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1
Q

Name the groups of lymph nodes examined in the head and neck

A
Submental 
Submandibular
Anterior triangle
Posterior triangle
Pre-auricular
Post-auricular
Occipital
Supraclavicular
2
Q

examintion of the hands may reveal

A
clubbing
cyanosisis
koilonychia and leukonychia
tar staining
bruising
thin skin
beta-agonist termor
CO2 retention/liver flap
3
Q

when checking the pulse, what else would you look for?

A

check nature of pulse: volume, rate, rhythm

respiratory rate

4
Q

tar staining could be indicative of what social aspect?

A

smoking - offer cesation

5
Q

thin skin and bruising could result from steriod use, true or false?

A

true

6
Q

what do you check the face for on examination?

A

Cyanosis
Plethoric
Pallor
Pursed lips

7
Q

what is the JVP?

A

Jugular Venous Pressure - only venous pulse in the body. can make more visible by firmly pressing on the liver

8
Q

known causes of clubbing include?

A

Celiac disease.
Cirrhosis of the liver and other liver diseases.
Dysentery.
Graves disease.
Overactive thyroid gland.
Other types of cancer, including liver, gastrointestinal, Hodgkin lymphoma

9
Q

what is leukonychia?

A

milk spots on nail - often causes by injury

10
Q

what is koilonychia?

A

spooning of nails - could be sign of anaemia