Musculoskeletal
What is the term for where two or more bones come together?
What is a joint?
This part of the brain controls autonomic functions.
What is the brainstem?
Also known as stretch marks, these are present in liver failure and pregnancy.
What is striae?
Loss of appetite
Anorexia
word salad
This is an increase in muscle tone also called rigidity or spasticity.
What is hypertonia?
What is obtunded?
This type of abdominal pain is a type of somatic pain related to inflammation of the parietal peritoneum lining the abdominal and pelvic walls.
What is parietal pain?
Trouble swallowing
dysphagia
blockage of blood vessels in brain; accounts for 80% of all strokes
ischemic stroke
The knees tilt inward while the ankles remain spaced apart. Also called "knock knees".
What is genu valgum?
This is the term for a patient who cannot speak or speak meaningfully.
What is expressive aphasia?
Muscles will remain firmly contracted even when the abdomen is not being touched.
What is rigidity?
Inflammation of the gallbladder
"cracking" or "popping" sound or sensation
crepitus
What tests should be used to test for hip dysplasia in infants?
Barlow and Ortolani tests
When completing the GCS, a patient does this kind of posturing when they flex their upper extremities towards the core.
What is decorticate posturing?
What is the expected urine output per hour?
What is 30 ml?
Very tired; slow mental processes; wakens with louder voice or gentle shaking
lethargic
condition of muscular weakness; may still have some motor function
paresis
This is known as a stretched/torn ligament.
What is a sprain?
Rhythmic movement of the foot between dorsiflexion and plantar flexion is known as this.
What is ankle clonus?
A major complication of a gi bleed is this. It is a life-threatening condition caused by severe blood or fluid loss. Early signs include restlessness, tachycardia, and tachypnea.
What is hypovolemic shock?
Sleepy/drowsy but easily awakened with normal voice or light touch
numbness/tingling sensation
paresthesia