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8 Cards in this Set
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kyphosis
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increase in convex curvature of thoracic spine
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lordosis
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exaggeration of lumbar curvature/convexity
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scoliosis
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lateral curvature
*check shoulder height, scapula, iliac crests, gluteal folds - all should be equal bilateral |
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Mental Status Exam (MSE)
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ABCT
A - Appearance - posture, position, dress, movement, hygiene B - Behavior - LOC, expression, mood and affect, speech C - Cognition - orientation, attention span, memory, word recall T - Thought Processes - content, perception, suicide assessment and suicide warning signs |
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Romburg
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feet tegether, eyes closed, arms at sides **pay attention to safety**
approx. 20 sec. w/o significant swaying or loss of balance - "negative" (normal) |
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graphesthesia
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ability to identify a written item in palm of hand
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stereognosis
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ability to identify a familiar object in palm of hand
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Grading of Reflexes
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0 = absent
1+ = diminished, weak 2+ = normal 3+ = mildly increased 4+ = markedly hyperactive |
