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What is the medical term for visible sinking of the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation, a sign of respiratory distress?
What is the medical term for visible sinking of the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation, a sign of respiratory distress?
Which of these is NOT a sign of respiratory distress?
Which of these is NOT a sign of respiratory distress?
What is the medical term for a fast heart rate?
What is the medical term for a fast heart rate?
What is the medical term for a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury?
What is the medical term for a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury?
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What is the medical term for the opening of the cervix to the uterus?
What is the medical term for the opening of the cervix to the uterus?
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What is the medical term for clear nasal discharge?
What is the medical term for clear nasal discharge?
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Which of the following signs or symptoms would suggest a potential brain injury?
Which of the following signs or symptoms would suggest a potential brain injury?
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Which of these is NOT a sign of infection?
Which of these is NOT a sign of infection?
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Which of these conditions is associated with a possible infection of the middle ear?
Which of these conditions is associated with a possible infection of the middle ear?
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What is the medical term for any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth?
What is the medical term for any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth?
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What is the medical term for a bulging of the external jugular vein, often indicating congestive heart failure?
What is the medical term for a bulging of the external jugular vein, often indicating congestive heart failure?
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What term describes tenderness or pain on palpation of the mastoid bone behind the ear?
What term describes tenderness or pain on palpation of the mastoid bone behind the ear?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic evaluated during a PERRL assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic evaluated during a PERRL assessment?
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What is the medical term for a condition characterized by involuntary rapid eye movements?
What is the medical term for a condition characterized by involuntary rapid eye movements?
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Which condition is characterized by a shift of the trachea from its central midline position, often caused by pressure within the chest?
Which condition is characterized by a shift of the trachea from its central midline position, often caused by pressure within the chest?
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What is the medical term for a condition characterized by enlarged lymph nodes?
What is the medical term for a condition characterized by enlarged lymph nodes?
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What is the medical term for the bluish discoloration of the skin caused by poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood?
What is the medical term for the bluish discoloration of the skin caused by poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood?
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What is the medical term for a flat, red spot on the skin?
What is the medical term for a flat, red spot on the skin?
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What is the medical term for a raised bump associated with a rash?
What is the medical term for a raised bump associated with a rash?
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Which of these terms describes a tremor of the wrist when the wrist is extended?
Which of these terms describes a tremor of the wrist when the wrist is extended?
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What is the medical term for the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin that are palpable caused by bleeding underneath the skin?
What is the medical term for the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin that are palpable caused by bleeding underneath the skin?
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What is the medical term for the involuntary turning or lowering of the forearm when outstretched?
What is the medical term for the involuntary turning or lowering of the forearm when outstretched?
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Which of the following is a sign of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is a sign of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Which of the following describes the inability to speak?
Which of the following describes the inability to speak?
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Which of these physical exam findings is indicative of a rupture in the abdomen?
Which of these physical exam findings is indicative of a rupture in the abdomen?
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What is the medical term for an abnormal enlargement of the organs?
What is the medical term for an abnormal enlargement of the organs?
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Which of the following describes the protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it?
Which of the following describes the protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it?
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Which of the following physical exam findings is indicative of cholecystitis?
Which of the following physical exam findings is indicative of cholecystitis?
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What is the medical term for the high-pitched, loud, drum-like sound produced over the stomach?
What is the medical term for the high-pitched, loud, drum-like sound produced over the stomach?
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Cachectic
Cachectic
State of general ill appearance and malnutrition.
Obtunded
Obtunded
Less than full alertness; altered level of consciousness.
Battle's sign
Battle's sign
Bruising behind the ears; indicates a basilar skull fracture.
Brudzinski's sign
Brudzinski's sign
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Carotid bruit
Carotid bruit
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JVD (Jugular vein distention)
JVD (Jugular vein distention)
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Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy
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Hyphema
Hyphema
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Scleral icterus
Scleral icterus
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Rhinorrhea
Rhinorrhea
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Septal hematoma
Septal hematoma
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Tachycardia
Tachycardia
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Bradycardia
Bradycardia
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Stridor
Stridor
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Tonsillar exudate
Tonsillar exudate
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Cervical os
Cervical os
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Cyanosis
Cyanosis
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Diaphoretic
Diaphoretic
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Jaundice
Jaundice
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Petechiae
Petechiae
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Orthopnea
Orthopnea
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Posterior Drawer Sign
Posterior Drawer Sign
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Homan's Sign
Homan's Sign
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Peripheral Pulses
Peripheral Pulses
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Organomegaly
Organomegaly
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McBurney's Point
McBurney's Point
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Murphy's Sign
Murphy's Sign
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia
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Babinski Reflex
Babinski Reflex
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Cachectic: State of general poor appearance and malnutrition.
- Obtunded: Less than full alertness (altered level of consciousness), often due to medical conditions or trauma.
- Battle's Sign: Bruising behind the ears, indicating a basilar skull fracture.
- Step-off Deformity: Obvious abnormality in alignment between two vertebrae.
- Brudzinski's Sign: Meningitis sign; positive when a patient's legs involuntarily lift when their head is lifted.
- Carotid Bruit: Turbulent blood flow heard over the carotid artery, often due to narrowing or plaque buildup.
- JVD (Jugular Vein Distention): Bulging of the external jugular vein, indicating increased blood volume and often congestive heart failure (CHF).
- Lymphadenopathy: Enlarged lymph nodes.
- Meningismus/Meningitis Signs: Examination findings suggestive of meningitis.
- Tracheal Deviation: Shifting of the trachea from the midline of the neck, caused by pressure inside the chest.
- Tenderness: Increased pain upon palpation.
- TM (Tympanic Membrane): Eardrum.
- Mastoid Tenderness: Tenderness over the mastoid bone (behind the ear).
