Final demonstration testing Flashcards
(115 cards)
Demonstrate EOM testing
6 cardinal fields are tested
What does EOM testing test for?
Nystagmus and CN 3,4,6
Describe nystagmus
motion of the eyes during EOMs related to the function of the vestibular brach of the acoustic nerve
What sinuses can you transilluminate?
maxillary and frontal
What do you look for when you transilluminate the sinuses?
symmetrical red glow
What does transillumination of the sinuses help diagnose?
sinusitus
How would you test the trigeminal nerve?
motor: clench teeth; sensory; forehead and cheek or corneal reflex
Demonstrate a thyroid exam
anterior or posterior position with swallow as well as visual inspection
What should the thyroid feel like?
smooth, passing fingers with swallow, no lumps
If thyroid exam is abnormal, what other testing could you do?
TSH, ultrasound
Where do you palpate the anterior cervical and submental lymph nodes?
anterior sternocleidomastoid and anterior jaw/chin
What does swollen lymph nodes indicate?
inflammation or infection
What findings regarding lymph nodes is of most concern?
painless, hard, immobile
HOw do you test for TMJ?
palpation of the jaw with opening and closing mouth
What constitutes a positive test for TMJ?
clicking, locking, crepitus
What symptoms can TMJ cause?
Ear pain, often worse in the morning
Demonstrate auscultation of the heart
Five positions in proper order: aortic, pulmonic, 2nd pulmonic, tricuspid, mitral
When might you check heart tones in the left lateral position?
When extra heart sounds are heard
When are you most likely to hear a normal split S2?
During inspiration
Demonstrate bronchophony
patient is to verbalize when auscultating lung fields: include anterior and posterior auscultation of upper and lower lungs
Auscultate for aortic aneurysm
2 inches above the umbilicus, midline with the bell
What do you listen for when auscultating for aortic aneurysm?
bruit, turbulence, whooshing sound
What other physical findings might a person with AAA have?
unequal pulses in the lower extremities
Demonstrate Murphy’s sign
patient asked to take a breath during palpation of RUQ