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PE Vocab Flashcards

1
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EOMI

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Extra-ocular muscle intact

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Lymphadenopathy

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The disease of lymph nodes in which the size and number of lymph nodes are abnormal

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Gallop

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an abnormal condition where a third and fourth sound are heard in the heart

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Cachexia

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weakness or wasting of the body due to chronic physical illness

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Obtunded

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Having diminished arousal & awareness

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AT/NC

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Atraumatic/Normocephalic

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Angioedema

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Rapid swelling and edema under the skin or mucosa

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Anisocoria

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Unequal pupils

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Anicteria

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Sclera not accompanied by jaundice

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Scleral Icterus

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Scleral yellowing; accompanied by jaundice (indicative of liver failure0

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Cerumen

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Earwax

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Hematoma

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Bleeding

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Boggy Turbinates

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Swollen inner nose

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DMM

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Dry Mucous Membrane

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Dental Caries

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AKA cavities; permanently damaged areas in the teeth where tiny holes have developed

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16
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Edentulous

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Lacking teeth

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Sleep Apnea

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Condition where breathing is paused during sleep

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Tonsil Hypertrophy

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Enlargement of the tonsils that can cause sleep apnea, loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing food, change in voice & difficulty breathing

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Halitosis

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Bad Breath

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20
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Peritonsillar abscess

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Bacterial infection resulting from untreated strep throat or tonsillitis that involves formation of pus-like pockets near the tonsils.

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PTA

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Peritonia Abscess

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Carotid Bruit

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Hearing the systolic sound over the carotid artery

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Extrasystoles

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Extra beats

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24
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5 types of distal pulses

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  1. Carotid
  2. Radial
  3. Femoral
  4. PT - Posterior tibialis (behind the medial maleolus (bump on the inner side)
  5. DP - Dorsalis Pedis (on top of the foot)
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CTAB

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Clear to Auscultation Bilaterally

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26
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Organs Used during Normal Respiratory Function
Vs.
Organs Used during Respiratory Dysfunction/High Metablic O2 Demand

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During normal respiratory function, diaphragm and intercostal tissues are used where as during respitory dysfunction like asthma attacks, accessory organs are used

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27
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TTP

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Tender to Palpate; an abdominal PE terminology

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28
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Murphy’s Sign

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Indicates inflammation of the gallbladder

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McBurney’s Point Tenderness

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Indicates appendicitis

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30
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Hemorrhoids

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Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause bleeding

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31
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Adnexal

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Ovaries-related

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32
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Indwelling Catheter

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a catheter inside the body that drains urine from bladder into a bag placed outside the body; could be used in cases of urinary incontinence or urinary retention

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33
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Indwelling

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Inside the body

34
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Urinary Retention

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Inability to urinate

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Inguinal Hernia

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Protrusion of small intestine content into the inguinal canal in the scrotum area; causes pain and discomfort specially with exercise, movement, and coughing.

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Bimanual Exam

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Examination of the cervix and vagina with the index finger to test for bleeding and abnormality in size, texture

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Speculum Exam

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Cervical and vaginal examination done during labor using a speculum to look for amniotic fluid that may have spilled into the vault due to premature rupture of the amniotic sac

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Contusion

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A region of soft tissue where capillaries have ruptured and damage has been sustained due to trauma

39
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FROM

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Full ROM

40
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CSMT

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Circulatory, Sensory, Motor, Tendon; a PE finding of musculo-skeletal system

41
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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of the Walls of a vein

42
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Homan’s Sign

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An indication of incipient or established thrombosis in the leg veins in which slight pain occurs at the back of the knee or calf when, with the knee bent, the ankle is slowly and gently dorsiflexed.

43
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Abnormal Skin Colors

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Jaundice
Cyanotic
Pallor

44
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What are different types of rashes

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  1. Urticaria
  2. Petechiae
  3. Purpura
45
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Hives

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Urticaria

46
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Induration

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Cellulitis

47
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Fluctuance

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Abscess

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Warmth

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Calor

49
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Pus-like

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Purulent

50
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Lymphangitis

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Spreading infection of the skin

51
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Speech Abnormalities Found in a Nonfocal Neuro-Exam

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  1. Aphasia

2. Dysarthria

52
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Dysarthria

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Inability to verbalize/express thoughts–associated with stroke

53
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A&Ox3

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Alert & Orientedx3

54
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Pronator Drift

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Inability to hold an arm against the force of gravity; it is a neurological finding associated with motor weakness

55
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Hypoesthesia

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Decreased sensation/neurological finding

56
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Numbness

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Absent Sensation

57
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Grip Strengths

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An UE strength test done during a neurological PE

58
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Ptosis

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Drooping of an eyelid

59
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Abnormal Gait Assessments

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Ataxic- lack of coordination

Antalgic- lack of balance; tendency to stand on one foot due to shortness of the other foot

60
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Dysmetria

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Abnormal finger to nose, heel to shin

61
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Romberg Positive

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Neurological PE that looks for loss of balance/excessive swinging with eyes open and closed with the pt standing upright with feet together; tests for proprioceptors

62
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Dysdiodachokinesia

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Tests for rapid alternative movements; a neurological PE

63
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RAM

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Rapid Alternative Movement

64
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Hypomanic

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Inappropriately happy/energetic; poor eye contact

65
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Battle’s Sign

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Ecchymosis of the mastoid (area behind the ear) indicative of skull fracture and underlying brain trauma)

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Crepitus of the Respiratory S

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the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.

67
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Rectal Laxity

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Decreased Rectal Tone

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GCS

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Glassgow Coma Scale (a neurological abnormality)

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Mottled Face

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Skin marked with smears of color

70
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ETT

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Endotracheal Tube

71
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Airway Patency

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Open, unobstructed airways

72
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Coding

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Slang term referring to cardiopulmonary arrest; require immediate transfer to a location where resuscitation can be done

73
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Fontanel

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Flatness of head in an infant; not sunken in or bulging out

74
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MMM

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Moist Mucous Membrane

75
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Postictal

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An altered state of consciousness following a seizure attack characterized by confusion, headache, drowsiness, nausea, and HTN

76
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Nasal Flaring

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Widening of the nostrils during breathing; is indicative of difficulty breathing

77
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Pleural Effusion

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Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity that makes breathing difficult by limiting lung expansion

78
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PTX

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Pneumothorax; a codition where the pleural cavity fills with excessive air, leading to collapsed lungs

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HSM

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Hepato-Spelnomegaly

80
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SAH

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Subarachnoid Hermorrhage; bleeding into the space b/w pia matter and arachnoid membrane

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