MNTS
Halitosis
Bad breath
Epistaxis
Nose bleeds
RUQ
Ascending/Transverse Colon, Duodenum. Gallbladder, Hepatic flexure of colon, liver, pancreas, pylorus, right adrenal glad, kidney, right ureter
RLQ
Appendix, Ascending colon, Cecum, kidney (lower pole), ovary and tube, ureter, and spermatic cord
Gingivitis
red, swollen gums that bleed easily
Bruxism
Grinding teeth
Feces odor of breath
Small bowel obstruction
Rovsing Sign
pain in the RLQ during the pressing in the LLQ
Stress Ulcers
Physiological Stress Shock, Cushing's Ulcer, CUrling Ulcer. Prolong period of physical stress
Sulfur odor of breath
End stage liver disease
Polyps
Small, pale, round, firm overgrowths or masses on mucosa
Caries
tooth decay; may appear as brown dots or cover more extensive area of chewing surfaces
Shifting Dullness Test
Ascites is present and client is supine the fluid assumes a dependent position and produces a dull percussion tone around the flanks
weight loss, HCL normal or hyposecretion, Pain 1/2 to 1 hours after meals, Vomiting, eating may increase pain, age 55-70, can become chronic
Murphy Sign
Pain elicited when pressure is applied under the liver border at right costal margin and client inhale
3+
Tonsils touch the Uvula
Periodontitis
Recession of the gum accompanied by tooth loss
Obturator Sign
Pain the RLQ indicated irritation of the muscle due to appendicitis
Psoas Sign
pain the RLQ associated with irritation pf the iliopsoas muscle due to appendicitis
Blumberg Sign
Abdomen pain or tenderness experienced when examiner test for rebound tenderness
Koplik Spots
tiny white spots that lie over reddened mucosa
4+
tonsils touched each other
RUQ Pain/Tenderness
Accentuated sharp pain that causes the client to hold their breath; associated with acute cholecystitis
Hypersensitivity test
pain or an exaggerated sensation felt in the RLQ
LLQ
kidney, ovary and tube, ureter, spermatic cord, and descending and sigmoid colon