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Lesson 8 Flashcards

1
Q

Common or concerning symptoms of the head and neck

A

Headache
Head injury
Head and neck surgery
Traumatic brain injury

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2
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It is critical in determining focus of the physical examination

A

Health history

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3
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Used to ask follow-up questions in order to obtain a full descriptiom of condition

A

OLD CART mnemonic

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4
Q

Note for the scaliness, lymph node, nevi or other lesions

A

The Scalp

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5
Q

Notr for facial expressions and contours

A

The Face

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6
Q

Note its quantity, distribution, texture, and pattern of loss

A

The Hair

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7
Q

Note for any deformities, depressions, lumps, or tenderness

A

The Skull

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8
Q

Note for its colour, pigmentation, texture, thickness, hair distribution, and any lesion

A

The Neck

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9
Q

Note for asymmetry, involuntary movements, edema, and massess

A

The Face

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10
Q

In front of the ear

A

Preauricular

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11
Q

Superficial to the mastoid process

A

Posterior Auricular

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12
Q

At the base of the skull posteriorly

A

Occipital

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13
Q

At the angle of mandible

A

Tonsillar

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14
Q

Midway between the angle and the tip of mandible

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Submandibular

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15
Q

In the midline, a few cm behind the tip of mandible

A

Submental

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16
Q

Superficial to the sternocleidomastoid

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Superficial Cervical

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17
Q

Along the anterior edge of trapezius

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Posterior Cervical

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18
Q

Deep to the sternocleidomastoid

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Deep Cervical Chain

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19
Q

Deep in the angle formed by the clavicle and the sternocleidomastoid

A

Supraclavicular

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20
Q

Sudden increase in intraocular pressure

A

Acute Glaucoma

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20
Q

Sudden increase in intraocular pressure

A

Acute Glaucoma

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21
Q

Mucusal inflammation of paranasal sinuses

A

Headache from Sinusitis

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22
Q

Viral or bacterial infection of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord

A

Meningitis

23
Q

Vascular compression of CN V

A

Trigeminal Neuralgia

24
Q

Sensory organ of vision

A

Eye

25
Q

The eye has critical components including the ________

A

Cranial nerves

26
Q

Double vision

A

Diplopia

27
Q

3 visual acuity test

A

Snellen Chart
Near Test
Peripheral

28
Q

It is evaluated using visual acuity test

A

Eyesight

29
Q

To test the visual acuity of central vision and the patient’s ability to see at a distance

A

Snellen Chart

30
Q

A special hand held card held 12 inches away from the eyes

A

Near Test

31
Q

How many feet in the snellen eye chart from the wall chart

A

20 ft

32
Q

The distance of the patient from the chart and this number should always be 20 unless the patient moved closer for the testing

A

Numerator

33
Q

It is expressed jn two numbers

A

Visual acuity

34
Q

The distance at which a normal eye can read the line of letters

A

Denominator (bottom)

35
Q

Used for testing children’s vision or people who are unable to read

A

E-Chart

36
Q

It is similar to the Snellen Chart as there are rows with the letter E facing different positions

A

E-Chart

37
Q

This test identifies the need of reading glasses or bifocals

A

Near Test

38
Q

This card contains paragraphs and the prints gradually get smaller

A

Near Test

39
Q

The patient is asked to read the smallest paragraphs as possible

A

Near Test

40
Q

Normal vision in Near Test

A

14/14

41
Q

Tested to assess peripheral vision

A

Visual Fields

42
Q

A comparison between the patient and nurse, provided by the nurse has intact peripheral vision, to determine the areas of deficit

A

Confrontation

43
Q

Inspect their quantity and distribution and any scaliness

A

Eyebrows

44
Q

Note for colour and vascular patter against the white scleral background

A

Conjunctiva and Sclera

45
Q

In dim light, inspect the size, shape, and symmetry of it

A

Pupil

46
Q

Open area between the upper and lower eyelids

A

Palpebral fissures

47
Q

Inspect the opacities

A

Cornea and lens

48
Q

This helps identify the cause of excessive tearing

A

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

49
Q

Look for excessive tearing, dryness, or crusting

A

Lacrimal Apparatus

50
Q

Note for crescentic shadow on the medial side of the _____

A

Iris

51
Q

A fine oscillation in the eyes

A

Nystagmus

52
Q

How many are used in the extraocular movements

A

6

53
Q

Delayed downward movement of the upper lid

A

Lid lag

54
Q

The nurse would examine the patient’s eye without dilating the pupils

A

Opthalmoscopic Examination

55
Q

The opthalmologist use this to dilate the pupils

A

Mydriatic drops

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