What abnormality presents with a loose lid that "rolls inward" giving foreign body sensation?
What is entropion?
100
Opacity of the lens accompanied by blurred vision indicates a:
What is cataract?
100
To examine an adult's ear, which way should you position the pinna?
What is up and back?
100
Discharge from the nose is termed ________ while nosebleeds are termed ________
What are rhinorrhea and epitaxis?
100
How far should an older adult be able to walk in 6 minutes?
What is 300 meters?
200
The medical term for stye, due to infection is:
What is hordeolum?
200
Anisocoria is:
What is unequal pupil size?
200
What way should you position the pinna of a child for an ear exam?
What is back and down?
200
Some medications can cause _______ also known as dry mouth syndrome?
What is xerostomia?
200
Where would you listen for the sounds of the lower lobes?
What is the anterior 6th rib, and the posterior T3-T10?
300
What is the difference between a hordeolum and a chalazion?
What is a chalazion is not superficially located while a hordeolum is?
300
What is the nursing term for earaches?
What is otalgia?
300
What are the three things to look for when inspecting the tympanic membrane?
What are pearly gray color, reflection of the cone of light, membrane integrity?
300
True or false: when examining infants and children you should perform any intrusive exams first.
What is false?
300
What condition presents with periods of apnea as well as variable tidal volume and respiratory rate?
What is Cheyne-Stokes?
400
"Pinkeye" is the colloquial term for ____________ and is characterized by ___________ redness.
What is conjunctivitis and peripheral?
400
Hearing loss is also known as:
What is presbycusis?
400
What is another name for swimmer's ear, an outer ear infection?
What is otitis externa?
400
A congenital deformity of the lip is:
What is cleft lip?
400
What condition results in collapse or closure of the lung (alveoli) due to reduced gas exchange, and what sound do you hear in patients with said condition?
What is atelectasis which sounds like wet fingers pulling apart?
500
A red patch on the sclera can be called a ___________.
What is sub-conjunctival hemorrhage?
500
Ringing or buzzing in the ears is known as:
What is tinnitus?
500
What can be inserted in the ear to allow drainage of fluid?
What are tympanostomy tubes?
500
Inflammation of the tonsils and and pharynx are called ______ and _______ respectively.
What are tonsillitis and pharyngitis?
500
Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate above how many breaths per minute?