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Term
Golgi Tendon Receptors are what type?
Definition
proprioceptors
Term
What do golgi tendons pirmarily respond to?
Definition
force of active contraction of the muscle; only slightly with an applied stretch.
Term
Group IB afferent nuerons
Definition
make polysynaptic connections in the spinal cord.
Term
Stimulation of golgi tendon organ -->
Definition
Inhibiitis motor firing to muscle; stimulates firing to its antagonist
Term
Relief Reflex -->
Definition
Safeguarding of the anatomic integrity of the joint structure.
Term
2 Mechanisms that influence muscle tension are:
Definition
1. Muscle Spindle Apparatus 2. Golgi Tension Receptors
Term
Over stimulation of a muscle spindle results in -->
Definition
increased afferent activity; reflex contraction
Term
Reciprical Inhibition Process -->
Definition
1. Activation from CNS 2. Alpha Motoneuron 3. Agonist Muscle stimulated 4. Interneurons stimulated 5. Anatgonist muscle inhibited.
Term
Nociceptors -->
Definition
Disrupt balance between proprioceptors and CNS. Leads to increased sympathetic nervous system firing @ somatic dysfunction level.
Term
Joint Capsule Mechanoreceptors are sensitive to:
Definition
1. Joint angle extremes 2. Inflammation 3. Elevated Fluid Concentration
Term
Slow Twtich Muscle Fibers
Definition
1. Small 2. More Mitochondria/Blood Capillaries 3. High Myoglobin 4. Red Color 5. Posture Muscles 6. Low Fatigue 7. More Muscle Spindles 8. Shorten Length.
Term
Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers -->
Definition
1. Ballistic Use 2. Glycolytic Pathway 3. Greater Sarcoplasmic Reticulum 4. Easier Fatigue
Term
Articular Restriction -->
Definition
Increases sensitivity of the mechanoreceptors -->inhibition of slow tiwtich muscle fibers -->Lack of synchronicity between slow and fast twitch fibers.
Term
What happens in Isometric Contraction??
Definition
Change in Tension --> Patient Force = Physician Force -->Resets proprioceptors
Term
What is post-isometric relaxation ??
Definition
patient's activation fo the restrictred muscle against the physicians's counterforce.
Term
What is reciprocal inhibition???
Definition
When the patient's acitvation of the anatagonist muscle to the restricted muscle aginst the physicians counterforce is used.
Term
2 Types of Contraction to Build Muscle ???
Definition
Concentric - Contraction of muscle resulting in approximation of origin and insertion Eccentric - lengthening of the muscle during contraction.
Term
Isokinetic Contraction ---- What is it?
Definition
Constant Velocity during either conenctric or eccentric contraction. --> used to build muscle strength.
Term
What is an Isolytic Contraction????
Definition
Contraction of a muscle against resistance while an external force lengthnes the msucle. --Works through activation of golgi receptors. -->Tears down adhesions ---> Ability to cause Injury
Term
What is the Definition of Muscle Energy??
Definition
OMT in which the patient voluntarily moves the body as specifically directed by the physician. -->precisely controlled position --->uses counterforce.
Term
What is muscle energy used for?
Definition
1. Mobilization of Joints 2. Stretch tight muscles and fascia 3. Improve local circulation and respiratory effort 4. Balance Neurovascular relationships.
Term
Muscle Energy Requires What???
Definition
Patient's full cooperation.
Term
Muscle Energy cannot be performed on who??
Definition
Patient's in coma; uncooperative, unresponsive
Term
What are the Treatment Steps for Muscle Energy???
Definition
1. Accurate Structural Diagnosis 2. Enagae the Barrier in planes of restriction 3. Have patient exert minimal, precise musclar contraction 4. Patient relaxes 5. Restrictive barrier is approached and slack is taken up and repeated.
Term
What is the Feather Edge?
Definition
It means to not forece into the restrictive barrier, this causes guarding.
Term
Unyielding Counterforce-->
Definition
Means you functionally reverse the orgin and inssertion of the muscles utilized for the treatment.
Term
Common Failures of Muscle Energy??
Definition
1. Inaccurate Diagnosis 2. Inaccurate Positioning 3. No Unyielding Counterforce 4. Incorrect Muscle Effort Utilized 5. Incomplete Patient Relaxation
Term
Left Pectoralis with R3-5 may mimick what???
