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16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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axillary
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armpit
-medical ex.- can be used to take temperature |
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buccal
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cheek
- cheek buccal region for central cyanosis |
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carpal
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wrist
- carpal tunnel syndrome |
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cervical
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neck
- cervical collar needed for neck injuries |
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digital
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fingers
- place digital oxygen sensors |
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femoral
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upper inner thigh
- femoral pulse indicates adequate circulation to legs |
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gluteal
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buttocks
- the buttock is an injection site |
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lumbar
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lower back
- lumbar pain often occurs on long car trips |
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nasal
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nose
-medication can be given by nasal spray |
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oral
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mouth
- oral route is most common route for medications |
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orbital
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eye area
- orbital injury can cause damage to sight |
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patellar
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knee
- patellar injuries are very common in sports |
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pedal
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foot
-people with heart prob may have pedal edema |
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plantar
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sole of foot
- plantar warts can be painful |
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pubic
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genital region
- is often checked for pubic lice |
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thoracic
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chest
- is used to listen to heart and lung sound |
