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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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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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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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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
Clear to Auscultation Bilaterally
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Organs Used during Normal Respiratory Function Vs. Organs Used during Respiratory Dysfunction/High Metablic O2 Demand
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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TTP
Tender to Palpate; an abdominal PE terminology
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Murphy's Sign
Indicates inflammation of the gallbladder
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McBurney's Point Tenderness
Indicates appendicitis
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Hemorrhoids
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause bleeding
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Adnexal
Ovaries-related
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Indwelling Catheter
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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Indwelling
Inside the body
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Urinary Retention
Inability to urinate
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Inguinal Hernia
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
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
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
A region of soft tissue where capillaries have ruptured and damage has been sustained due to trauma
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FROM
Full ROM
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CSMT
Circulatory, Sensory, Motor, Tendon; a PE finding of musculo-skeletal system
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of the Walls of a vein
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Homan's Sign
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.
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Abnormal Skin Colors
Jaundice Cyanotic Pallor
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What are different types of rashes
1. Urticaria 2. Petechiae 3. Purpura
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Hives
Urticaria
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Induration
Cellulitis
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Fluctuance
Abscess
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Warmth
Calor
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Pus-like
Purulent
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Lymphangitis
Spreading infection of the skin
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Speech Abnormalities Found in a Nonfocal Neuro-Exam
1. Aphasia | 2. Dysarthria
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Dysarthria
Inability to verbalize/express thoughts--associated with stroke
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A&Ox3
Alert & Orientedx3
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Pronator Drift
Inability to hold an arm against the force of gravity; it is a neurological finding associated with motor weakness
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Hypoesthesia
Decreased sensation/neurological finding
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Numbness
Absent Sensation
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Grip Strengths
An UE strength test done during a neurological PE
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Ptosis
Drooping of an eyelid
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Abnormal Gait Assessments
Ataxic- lack of coordination | Antalgic- lack of balance; tendency to stand on one foot due to shortness of the other foot
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Dysmetria
Abnormal finger to nose, heel to shin
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Romberg Positive
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
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Dysdiodachokinesia
Tests for rapid alternative movements; a neurological PE
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RAM
Rapid Alternative Movement
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Hypomanic
Inappropriately happy/energetic; poor eye contact
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Battle's Sign
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
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.
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Rectal Laxity
Decreased Rectal Tone
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GCS
Glassgow Coma Scale (a neurological abnormality)
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Mottled Face
Skin marked with smears of color
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ETT
Endotracheal Tube
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Airway Patency
Open, unobstructed airways
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Coding
Slang term referring to cardiopulmonary arrest; require immediate transfer to a location where resuscitation can be done
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Fontanel
Flatness of head in an infant; not sunken in or bulging out
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MMM
Moist Mucous Membrane
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Postictal
An altered state of consciousness following a seizure attack characterized by confusion, headache, drowsiness, nausea, and HTN
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Nasal Flaring
Widening of the nostrils during breathing; is indicative of difficulty breathing
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Pleural Effusion
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity that makes breathing difficult by limiting lung expansion
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PTX
Pneumothorax; a codition where the pleural cavity fills with excessive air, leading to collapsed lungs
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HSM
Hepato-Spelnomegaly
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SAH
Subarachnoid Hermorrhage; bleeding into the space b/w pia matter and arachnoid membrane

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