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Fundamentals of Nursing (Kozier 9e)
Ch. 30 Health Assessment
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Nursing
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09/05/2012

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Adventitious Breath Sounds
Definition
abnormal breath sounds that occur when air passes through narrowed airways or airways filled with fluid or mucus, or when pleural linings are inflamed
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Alopecia
Definition
the loss of scalp hair (baldness) or body hair
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Angle of Louis
Definition
the junction between the body of the sternum and the manubrium; the starting point for locating the ribs anteriorly
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Antihelix
Definition
the anterior curve of the auricle's upper aspect
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Aphasia
Definition
any defects 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
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Astigmatism
Definition
an uneven curvature of the cornea that prevents horizontal and vertical light rays from focusing on the retina
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Auricle
Definition
flap of the ear
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Auscultation
Definition
the process of listening to sounds produced within the body, such as with the use of a stethoscope that amplifies sounds and conveys them to the nurse's ears
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Blanch Test
Definition
a test during which the client's fingertip is temporarily pinched to assess capillary refill and peripheral circulation
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Bruit
Definition
a blowing or swishing sound created by turbulance of blood flow
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Caries
Definition
tooth cavities
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Cataracts
Definition
an opacity of the eye lens or its capsule that blocks light rays
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Cerumen
Definition
earwax
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Clubbing
Definition
elevation of the proximal aspect of the nail and softening of the nail bed
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Cochlea
Definition
a sea-shell shaped structure found in the inner ear; essential for sound transmission and hearing
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Conductive Hearing Loss
Definition
the result of interrupted transmission of sound waves through the outer and middle ear structures
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Conjuctivitis
Definition
inflammation of the bulbar and palpebral conjuctiva
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Cyanosis
Definition
a bluish tinge of skin color
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Dacryocystitis
Definition
inflammation of the lacrimal sac
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Diastole
Definition
in measuring blood pressure, the period during which the ventricles relax
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Dullness (of sound)
Definition
a thudlike sound produced by dense tissue such as the liver, spleen, or heart
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Duration (of sound)
Definition
its length (long or short) during auscultation
Term
Edema
Definition
the presence of excess interstitial fluid in the body that makes skin appear swollen, shiny, and taut, and tends to blanch color
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Erythema
Definition
a redness tinge of skin color associated with a variety of skin rashes
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Eustachian Tube
Definition
the part of the middle ear that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx; stabilizes air pressure between the external atmosphere and the middle ear
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Exophthalmos
Definition
a protrusion of the eyeballs with elevation of the upper eyelids, resulting in a startled or staring expression
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External Auditory Meatus
Definition
the entrance to the ear canal
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Extinction
Definition
the failure to perceive touch on one side of the body when two symmetric areas of the body are touched simultaneously
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Fasciculation
Definition
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Flatness (of sound)
Definition
an extremely dull sound produced, during percussion, by very dense tissue, such as muscle or bone
Term
Fremitus
Definition
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Gingivitis
Definition
red, swollen gingiva (gums)
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Glaucoma
Definition
a disturbance in the circulation of aqueous fluid that causes an increase in intraocular pressure
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Glossitis
Definition
inflammation of the tongue
Term
Goniometer
Definition
a handheld device used to measure the angle of a joint in degrees
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Helix
Definition
the posterior curve of the auricle's upper aspect
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Hernia
Definition
a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening such as the abdominal or inguinal muscles
Term
Hordeolum (sty)
Definition
redness, swelling, and tenderness of the hair follicle and glands that empty at the edge of the eyelids
Term
Hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness
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Hyperresonance
Definition
an abnormal booming sound produced during percussion of the lungs
Term
Incus
Definition
the anvil bone of the middle ear
Term
Inspection
Definition
visual examination, which is assessing by using the sense of sight
Term
Intensity (amplitude)
Definition
the loudness or softness of auscultated sound
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Intention Tremor
Definition
involuntary trembling when an individual attempts a voluntary movement
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Jaundice
Definition
a yellowish tinge to skin color
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Lift
Definition
