Lower Limb Lecture Flashcards
When are bounding pulses usually seen?
Fever Aortic insufficiency Complete heart block Thyrotoxicosis Systolic hypertension
What is abnormal cap refill usually due to
vasospasm
structural changes to alrge vessels
How to tell if it’s pitting edmea
press firmly with your tumb for at least 5 seconds over area of max swelling, in indentation remains for over 5 seconds it’s considered pitting edema
Systemic diseases causing pitting can be due to
protein rich exudate
Systemic disease causing non-pitting can be due to
lack of protein in exudate
1+ pitting
2mm
2+ pitting
4mm
3+ pitting
6mm
4+pitting
8mm
non-palpable lesions
macule
patch
Which is larger, a macule or a patch?
patch
palpable, solid lesions
papule
nodule
tumor
plaque
clear, fluid filled lesion
vesicle
bulla
cloudy, pus filled lesion
pustule
abscess
secondary lesions
erosion, crust, scale, fissure, ulcer, lichenification, atrophy, exociration, scar, keloid
Things that can cause thick, dystrophic toenails
Trauma Onychmycosis Eczema Circulatory problems Lichen planus Yellow nail syndrome Psoriasis Tumor
What can cause dry skin
not enough sweat glands
tinea pedis
psoriasis
eczemia
What 3 systems are evaluated of peripheral nerves
motor
sensory
autonomic function
Spinothalamic tract problem
sharp, dull pain
temperature
pt complains of burning or cramping
Posterior column problem
position
vibration
fine touch
pt complains of pins and needles or electric shock
Touch simuli problem indicates
small fiver disease
Normal touch siuli
7/10 areas
Sharp stimuli problem indicates
small fiber disease
Temperature problem indicates
small fiber disease
