Neuro Test
Modifiable/Nonmodifiable Risk factors for CVA
hypertension, DM, Smoking, Alcohol, Inactivity/obesity, Stress/Depression, Unhealthy Diet, age, Race/Ethnicity, and Personal/Family history
Left Adrenal Gland, Left Kidney, Left Uter, Pancreas (body and tail), Spleen, Splenic Flexure of Colon< Stomach and Transverse Descending Colon
Ganglion
Nontender round enlarged, swollen, fluid filled cyst; commonly seen a the dorsum of wrist
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Fruity odor to the breath
Rhinorrhea
thin, watery, clear, nasal drainage
Romberg Test
Swaying and movement of the feet to prevent falls
Peptic Ulcers
3 types: Gastric, Duodenal, and Stress
Common Risk Factors: Stress, H. Pylori, Alcohol, Smoking, and NSAIDS
Treatments: H2 Blockers and PPJ, Antibiotics for H. Pylori, and No NSAIDS
Bulge Test
Bulge of fluid appears on medial side of knee, with a small amount of joint effusion
Leukoplakia
thick white patches of cells in mouth
Lasegue Test
If pain there is pain, could be a herniated disk
Graphesthesia Test
inability to correctly id the object, the area touch, id the number written on the palm
Murphy Signs
Pain elicited when pressure is applied under the liver border at the right costal margin and client inhales deeply (Gallbladder)
Ankylosing spondylitis
Chronic inflammatory disease that primary affects the spine; causes stiffness, pain, and fusion of the vertebrae
Odynophagia
painful Swallowing
Fluid wave test
movement of fluid against the resting hand, suggest large amount of fluid are present
Brudzinski Sign
Rebound Tenderness Test
Has rebound tenderness when the client perceives sharp, stabbing pain as the examiner release pressure from the abdomen(appendicitis)
Phalen Test
Pt feeling tingling numbness, burning, or pain within the minute; carpel tunnel syndrome is suspected
Aphthous Stomatitis
Canker sore
Decorticate
Arms, wrist, and fingers flexed, arms abducted, lower extremities extended-internally rotated- with plantar flexion of the feet
Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Abducens
Eyelids: Ptosis (drooping eyelids) is seen with weak eye muscles
Movements: Nystagmus (rhythmic oscillations of eyes) limited eye movements
Response to light: Dilated Pupil (6-7 mm), Constricted, fixed, unresponsive to light
Blumberg Sign
Abdomen pain or tenderness experienced when examiner tests for rebound tenderness
Ballottement Test
Fluid wave or clicking palpated with large amount of joint effusion. May present with meniscal teat
Burtone Line
whitish/grey line, curd-like line along the gum line; seen in lead poisoning
Decerebrate
Arms extended-adducted-internally rotated and wrist pronated- with fingers flexed, back hyperextended, teeth clinched, legs extended with plantar flexion