an abnormal anterior movement of the chest related to enlargement of the right ventricle
Term
Lobule
Definition
earlobe
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Malleus
Definition
hammer bone of the middle ear
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Manubrium
Definition
the handle-like superior part of the sternum that joins with the clavicles
Term
Mastoid
Definition
a bony prominence behind the ear
Term
Miosis
Definition
constricted pupils
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Mixed Hearing Loss
Definition
a constricted of conduction and sensorineural loss
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Mydriasis
Definition
enlarged pupils
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Myopia
Definition
nearsightedness
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Normocephalic
Definition
normal head size
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Nystagmus
Definition
rapid involuntary rhythmic eye movement
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One-point Discrimination
Definition
the ability to sense whether one or two areas of the skin are being stimulated by pressure
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Ossicles
Definition
the three middle ear bones of sound transmission
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Otoscope
Definition
an instrument used to view the ear
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Pallor
Definition
paleness
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Palpation
Definition
the examination of the body using the sense of touch
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Parotitis
Definition
inflammation of the parotid salivary gland
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Percussion (in assessment)
Definition
a method in which the body surface is struck to elicit sounds that can be heard or vibrations that can be felt
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Perfusion
Definition
passage of blood constituents through the vessels of the circulatory system
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Periodontal Disease
Definition
disorder of the supporting structures of the teeth
Term
PERRLA
Definition
Pupils Equally Round and Reactive to Light and Accomadation
Term
Pinna
Definition
(see) Auricle
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Pitch
Definition
the frequency (number of vibrations per second) heard during auscultation
Term
Plaque
Definition
an invisible soft film consisting of bacteria, molecules of saliva, and remnants of epithelial cells and leukocytes that adheeres to the enamal surface of teeth
Term
Pleximeter
Definition
in percussion, the middle finger of the dominant hand that is placed firmly on the client's skin
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Plexor
Definition
the tip of the flexed middle finger on the hand opposite the pleximeter
Term
Precordium
Definition
an area of the chect overlying the heart
Term
Presbyopia
Definition
loss of elasticity of the lens and thus loss of ability to see close objects as a result of the aging process
Term
Proprioceptors
Definition
sensory receptors that are sensitive to movement and the position of the body
Term
Pyorrhea
Definition
advanced periodontal disease in which teeth are loose and pus is evident when the gums are pressed
Term
Quality
Definition
a subjective description of an auscultated sound (e.g. whistling, gurling, or snapping)
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Reflex
Definition
an automatic response of the body to a stimulus
Term
Resonance
Definition
a hollow sound as produced by lungs filled with air during percussion
Term
Resting Tremor
Definition
a tremor that is apparent when the client is at rest and diminishes with activity
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S1
Definition
the first heart sound; occurs when the atrioventricular valves (mitral and tricuspid) close
Term
S2
Definition
the second heart sound; occurs whent eh semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic) close
Term
Semicircular Canals
Definition
the inner ear; contain the organs of equilibrium
Term
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Definition
the result of damage to the inner ear, the auditory nerve, or the hearing in the brain
Term
Sordes
Definition
accumulation of foul matter (food, microorganisms, and epithelial elements) on the teeth and gums
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Stapes
Definition
stirrups bone of the middle ear
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Stereognosis
Definition
the ability to recognize by touching and manipulating them
Term
Sternum
Definition
the breastbone
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Strabismus
Definition
cross-eye
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Systole
Definition
the period during which the ventricles contract
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Tarter
Definition
a visible, hard deposit of plaque and dead bacteria that forms at the gum lines
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Thrill
Definition
a vibrating sensation over a blood vessel that indicates turbulent blood flow
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Tragus
Definition
the cartilaginous protrusion at the entrance to the ear canal
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Tremor
Definition
an involuntary trembling of a limb or body part
Term
Triangular Fossa
Definition
a depression of the antihelix
Term
Two-point Discrimination
Definition
the ability to sense whether one or two areas os the skin are being stimulated by pressure
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Tympanic Membrane
Definition
the eardrum
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Tympany
Definition
a musical or drumlike sound produced during percussion over an air-filled stomach
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Vestibule
Definition
contains the oprgans of equilibrium; found in the inner ear
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Visual Acuity
Definition
the degree of detail the eye can discern in an image
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Visual Fields
Definition
the area an individual can see when looking straight ahead
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Vitiligo
Definition
patches of hypopigmented skin, caused by the destruction of melanocytes in the area
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