Quiz Week 10 Vocab

disorder caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone; causes enlarged jows and facial bones

Abnormal sounds (breath)

hair loss

localized dilation of a vessel wall

communication that is clearly ineffective

5th intercostal space and midclavicular line

A thin, white ring along the margin of the iris

Indicated by diminished or unequal carotid pulsations

reduced in size

most common in sun-exposed skin; almost never spreads

Bilateral, lumpy, painful breasts

loud, "growling" sounds indicating increased gastrointestinal motility

When voice is transmitted to the chest wall and can be heard clearly w/ stethoscope

Blowing sound heard over carotid artery

Test blanching nail bed & observe time elapse before nail regains full color

cavities

Yellow, waxy substance from ear

syphilitic lesions: small open ulcers that drain serous material

ruby red papules

degenerative disease of the liver

a bulging of tissues at the nail base

highly contageous infection of the eye

Blue discoloration

Inflammatory condition of the skin

swelling

Failure of the heart to beat at regular successive intervals

eyelid margins turn out

general superficial dermatitis of unknown cause. Weeps then crusts/thickens

Swollen d/t buildup of fluid in the tissues

eyelid margins turn in

red discoloration

local skin breakdown

Bulging eyes

Bony growth

measures precise degree of motion in a particular joint

dilated veins that appear as reddened protrusions

HBV: vaccine available

protrusions of abdominal organs though the muscle wall

hair growth on the upper lip of a woman

Build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles

muscle with increased tone

Muscle with decreased tone

hardened

consists of the skin, hair, scalp, and nails

Yellow-orange discoloration

hunchback: exaggeration of the posterior curvature of the thoracic region

Thick, white patches (in the mouth)

swayback: increased lumbar curvature

an aggressive form of skin cancer

spread

sustained swishing or blowing sounds heard at the beginning, middle, or end of systolic or diastolic phase

Involuntary, rhythmical oscillation of the eyes

blockage

Used to inspect the fundus of the eye

Person must sit or stand to breathe comfortably and deeply

metabolic bone disease causing a decrease in quality & quantitiy of bone

Used to observe the deeper structures of the external and middle ear

Injury to the auditory nerve

Involves the use of the hands to touch the body parts to make sensitive assessment

Inflammation of the pancreas

Test for cervical and vaginal cancer

Or peritonitis: late-stage bowel obstruction

Movement of contents through the stomach (a normal function)

Or Paralytic ileus: late-stage bowel obstruction

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accomodation

Pinpoint-sized, red or purple dots on the skin caused by small hemorrhages in the skin layers

inflammation of a vein

Color of the skin

apical pulse: 5th intercostal space and midclavicular line

Tumorlike growths

An abnormal drooping of the lid over the pupil

the radial pulse is slower than the radial pulse

Lateral spine curvature

thickening of the skin

Develops on outer layers of sun-exposed skin; may matastisize

narrowing

stretch marks

circulatory arrest

Sound waves create vibrations that you can palpate externally

continuous, palpable sensation like the purring of a cat

the skin's elasticity

Swollen, tortuous veins

Abnormal low pitched sound heard early during diastole

Sound waves create vibrations what you can palpate externally

Whispered voice becomes clear/distinct during certain lung abnormalities