Abdomen
Abdominal quadrant that contains the appendix
What is the RLQ?
The grating/popping/grinding sound when a joint is bent and straightened.
What is crepitus?
These include the Biceps, Triceps, Patellar, Brachioradialis and the Achilles; Thor’s hammer could be useful here.
What are the Deep Tendon Reflexes?
Whisper Test
What is Vestibulocochlear/Acoustic?
Trochlear Nerve
What is Motor?
Anterior abdominal wall is concave.
What is scaphoid?
Pulling the toes up towards the nose during examination of the lower extremities.
What is dorsiflexion?
This is easiest mnemonic to help the nurse to quickly determine if their patient is currently experiencing a stroke.
What is FAST?
Puff out cheeks
What is Facial?
What is Sensory?
The elderly are at an increased risk to developing this GI dysfunction.
What is Constipation?
Spinal deformity when the shoulders are not level, asymmetric waistline, and prominent scapula.
What is suspected scoliosis?
This assessment tool helps the care provider to determine a patient’s LOC by evaluating Eye Opening, Verbal Response, and Motor Response.
What is the Gloscow Coma Scale?
CN XII
What is Hypoglossal?
Vagus Nerve
What is Both?
Client should lie supine with arms at sides and knees bent.
What is the best position for an abdominal exam?
Decreased muscle tone
What is Hypotonia?
Lobe of the brain that controls taste, temperature (this is the part that distinguishes between hot/cold) and touch.
What is the parietal lobe?
Light touch sensation to face
Trigeminal
Hypoglossal Nerve
What is Motor?
Loud and more intense than expected; rushing sounds or tinkling heard about every 3 seconds.
What are hyperactive bowel sounds?
The most accurate test for osteoporosis.
What is a DEXA scan?
This is a rare neurological disorder in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system and has nothing to do with ballet.
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
Swallowing/ gag reflex
What is Glossopharyngeal or Vagus?
Olfactory Nerve
What is Sensory?