MS Vocab
To move a limb toward midline
What is adduction?
Weakening of bones to increased resorption, typically encountered in older adults
What is osteoporosis?
What is cerebellum?
PERRLA
What is pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation?
Sinus cavities located in the cheek area next to the nose.
What is maxillary sinuses?
What is ankylosis?
This pregnancy related change can lead to a change in gait
What is lordosis?
Ask the patient to turn their hands so their palms face upwards and then quickly return them to a downward position and repeat. Instruct the patient to alternate this movement at a fast pace.
What are rapid alternating movements?
What is preauricular?
Individuals experiencing this life event may experience increased nasal stuffiness and nosebleeds?
What is pregnancy?
To move a limb away from midline
What is abduction?
Phalen's test and Tinel's sign evaluate for this condition.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Stand upright with eyes closed and don't sway
Positive results of this test can indicate kidney inflammation
What is CVA (costovertebral angle) tenderness?
Difficulty swallowing
What is dysphagia?
Shortening of a muscle, leads to decreased ROM in the affected extremity
What is contracture?
Bony overgrowths that occur in the distal interphalangeal joint (joint closest to tip of finger)
What is herbeden's nodes?
Patient closes eyes. Nurse moves patient's finger in different directions. Patient identifies motions of finger.
What is kinesthesia?
"I am going to write a letter on the palm of your hand. Please identify the letter I am writing."
What is graphesthesia?
Tonsils that are touching the uvula.
What are 3+ tonsils?
Swelling of the tissues in or around a joint due to excess joint fluid
What is effusion?
What is osteoarthritis?
Nurse says "I am going to place an object in your hand, using just the sense of touch (eyes are closed) I want you to identify the object."
What is stereognosis?
If a patient is positive for this test/sign they can be experiencing gallbladder inflammation.
What is inspiratory arrest (Murphy's sign)?
Infection that causes patchy, white discoloration to the buccal mucosa and/or tongue, commonly occurs in immunosuppressed individuals.
What is candidiasis/thrush (yeast) infection?