Definition
Angina
Term
In a mechanical problem things aren't…..
Definition
Out of place
Term
Mechanical Problem-->
Definition
Restricted within normal range of motion by a restrictive barrier.
Term
What are some Causes of mechanical problems???
Definition
1. Increased Energy Demands 2. Increased Circulation 3. Neurological 4. Ventilation 5. Venous and Lymphatic
Term
What are some types of restrictive barriers?
Definition
(-->Pain -->Edema -->Muscle Spasm -->Fibrotic Changes -->Osteoarthiritis -->Fusion)
Term
Flexion occurs in:
Definition
Transverse Axis and the Sagittal Plane
Term
Rotation occurs in?
Definition
Vertical Axis and the Transverse Plane
Term
Sidebending occurs in?
Definition
Anteroposterior axis and the coronal plane
Term
The cervical spine has…..
Definition
Lots of rotation, extension and a moderate amount of flexion and sidebending.
Term
The thoracic spine has….
Definition
Moderate flexion, rotation, and very limited sidebending.
Term
The lumbar spine has…..
Definition
lots of flexion and extension with limited sidebending and less rotation.
Term
The cervical spine has what qualities?
Definition
Bifid spinous process, blunt transverse processes, and superior an dinferior articular processes.
Term
The thoracic spine has what qualities?
Definition
Spinous processses that point inferiorly, transverse processes with facet to articulate with rib, and the articular facets face anteroposteriorly.
Term
Group A Thoracic Spine -->
Definition
T1 - T3 , T12 -->Spinous process @ level of transverse process
Term
Group B Thoracic Spine -->
Definition
T4 - T6, T11 - Spnous process halfway between same transverse process and the one below.
Term
Group C Thoracic Spine -->
Definition
T7-T9, T10 -->Spinous process at the lvel of the transverse process one level below.
Term
The Lumbar spines has what qualities?
Definition
Blunt spinous process, thicker body, and articular pillars tht point mediallly and laterally.
Term
Cervial Spine Superior Facet Orientation -->
Definition
BUM (Backward, Upward, Medial)
Term
Thoracic Spine Superiror Facet Orientation -->
Definition
BUL (Backward, Upward, Lateral)
Term
Lumbar Spine Superior Facet Orientation -->
Definition
BM (Backward and medial)
Term
What is Fryette's 1st Law??
Definition
1. Group curves 2. Neutral Compartment 3. T and L spine 4. Rotation and Sidebending in opposite directions 5. Long Restrictors
Term
What is Fryette's 2nd Law??
Definition
1. Single Vertebral Segment 2. Non Neutral (Flexion vs Extension) 3. Sidebending and rotation to the same side (concavity) 4. Small Restrictors 5. Trauma
Term
Fryettes 3rd Principle???
Definition
Initiating motion of a segment in any plane will modify or reduce movement of that segment in all other directions.
Term
In Flexion------>
Definition
Thums glid cephalad, Facet pairs open
Term
In Extension -->
Definition
Thumbs glide caudada, Facet pairs close
Term
What is the active range of Motion???
Definition
Patient movemnt by themselves.
Term
What is passive range of motion??
Definition
Range of motion without the patient rying, but provided by assisstance. -->This can be by the physician or the patient helping themselves.
Term
Passive range of motion is …..
Definition
Greater than the active range of motion.
Term
What is the Elastic Barrier???
Definition
The end of passive ligamentous and appositional mucle and tendon stretching.
Term
What is important for every muscle and structure?
Definition
Tension
Term
What is a somatic dysfunction??
Definition
it is the loss of harmony or tension in a strcutre, oor can be just loss of motion or function w/o damage.
Term
What is End Feel???
Definition
Accomplished by palpating for sensattion at endpoint of muscle, Feels spingWhat is the osteopathic restirciity and Resilent as motion approaches restrictive barrier.
Term
Why use End Feel???
Definition
Ligamentous Injyr or laxity. Look for bilateral asymmetry.
Term
What is ligamentous scaring??
Definition
Sudden stop of joint motion without elasticity.
Term
What is a fibrous joint?
Definition
Joint held together by fibrous connective tissue --> Minimal Motion -->Radioulnar articulatin.
Term
What is a Cartilaginous Joint?
Definition
Bones held together by cartilage --> Small amount of motion -->Intervertebral Disks
Term
What is a Synovial Joint -->
Definition
Surfaces surrounded by a synovial membrane and synovial fluid inside ---->Greatest amount of motion. -->Ball and Socket is the greatest.
