Vocabulary Review

abnormal breath sounds

(aka~crackles, gurgles, friction rub, wheeze)

Hair Loss, Baldness of body hair

The junction between the body of the sternum, + the manubrium (handle like superior part of the sternum that joins w/the clavicles.

The anterior curve of the auricle's upper aspect

Any defect in or loss of the power to express oneself by speech, writing , or signs, or to comprehend spoken or written language due to disease or injury of the cerebral cortex

An uneven curvature of the cornea that prevents horizontal + vertical rays from focusing on the retina.

Common problem that may occur in conjunction w/myopia + hyperopia

Part of the external ear

Also called pinna or flap of ear

Process of listening to sounds produced within the body

• indirect- the use of a stethoscope to listen
• direct- The use of an unaided ear to listen

A test during which the client's finger nail is temporarily pinched to access capillary refill + peripheral circulation.

A blowing or swishing sound created by turbulence of blood flow due to a narrowed arterial lumen.

• Cavities (dental)
• Commonly associated w/ plaque + tarter deposits

Tend to be occuring in persons over 65yrs

Opacity of the lens or capsule of the eye

Earwax

lubricates and protects the canal

Condition in which the angle between the nail and the nail bed is 180 degrees or greater

May be caused by a long-term lack of oxygen

A sea-shell shaped structure essential for sound transmission and hearing.

The result of interrupted transmission of sound waves through the outer and middle ear structures.

inflammation of the bulbar and palpebral conjuctiva, may result from foreign bodies, chemicals, allergenic agents, bacteria, or viruses.

• ~rales
• ~Crackles
• ~Adventitious sounds

A bluish Tinge

~dark skinned clients, lining of eyelids and palms and soles may also show evidence of cyanosis

Inflammation of the lacrimal sac

manifested by tearing + a discharge from the nasolacrimal duct.

period in which the ventricles contract

Begins with the s2 + end with the s1

A thud like sound produced by dense tissue such as the liver, spleen, or the heart.

A sound is its length (long or short)

The presence of excess interstitial fluid

appears swollen, shiny, + taut and tends to blanch the skin color or if accompanied by inflammation, may redden the skin.

redness associated with a variety of rashes

Part of the middle ear, connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx

A protrusion of the eyeballs with elevation of the upper eyelids resulting in a startled or staring expression.

The entrance to the ear canal that ends in the tympanic membrane.

The failure to preceive touch on one side of the body when two symmetric areas of the body are touched simultaneously.

Red, swollen, gingiva (gums)

Bleeding, receding gum lines + the formation of pockets between the teeth and gums.

A disturbance in the circulation of aqueous fluid, which causes an increase in intraocular pressure.

Most frequently cause is blindness in people over 40

Inflammation of the tongue

A device that measures the angle of the joint in degrees.

The posterior curve of the auricle's upper aspect

Landmark of the auricle or pinna

A protrusion of the intestine through the inguinal wall or canal.

A redness, swelling, and tenderness of the hair follicle and glands that empty at the edge of the eyelids.

Farsightedness

Not produced in the normal body

described as booming and can be heard over an emphysematous lung.

(anvil) bone of the middle ear

Visual Examination

Assessing by using the sense of sight.

Amplitude refers to the loudness or softness of a sound.

Apparent when an individual attempts a voluntary movement, such as holding a cup of coffee.

A yellowish Tinge

First evident in the sclera of the eyes and than in the mucous membrane and the skin.

Also heave

Refer to a rising along the sternal border with each heart beat.

Occurs when cardiac action is very powerful.

Landmark of the auricle or pinna

Ear lobe

hammer

Bone of sound in the middle ear

The handle like superior part of the sternum that joins with the clavicles.

Not part of the ear

Bony prominence behind the ear

important landmark

Constricted pupils

indicate an inflammation of the iris or result from such drugs as morphine or pilocarpine

A combination of conduction and sensorineural loss.

Enlarged pupils

May indicate injury or glaucoma or result from certain drugs. (atropine)

nearsightedness

Normal head size

Rapid involuntary rhythmic eye movement.

May indicate neurologic impairment.

Sense of whether one or two areas of skin are being stimulated by pressure

Three bones in the middle ear

Bones of sound transmission.

Intrument for examining the interior of the ear, especially the eardrum. consisting essentially of a magnifying lens and a light.

Result of inadequate circulating blood or hemoglobin and subsequent reduction in tissue oxygenation.

Examination of the body using the sense of touch

used to determine texture, temperature, vibration, position, size, consistency, mobility, distention, and presence of pain upon pressure.

Inflammation of the parotid salivary gland

pyorrhea

Commonly associated with plaque and tartar deposits.

The act of striking the body surface to create sounds that can be heard or vibrations that can be felt.

Blood supply to an area

or auricle

External auditory canal

Frequency of the vibration ( the number of vibration per sound)

low pitched sounds (heart sounds) have fewer vibration per second

High pitched sounds = bronchial sounds.

invisible soft film that adheres to the enamel surface of teeth

consists of bacteria, molecules of saliva, + remnants of epithelial cells and leukocytes.

Middle finger of the nondominant hand used during percussion.

Flexed middle finger of the other hand

uses it to strike the pleximeter

The area of the chest overlying the heart.

Inspected and palpated for the presence of abnormal pulsation or lifts or heaves.

Loss of elasticity of the lens and thus loss of ablility to see close objects.

sensory nerve terminals occurring chiefly in the muscles, tendons, joints, and the internal ear that give information about movements and the position of the body.

Periodontal disease- purulant

is subjective description of sound whistling, gurgling, snapping.

An automatic response of the body to a stimulus.

A hollow sound such as that produced by lungs filled with air.

Involuntary movement which is more apparent when the client is at rest and diminishes with activity.

• First heart sound
• Occurs when the artioventricular (A-V) valves close.

dull-low pitched, "lub"

Second sound of the heart "dub

Higher pitched than S₁ and shorter duration.

In the inner ear; contain the organs of equilibrium.

Result of damage to the inner ear, the auditory nerve, or hearing center of the brain.

The accumulation of foul matter (food, microorganisms, and epithelial elements) on the teeth and gums.

Stirrups

Part of the three bones of sound in middle ear.

The act of recognizing objects by touching and manipulating them. (discrimination)

Breast bone

The period in which the ventricles contract.

Begins with the S₁ and ends with the S₂ shorter than distole.

Visible, hard deposit of plaque and dead bacteria that forms at the gum lines.

Can alter the fibers that attach the teeth to the gum and eventually disrupt bone and tissue.

Frequently accompanies a bruit.

A vibrating sensation like the purring of a cat or water running through a hose.

The Cartilaginous protrusion at the enterance to the ear canal

Involuntary trembling of a limb or body part

May involve large groups of muscle fibers or small bundles of muscle fibers.

A depression of the antihelix

landmark of the auricle of ear

the sense whether one or two areas of the skin are being stimulated by pressure.

Eardrum

A musical or drum-like sound produced from an air-filled stomach

Contains organs of equilibrium.

found in the inner ear

External part of the eye

The degree of detail the eye can discern in an image

The area an individual can see when looking straight ahead.

Patches of hypopigmented skin

Caused by destruction of melanocytes in the area.