Eyes
This test measures distance visual acuity
What is the Snellen chart
These coarse hairs help filter large particles from inhaled air.
What are vibrissae? (cilia)
This is the primary muscle of respiration
What is the diaphragm?
This landmark is the normal location of the apical pulse
What is the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line?
This condition causes one eye to turn inward or outward due to poor eye alignment.
What is strabismus?
This area of the nasal septum is the most common site of nosebleeds.
What is Kiesselbach's plexus?
High-pitched musical sounds heard mainly during expiration are called this.
What are wheezes?
This heart sound is produced by closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves.
What is S1 ("Lub")?
Seeing two images of one object is called this
What is diplopia?
These structures increase surface area to warm and humidify inspired air.
What are the turbinates?
This abnormal sound is a medical emergency because it indicates upper airway obstruction.
What is stridor?
This heart valve disorder commonly occurs in older adults because of calcification.
What is aortic stenosis?
The lacrimal gland purpose of the eye
What is
Which sinus is most commonly infected?
What is the maxillary sinus?
This is the protective envelope between the lungs and chest wall
What is the pleura
This condition causes visible neck vein distention due to increased right-sided heart pressure.
What is jugular vein distention (JVD)?
List the cranial nerves used in extraocular movement
What is
These lifestyle choices increase the risk of oral cancer
What is Tobacco use, Alcohol use, Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
This respiratory pattern gradually increases and decreases in depth before a period of apnea
What is Cheyne-Stokes respiration?
Blood backs up into the lungs when this side of the heart fails.
What is the left side of the heart (left ventricular failure)?