Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat

Question 1

Adenopathy

Answer 1

Swelling or enlargement of glands

Question 2

Aura

Answer 2

sensation at the onset of a neuro condition ; migraine- epileptic seizure

Question 3

coma

Answer 3

state of profound unconsciousness; person cannot be aroused

Question 4

concussion

Answer 4

traumatic brain injury; effects brain function

Question 5

Goiter

Answer 5

swelling of the neck related to enlargement of thyroid

Question 6

Pharynx

Answer 6

part of throat behind the mouth & nasal cavity. above trachea and esophagus

Question 7

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Answer 7

Blow to the head or a piercing head injury that interferes w/ brain function

Question 8

Lymphadenopathy

Answer 8

swollen lymph nodes r/t infection, illness, stress

Question 9

Accomodation

Answer 9

ability of eye to change its focus

Question 10

amblyopia

Answer 10

lazy eye, reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life

Question 11

anisocoria

Answer 11

unequal pupil size

Question 12

Confrontation

Answer 12

assess visual fields

Question 13

conjunctiva

Answer 13

mucous membrane covers the front of the eye and lines the inside if the eyelids

Question 14

consensual reaction

Answer 14

contraction of the pupil opposite the one the light is shined in

Question 15

convergence

Answer 15

simultaneous inward movement of both eyes towards each other

Question 16

diplopia

Answer 16

double vision

Question 17

dysconjuguate

Answer 17

rotation of eyes in opposite directions

Question 18

exophthalmos

Answer 18

eyeballs protrude forward

Question 19

lacrimal gland

Answer 19

tear gland

Question 20

Nystagmus

Answer 20

uncontrolled repetitive movement of the eye

Question 21

ptosis

Answer 21

drooping of upper eyelid

Question 22

sclera

Answer 22

white outer layer of eye

Question 23

snellen test

Answer 23

test for visual acuity

Question 24

strabismus

Answer 24

misalignment of eyes (cross eyed)

Question 25

visual acuity

Answer 25

ability of eye to perceive the shape of objects in direct line of sight

Question 26

visual field

Answer 26

entire area seen by eye when looking central

Question 27

aphasia

Answer 27

loss of expression of speech, writing, or signs. lacks comprehension of spoken/written language

Question 28

Dysarthria

Answer 28

difficulty in speech due to weakness of speech muscles

Question 29

Gingivitis

Answer 29

mild gum disease. irritation, redness, swelling at the gums

Question 30

epistaxis

Answer 30

bleeding from nostril

Question 31

hemoptysis

Answer 31

coughing up blood

Question 32

nasal septum

Answer 32

wall between nasal passages

Question 33

otalgia

Answer 33

ear pain

Question 34

presbycusis

Answer 34

age related hearing loss

Question 35

rhinorrhea

Answer 35

drainage from nose

Question 36

tinnitus

Answer 36

perceived sound w/o stimulus

Question 37

seizure

Answer 37

sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in brain, can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, consciousness

Question 38

spasticity

Answer 38

resistance to stretching, increase rigidity to muscles

Question 39

stereognosis

Answer 39

ability to recognize objects by feeling form, size, weight, w/ eyes closed

Question 40

syncope

Answer 40

temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in BP

Question 41

vertigo

Answer 41

sensation of imbalance