Term
What is the osteopathich Restricitive Barrier??
Definition
It is a barrier restricting normal physiological range of motion.
Term
What is active treatment??
Definition
Carried out with the patient assisting.
Term
What is passive treatment?
Definition
Carried out without the patient voluntarily assisting.
Term
Direct Treatment???
Definition
Delivered into the restrive barrier, movment is directly through the restrictive barrier.
Term
Indirect Treatment?
Definition
Delivered into the position of ease, the movement is away from the restrictive barrier and in the direction of freedom of motiion. -->Indirectly treats the restriction.
Term
When Palpation of the skin, Look for --->
Definition
Normal degree of turgor or elasticity.
Term
Lack of Turgor -->
Definition
Dehydration or aging, or certain metabolic conditions.
Term
Increased sympathetic tone can cause -->
Definition
Localized increases in sweating and decrease in skin elasticity.
Term
What is the drag reaction?
Definition
A sense of resistant to light traction applied to the skin --> Related to the degree of moisture and degree of SNS acivity. --> Should have no drag
Term
Persistence of redness =
Definition
Indicates congestion and underlying somatic dysfunction.
Term
Skin Rolling Test =
Definition
Grab a pinch of skin and pull the skin away.
Term
Skin should be tight in areas with:
Definition
Somatic Dysfuncation
Term
Subcutaneous tissue is comprised of????
Definition
Connective tissue, fascia, and fat
Term
What is a common location to find fluid collections?
Definition
Subcutaneous Tissue
Term
Finding in subcutaneous tissue results in -->
Definition
Puffy, boggy, and rubbery skin.
Term
Long Muscles receive innervation from:
Definition
Multiple spinal segments
Term
Short Muscles receive innervation from?
Definition
Single Spinal Segments
Term
The longest muscles are
Definition
Most superficial
Term
The shortest muscles are :
Definition
Deep
Term
Muscles anywhere can be palpated for tone (True or False)
Definition
TRUE
Term
Increased muscle tone may be the result of -->
Definition
anxiety or increased sympathetic outflow.
Term
What is a muscle spasm?
Definition
an uncontrolled, excessive hypertonic state.
Term
Upper motor neuron dysfunction causes -->
Definition
spastic paralysis (stroke, paraplegic, and flaccid stage)
Term
What are muscle tendons?
Definition
fibroelastic strands of connective tissue -->have a unique characteristic feel. Tense and Smooth
Term
what are ligament?
Definition
Tough fibrous bands that connect bone to bone. Difficult to palpate unless torn.
Term
What is fascia??
Definition
A connective tissue that lines, divides, separates, and suppots the internal organ, muscles, and body cavities.
Term
What does fascia feel like?
Definition
To feel fascia, you must have the ability to sense an inherent release in the tissues -->Can be described as butter melting or pulling of warm taffy.
Term
What is acute somatic dysfunction?
Definition
Immediate or short term imapriment or altered function of related components of the somatic body. --> Diagnosed by TART.
Term
What are findings of Acute Somatic Dysfunction?
Definition
Rubor - Red; Calor - Warm, Dolor - Pain; Tumor - Swollen
Term
Tissues may stay red after plapation in ACD (True or False)
Definition
TRUE
Term
What is chronic Somatic Dysfunction?
Definition
Impariemtn or altered function of related components of the somatic system.
Term
What are some characteristics of CSD?
Definition
Tenderness, itiching, fibrosis, paresthesias, contracture --->skin slick, dry, and cool
Term
The posterior transverse process is always…..
Definition
the closest side -->does not mean that it is the dysfunctional facet pair.
Term
If asymmetry is palpated during flexion -->
Definition
Posterior side will not open.
Term
Symptoms of ERS
Definition
Asymmetry palpated during extension --> side opposite the posterior thum will not close --->Posterior side is closing.
Term
Symptoms of FRS
Definition
Asymmetry palplated during flexion --> side opposite anterior thumb will not open ---> anterior side is opening.
Term
Define: Accessory Movements:
Definition
Movements used to potentiaties accentuate or compensate for an impairment.
Term
Define: Accomodation
Definition
A self reversing and non persisitent adaptation.
Term
Anterior Componnent:
Definition
A positional descriptior used to identify the side of reference when rotation of a vertebra has occurreed.
