Medical Terminology and Assessments Quiz

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What does A&O x4 stand for?

Alert and oriented to time (correct)

Alert and oriented to event (correct)

Alert and oriented to person (correct)

Alert and oriented to place (correct)

What does EOM stand for?

Extraocular movement

What does PERRLA stand for?

Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

What does S1 represent in heart sounds?

Closure of AV valves Signup and view all the answers

What does S2 signify?

Closure of aortic and pulmonic valves Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal capillary refill time?

Less than 3 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What does MAE stand for?

Moves all extremities Signup and view all the answers

What is tenting in a medical context?

Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched Signup and view all the answers

What does GU assess?

Continence/incontinence, peri-area, color of urine, burning pain frequency Signup and view all the answers

What aspects are evaluated in psychosocial/pain assessments?

Comfort, mood, family at bedside Signup and view all the answers

What does the musculoskeletal system assessment include?

ROM, MAE x4, strength push/pulls, up independent or with assist Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed in the integumentary system?

Skin intact, tenting or edema, color, diaphoresis, wounds/incisions, tubes/lines/devices Signup and view all the answers

What does GI assessment involve?

Observe abdomen, auscultate and palpate 4 quadrants, nausea/vomiting, tolerating diet, last bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What does a respiratory assessment include?

Posterior/anterior breath sounds, unlabored/labored respirations, cough, sputum, shortness of breath, O2, accessory muscles to breathe Signup and view all the answers

What indicators are checked in cardiovascular assessments?

S1S2 at PMI, bilateral peripheral pulse, capillary refill Signup and view all the answers

What assessments are included in the neuro assessment?

Alertness, PERRLA, EOM, Glasgow Coma Scale, speech, numbness/tingling, drift Signup and view all the answers

What does inspection in assessment refer to?

Uses vision and smell to assess the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is palpation in medical assessments?

Use touch to assess Signup and view all the answers

What does percussion involve?

Tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure Signup and view all the answers

What does auscultation refer to?

Listening to sounds within the body Signup and view all the answers

What indicates hyperactive bowel sounds?

More than 35 per minute Signup and view all the answers

What indicates hypoactive bowel sounds?

Less than 5 per minute Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of pitting edema with their measurements:

+1 = 2 mm +2 = 4 mm +3 = 6 mm +4 = 8 mm Signup and view all the answers

What does anisocoria refer to?

Unequal pupils Signup and view all the answers

What does diaphoresis mean?

Sweating Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology and Assessments

A&O x4: Indicates a patient alert and oriented to person, place, time, and event.
EOM: Stands for extraocular movement; evaluated by moving a pen side to side and up and down.
PERRLA: Pupil examination noting that pupils are equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodate.
S1: Represents the first heart sound, occurring with the closure of the atrioventricular (AV) valves, described as "lub".
S2: Represents the second heart sound, occurring with the closure of aortic and pulmonic valves, described as "dub".
Capillary refill time: Normal time should be less than 3 seconds to indicate good peripheral circulation.
MAE: Indicates the patient can move all extremities, signifying motor function.
Tenting: Describes the slow return of skin to its normal position after being pinched, indicating skin turgor.
GU: Encompasses assessment of urinary continence, peri-area condition, urine color, and symptoms associated with urination such as burning and frequency.
Psychosocial/pain: Assesses comfort levels, mood states, and the presence of family at the patient's bedside for support.
Musculoskeletal: Examination includes range of motion (ROM), moving all extremities, muscle strength through push/pulls, and independence in movement.
Integumentary system: Assessment of skin integrity, noting any tenting, edema, discoloration, diaphoresis, and the condition of wounds or devices.
GI: Involves observing the abdomen, auscultating and palpating all four quadrants, assessing for nausea/vomiting, dietary tolerance, and the last bowel movement.
Respiratory: Evaluation includes assessing breath sounds bilaterally (BBS), observing for ease of breathing (unlabored vs. labored), presence of cough, sputum, shortness of breath (SOB), oxygen levels, and use of accessory muscles.
Cardiovascular: Assessed by noting S1 and S2 sounds at the point of maximal impulse (PMI), checking bilateral peripheral pulses, and capillary refill time.
Neuro: Involves assessing alertness and orientation, PERRLA, EOM, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), patient speech, and signs of numbness, tingling, or drift.
Inspection: Assessment method using vision and smell to evaluate the patient's condition.
Palpation: Involves using touch to assess the patient's body and tissues.
Percussion: Technique of tapping on a surface to evaluate the density of underlying structures based on the sound produced.
Auscultation: Method of listening to internal body sounds, including heart and breath sounds.
Hyperactive bowel sounds: Defined as more than 35 sounds per minute, indicating increased gastrointestinal activity.
Hypoactive bowel sounds: Defined as fewer than 5 sounds per minute, indicating decreased gastrointestinal activity.
Pitting edema: Measured by indentations on the skin; graded from +1 (2 mm) to +4 (8 mm).
Anisocoria: Condition where pupils are unequal in size.
Diaphoresis: Medical term for excessive sweating, which can indicate various conditions.

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Test your knowledge of key medical terms and assessments used in healthcare. This quiz covers important concepts such as patient orientation, heart sounds, and more. Perfect for students and professionals in medical fields.