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What is strabismus?
What is strabismus?
Deviation in the parallel axes of the two eyes.
What are cataracts?
What are cataracts?
A cloudy area in the lens of the eyes.
What is presbyopia?
What is presbyopia?
Decrease in power of accommodation with aging.
What is nystagmus?
What is nystagmus?
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What is bibasilar pneumonia?
What is bibasilar pneumonia?
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What does a bruit indicate?
What does a bruit indicate?
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What is a thrill in medical terms?
What is a thrill in medical terms?
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What is the patella?
What is the patella?
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What is tactile fremitus?
What is tactile fremitus?
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What is muscular atrophy?
What is muscular atrophy?
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What is a pleural friction rub?
What is a pleural friction rub?
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What is orthopnea?
What is orthopnea?
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What is tinnitus?
What is tinnitus?
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What does JVD stand for?
What does JVD stand for?
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What is melena?
What is melena?
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What is lordosis?
What is lordosis?
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What is the Trendelenburg position?
What is the Trendelenburg position?
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When should a nurse wear gloves?
When should a nurse wear gloves?
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What is the correct order to assess the abdomen?
What is the correct order to assess the abdomen?
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What is the best technique used to assess skin turgor?
What is the best technique used to assess skin turgor?
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What is a pulse and what does it reflect?
What is a pulse and what does it reflect?
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What is a Snellen chart used for?
What is a Snellen chart used for?
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What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
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What are the ROM capabilities of the lower extremities?
What are the ROM capabilities of the lower extremities?
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When is the stethoscope diaphragm used?
When is the stethoscope diaphragm used?
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What is the assessment order for all body systems except the abdomen?
What is the assessment order for all body systems except the abdomen?
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What is receptive aphasia?
What is receptive aphasia?
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What is expressive aphasia?
What is expressive aphasia?
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What are common body positions?
What are common body positions?
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Study Notes
Terms
- Strabismus: Eyes are not aligned.
- Cataracts: Clouding of the eye lens.
- Presbyopia: Difficulty focusing on close objects due to age-related lens changes.
- Nystagmus: Rapid, involuntary eye movements.
- Bibasilar pneumonia: Abnormal lung sounds at the base.
- Bruit: Sound of turbulent blood flow in an artery.
- Thrill: Vibrations felt over a loud heart murmur.
- Patella: Kneecap.
- Tactile Fremitus: Vibrations felt through the chest wall during speech.
- Muscular Atrophy: Muscle loss or wasting.
- Pleural Friction Rub: Lung sound created by inflamed pleural layers rubbing together.
- Orthopnea: Difficulty breathing when lying flat.
- Tinnitus: Perception of sound without an external source.
- JVD (Jugular Vein Distention): Swelling of the jugular vein in the neck.
- Melena: Black, tarry stool indicating blood in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Lordosis: Increased forward curve of the spine.
- Trendelenburg: Supine position with the head lower than the feet.
Nursing Practice
- Gloves: Wear gloves when handling bodily fluids.
- Abdominal Assessment: Order is inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation (IAPP)
- Skin Turgor: Pinch the skin to assess its elasticity.
- Pulse: Reflects the heart rate.
- Snellen Chart: Measures visual acuity.
- Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist: Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing in eye care, while an optometrist is a non-medical professional who provides vision care.
- Lower Extremity ROM: Assess flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation.
- Stethoscope Diaphragm: Used for high-pitched sounds (e.g., heart and lung sounds), while the bell is used for low-pitched sounds (e.g., heart murmurs).
- Assessment Order: Generally, the order is inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation (IPPA).
- Receptive Aphasia: Difficulty understanding spoken or written language.
- Expressive Aphasia: Difficulty expressing oneself through speech or writing.
Patient Positions
- Supine: Lying flat on the back – Suitable for many procedures, including abdominal surgery, head-to-toe assessments, and vaginal examinations.
- Prone: Lying flat on the abdomen – Useful for spinal surgery, eye damage, secretion management, and gas exchange.
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Test your knowledge of important medical terms and concepts. This quiz covers various conditions and anatomical terms relevant to health and medicine. Perfect for anyone studying healthcare or related fields.