- Hemotympanum: Blood in the middle ear.
- Anisocoria: Unequal pupil size.
- Conjunctival Injection: Redness of the conjunctiva.
- Conjunctival Exudate: Pus-like material in the eyes, usually indicating conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctival Pallor: Pale appearance of the inside of the lower eyelid.
- Corneal Abrasion: Injury, such as a scratch, to the outer layers of the cornea.
- EOM (Extraocular Movements): Eye movements that are typically checked by a patient tracking a finger without moving their head.
- Hyphema: Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.
- Nystagmus: Involuntary rapid eye movements.
- Papilledema: Swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entry into the eye.
- Periorbital: Area surrounding the eye socket.
- PERRL: Pupils equal, round, reactive to light.
- Scleral Icterus: Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice.
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage: Bright red patches in the conjunctiva due to ruptured blood vessels.
- Rhinorrhea: Clear nasal discharge ("runny nose").
- Septal Hematoma: Bruising or bleeding in the nasal septum.
- Nasal Flaring: Enlargement of nostrils, often associated with respiratory distress.
- Mucus Membrane (Mucosa): Membranes of the mouth, inner cheeks, tongue, gums, etc.
- Malocclusion: Deviation from normal positioning of upper teeth against lower teeth.
- Pharyngeal Erythema: Redness in the back of the throat.
- TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint): Joint connecting the jaw to the skull.
- Tonsillar Exudate: Pus on the tonsils, indicating tonsil infection.
- Trismus: Inability to open the jaw due to pain.
- Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT): Tenderness in the cervix, often suggestive of PID.
- Cervical Os: Opening of the cervix leading to the uterus.
- Lesion: Pathological tissue change due to illness or injury.
- Rales (Crackles): Bubbling or noisy sounds due to fluids or mucus in the airways.
- Retractions: Visible sinking of the areas between the ribs and in the neck, during inhalation, usually indicative of respiratory distress.
- Stridor: High-pitched sound during breathing, suggesting partially obstructed airways.
- Tachypnea: Rapid breathing, often signaling respiratory distress
- Wheezes: Continuous high-pitched whistling sounds during breathing, often indicative of airway narrowing.
- Rhonchi: Coarse, low-pitched sounds during breathing, often indicative of chronic mucus in the airways.
- AV Fistula: Joining of an artery and vein, used in some dialysis patients.
- Bradycardia: Abnormally slow heartbeat.
- Tachycardia: Abnormally fast heartbeat.
- Bruit: Abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ.
- Murmur: Abnormal heart sound.
- Friction Rub: Grating, scratching sound from the heart, often indicative of pericarditis.
- Gallop: Abnormal heart sound mimicking a horse's gait, related to abnormal ventricular contraction.
- Drawer Sign: Diagnostic test for torn or ruptured ligaments (ACL, PCL).
- Edema: Swelling.
- Homan's Sign: Calf pain with knee bending and foot flexing, suggestive of DVT.
- Peripheral Pulses: Pulse points (radial, brachial, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis) on the body.
- Bowel Sounds: Sounds auscultated over the abdomen, indicating intestinal activity levels.
- Organomegaly: Abnormal enlargement of organs.
- Hernia: Protrusion of an organ through its surrounding cavity wall.
- McBurney's Point: Point on the abdomen, used for evaluating possible appendicitis or other abdominal pain.
- Murphy's Sign: Pain upon palpation of the right upper quadrant (RUQ) during inspiration, often suggestive of cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation).
- Peritoneal Signs: Findings such as guarding, rebound tenderness, or rigidity suggestive of abdominal rupture or inflammation.
- Reducible Hernia: Hernia where the contents can be returned to normal position.
- Splenomegaly: Enlargement of the spleen.
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver.
- Tympany Percussion: High-pitched, loud drum-like sound produced over the stomach.
- Aphasia: Inability to communicate.
- Ataxia: Lack of muscle coordination.
- Babinski Reflex: Reflex in response to stimulation of the sole of the foot.
- Dysarthria: Slurred speech.
- Dysconjugate Gaze: Failure of the eyes to move in tandem.
- Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing.
- GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale): Method for assessing level of consciousness.
- Oriented: Awareness of oneself, location, and time.
- Pronator Drift: Involuntary turning or lowering of the forearm when outstretched.
- Somnolent: Sleepy, drowsy.
- Excoriation: Abrasion caused by scratching or scraping.
- Blanching: When whitish coloration of skin lasts longer than normal after pressure release.
- Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation or oxygenation.
- Diaphoresis: Excessive sweating often in cases of stress or elevated body temperature.
- Fluctuance and Induration: Boggy, soft area; sign of abscess.
- Jaundice: Yellowing of skin and eyes due to bilirubin build up.
- Macular: Flat red spots on the skin.
- Papular: Raised bumps on the skin.
- Petechiae: Small red or purple spots related to bleeding beneath the skin.
- Pressure Ulcer/Decubitus Ulcer: Skin erosion due to prolonged pressure.
- Purpura: Multiple purple discolorations on the skin related to bleeding.
- Capillary Refill: Time it takes for capillaries to refill with blood after compression.
- NIH Scale: Neurological scale for evaluating different factors.
- Heme Positive (Guaiac Positive): Blood in stool.
- Ligamentous Laxity: Degree of looseness in the ligaments of a joint.
- Orthopnea: Shortness of breath when lying flat.
- Pallor: Pale skin.
- Asterixis: Tremor of the wrist when the wrist is extended.
- Apneic: Absence of breathing.
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Test your knowledge of key medical terms related to signs of distress, injury, and conditions. This quiz covers essential vocabulary that every healthcare professional should know, including terms for physiological changes and diagnostic signs. Perfect for students and practitioners alike!
