a stethoscope.

Front 4

bruit --

Back 4

An abnormal “whoosh”-like sound of turbulent blood flow moving through a narrowed artery.

Front 5

crepitus --

Back 5

A grating sensation made when two pieces of broken bone are rubbed together or subcutaneous emphysema is palpated.Crackling, grating, or grinding that is often felt or heard when two ends of bone rub together.

Front 6

cyanosis --

Back 6

Blue or purple skin; indicates inadequate oxygen in the blood.

Front 7

delirium --

Back 7

An acute confessional state characterized by global impairment of thinking, perception, judgment, and memory.

Front 8

dementia --

Back 8

The slow onset of progressive disorientation, shortened attention span, and loss of cognitive function.

Front 9

dermatomes --

Back 9

Distinct areas of skin that correspond to specific spinal or cranial nerve levels where sensory nerves enter the CNS.

Front 10

ecchymosis --

Back 10

Localized bruising or blood collection within or under the skin.

Front 11

foramen magnum --

Back 11

A large opening at the base of the skull.

Front 12

Glasgow Coma Scale --

Back 12

Scoring system used to determine level of consciousness.

Front 13

guarding --

Back 13

Contraction of the abdominal muscles in patients.

Front 14

hernia --

Back 14

Protrusion of any organ through an opening into a body cavity where it does not belong.

Front 15

inspection --

Back 15

Looking at the patient, either in general or at a specific area (ie, a patient’s overall appearance from the doorway, versus looking specifically at the chest wall for abnormalities/deformities).

Front 16

Korotkoff sounds --

Back 16

Sounds related to blood pressure that are heard by stethoscope.

Front 17

kyphosis --

Back 17

Outward curve of the thoracic spine.

Front 18

lordosis --

Back 18

Inward curve of the lumbar spine just above the buttocks. An exaggerated form of lordosis results in the condition known as swayback.

Front 19

mottling --

Back 19

A blotchy pattern on the skin; a typical finding in states of severe protracted hypoperfusion and shock.

Front 20

murmur --

Back 20

An abnormal “whoosh”-like sound heard over the heart that indicates turbulent blood flow around a cardiac valve.

Front 21

occiput --

Back 21

The most posterior portion of the cranium.

Front 22

opthalmoscope --

Back 22

An instrument used to look into a patient’s eyes and view the retina and aqueous fluid; consists of a concave mirror and a battery-powered light that is usually contained in the handle.

Front 23

otoscope --

Back 23

A tool used to the ears of a patient; consists of a head and a handle. The head contains an electric light source and a low-power magnifying lens.

Front 24

pallor --

Back 24

Paleness.

Front 25

palpation --

Back 25

Physical touching for the purpose of obtaining information.

Front 26

parasthesias --

Back 26

Tingling or sensory change.

Front 27

pathologic fracture --

Back 27

A fracture that occurs in an area of abnormally weakened bone.

Front 28

percussion --

Back 28

Gently striking the surface of the body, typically overlying various body cavities to detect changes in the densities of the underlying structures.

Front 29

perfusion --

Back 29

The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells, organs, and tissues of the body. Also involves the removal of wastes.

Front 30

physical examination --

Back 30

The process by which quantifiable, objective information is obtained from a patient about his or her overall state of health.

Front 31

physiologic fracture --

Back 31

A fracture that occurs when abnormal forces are applied to normal bone structures.

Front 32

primitive reflexes --

Back 32

Reflex reactions such as Babinski, grasping, and sucking signs normally found in very young patients.

Front 33

pulse oximetry --

Back 33

An assestment tool that measures oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the capillary beds.

Front 34

rales --

Back 34

Rattling, bubbling, or crackling lung sounds.

Front 35

reflexes --

Back 35

Involuntary motor responses to specific sensory stimuli, such as a tap on the knee or stroking the eyelash.

Front 36

rhonchi --

Back 36

Lung sounds that resemble snoring.

Front 37

rubor --

Back 37

Redness; one of the classic signs of inflammation.

Front 38

rubs --

Back 38

Lung sound produced by a partial loss of intrapleural integrity, when an abnormal collection of fluid has accumulated between a portion of the visceral and parietal pleura, resulting in “pleuritic” pain and a perceived rub on auscultation.

Front 39

scoliosis --

Back 39

Sideways curvature of the spine.

Front 40

stridor --

Back 40

A harsh, high-pitched, crowing inspiratory sound, such as the sound often heard in acute laryngeal obstruction.

Front 41

tenting --

Back 41

A condition in which the skin slowly retracts after being pinched and pulled away slightly from the body; a sign of dehydration.

Front 42

turgor --

Back 42

Loss of elasticity in the skin.

Front 43

vasoconstriction --

Back 43

Narrowing of the diameter of a blood vessel.

Front 44

vasodilatation --

Back 44

Widening of a blood vessel.

Front 45

visual acuity (VA) --

Back 45

The ability or inability to see, and how well one can see.