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Assessment Test 3
Cardiac, Abdominal, Musculoskeletal
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/05/2009

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base
Definition
upper part of heart
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apex
Definition
lower left ventricle
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av valves
Definition
tricuspid and mitral valves
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systole
Definition
ventricles contract, creating pressure that closes the AV valves
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subclavian veins
Definition
ducts from the lymph nodes empty into the..
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african americans, men, increases with age, obesity, tobacco, etc
Definition
risk factors for hypertension
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pericarditis
Definition
chest pain from what is aggravated by deep breathing, coughing, or lying supine
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heart failure
Definition
gradual onset of dyspnea may be caused by...
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right sided heart failure
Definition
signs of this are evident in systemic circulation
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left sided heart failure
Definition
signs of this are evident in pulmonary system
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lymphedema
Definition
unilateral edema of an extremity may be...
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calf
Definition
pain from arterial insufficiency is commonly felt in the...
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0+ pulse
Definition
absence of pulse
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1+ pulse
Definition
Diminished, barely palpable pulse
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2+ pulse
Definition
Normal pulse
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3+ pulse
Definition
Full volume pulse
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4+ pulse
Definition
Full volume, bounding pulse
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right atrial pressure
Definition
the external jugular vein provides information about the...
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1+ pitting edema
Definition
A barely perceptible pit (pitting edema)
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2+
Definition
A deeper pit, rebounds in a few seconds (pitting edema)
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3+
Definition
A deep pit, rebounds in 10-20 seconds (pitting edema)
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4+
Definition
a deeper pit, rebounds in >30 seconds (pitting edema)
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Homan's sign
Definition
Dorsiflex calf to test for thrombophlebitis (positive will have pain)
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Pulseless, pale, parasthesia, pain, poikilothermia(cold)
Definition
5 P's
Term
5th intercostal space left midclavicular line
Definition
apical pulse location
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lift
Definition
a more sustained thrust felt during systole
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heave
Definition
more prominent thrust during systole
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thrill
Definition
a palpable vibration over the precordium or artery
Term
Aortic, Pulmonic, Erb's point, Tricuspid, Mitral
Definition
Order of heart valves to ausculatate
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s1
Definition
Lower pitch heart sound
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s2
Definition
higher pitch heart sound
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closing of mitral and tricuspid valves
Definition
S1 sound made by..
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closing of aortic and pulmonic valves
Definition
s2 sound made by
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apex
Definition
s3 sound often heard at..
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s3 heart sound
Definition
heart sound signified by fluid volume overload
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s4 heart sound
Definition
heart sound signified by a noncompliant or "stiff" ventricle
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pericardial friction rubs
Definition
sounds made by inflammation of the layers of the pericardial sac
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grade 1 murmur
Definition
Murmur that is barely audible in a quiet room
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grade 2
Definition
murmur that is quiet but clearly audible
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grade 3
Definition
murmur that is moderately loud
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grade 4
Definition
murmur that is loud and associated with a thrill
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grade 5
Definition
murmur that is very loud and a thrill is easily palpable
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grade 6
Definition
murmur that is very loud, and a thrill is palpable and visible
Term
regurgitation
Definition
"blowing" sound heard when this is happening
Term
arterial occlusion
Definition
what is the ABI used to test for
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Trendelenburgs test
Definition
Tests for varicose veins by lifting a leg and seeing how quickly it refills
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valvular heart disease
Definition
characterized by a stenotic or incompetent valves
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angina pectoris
Definition
chest pain due to ischemia of the myocardium. usually caused by atherosclerosis
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myocardial infarction
Definition
when myocardial ischemia is sustained resulting in death of myocardial cells. pain may radiate to left shoulder, jaw, arm
Term
aneurysm
Definition
dilation of an artery caused by weakness in the arterial wall
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increases with age, men, african americans, tobacco, long term alcohol intake
Definition
risk factors for esophageal cancer
Term
right shoulder
Definition
pain from gallbladder disease may be felt in the..
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fetal position
Definition
people with pancreatitis may be found in what position
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restless movement
Definition
colicky pain from a gallbladder or kidney stone may be relieved by..
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lying very still
Definition
pain from appendicitis may be relieved by..
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abdominal hernia
Definition
bulges during coughing indicate an..
Term
fat, fetus, fluid, flatulence, feces, fibroid tumor, fatal tumor
Definition
7 F's of abdominal distention
Term
RUQ, LUQ, LLQ, RLQ
Definition
systemic progression to ausculatation bowel sounds
Term
Murphy's sign
Definition
cholecystitis is suspected if the clietn experiences pain and abuptly stops breathing during palpation
Term
kidney stones
Definition
Costovertebral angle tenderness may indicate..
Term
hiatal hernia
Definition
protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm primarily by muscle weakness
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crohn's disease
Definition
chronic inflammatory bowel disease. client complains of severe abdominal pain, cramping, fever, chills, etc
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ulcerative colitis
Definition
may progress to colon cancer
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Definition
no evidence of contractility
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1
Definition
evidence of slight contractility
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2
Definition
complete ROM with gravity eliminated
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3
Definition
complete ROM with gravity
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4
Definition
Complete ROM against gravity with some resistance
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5
Definition
complete ROM with full resistance
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patrick test
Definition
tests external hip rotation
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phalen's sign
Definition
tests for carpal tunnel syndrome
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tinels sign
Definition
tapping on the median nerve where it passes through the carpal tunnel
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thomas test
Definition
evaluates flexion contractures of the hip
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rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of the connective tissue
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osteoarthritis
Definition
degenerative changes of articular cartilage
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syncope
Definition
a brief lapse of consciousness
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GERD
Definition
backflow of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus
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borborygmi
Definition
intense episodic rumbling or gurgling probably caused by intestinal obstruction
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ligaments
Definition
holds bones to bones
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tendons
Definition
holds muscles to bones
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