Term
Articular Pillars
Definition
Refers to the columnar arrangement of the articular portions of the cervial vertebra.
Term
Articulation:
Definition
The place of unio or juntion between two or mor ebones of the skeleton.
Term
Aysmmetry:
Definition
Absence of symmetry.
Term
Axis:
Definition
An imaginary line about which motion occurs.
Term
Backward Bending:
Definition
Extension.
Term
Bind:
Definition
Relative plapable resistance to motion of an articulation or tissue.
Term
Biomechanics:
Definition
Mechanical principles applied to the study of biological functions.
Term
Extension:
Definition
Backward Motion.
Term
Flexion:
Definition
Forward Bending.
Term
Inhibition Reflex:
Definition
A term that describes the application of steay pressure to soft tissues to effect relatxation and normalize reflex activity.
Term
Intersegmental Motion:
Definition
Relative motion taking place between tow adjacent vertebra segments.
Term
Kinesthesia:
Definition
The sense by which musclular mtion, weight, position are perceived.
Term
Kinestics:
Definition
The body of knowledge that deals eih the effects of forces that produce or modify body motion.
Term
Kyphoscoliosis:
Definition
A spinal curve pattern combining kyphosis and scoliosis.
Term
Kyphosis:
Definition
Exaggerated AP curve of the T spine.
Term
Lordosis:
Definition
The anterior convexity in the curvature of the lumbar and cervial spine as viewed from the base.
Term
Neutral:
Definition
The range of sagittal plane spinal postioning in which the first principle of physciological motion of the spine applies
Term
Non-Neutral
Definition
The range of sagittal plane spinal positioning in which the second principle of physiological motion of the spine applies.
Term
Nociceptor
Definition
A peripheral nerve organ or mechanism for the appreciation and transmission of painful or injurious stimuli.
Term
Type 1
Definition
Whne the throacic and lumbar spine is in a nuetral position. The sidebending and rotation occur in opposite direction
Term
Type II
Definition
When the thoracic and lumbar spine is sufficeintntly forward or backward bent, the coupled motions of sidebending and rotation ina single vertebral unti occur in the same direction.
Term
Type III
Definition
Motion introduced in one plane restricts the other two planes of motion.
Term
Posterior Component:
Definition
A positional descritpor used to identify the side of reference when rotation of a vertebral segment has occurred.
Term
Reciprocal Inhibition
Definition
The inhibition of anatagonist muscle when the agonist is stiumalted
Term
Segment
Definition
A portion of a large body or structure set off by natural or arbitrary established boundries
Term
Segmental Diagnosis
Definition
The final stage of the spinal somatic examination in which the nature of the somatic dysfunction is deatiled at the segmental level.
Term
Screening Examination
Definition
Whole Body
Term
Scanning Examination
Definition
Region of the body
Term
Segmental Examination
Definition
Specific Joint dysfunction.
Term
Sidebending
Definition
Movement in a coronal axis. Also called lateral flexion
Term
The superior vertebra is described as moving on the
Definition
inferior vertebra
Term
What happens if trauma, muscle spasms, or abnormal stress occurs in flexion
Definition
The right articular facet locks openn.
Term
Why are more abnormalities present in the thoracic region than in the cervical region?
Definition
Increased weight beariing of the thoracic spine.
Term
Definition: Intensity
Definition
The amount of force or energy applied may vary from a nearly imperceptible muscle twitch to a firm maximum contraction.
Term
Define: Duration
Definition
By convention, contractions last 3-5 seconds to reset the spindle pparatus.
Term
Define: Repetitions
Definition
A total of 3-5 repetitions has been taught as optimal.
Term
Define: Directions
Definition
The direction necessary varies in response to evaluation.
Term
Define: barrier
Definition
A point of restriction felt when the joint is put through its range of motion.
Term
Define: Spasm
Definition
The result of reptitive efferent input. The high frequency of the efferent signal is, in trun, perpetuated by intense afferent discharge from the muscular tendonous junction.
Term
Define: Weakness
Definition
Much like resistance strength training.
Term
1st Rib Location:
Definition
Attached to manubrium, cephalad to superior border of scapula.
Term
2nd Rib Location:
Definition
Manubrium and body of sternnum @ sternal angle.
Term
3rd Rib Location:
Definition
Located approximately at the median aspect of the spine of the scapula.
Term
7th Rib Ventral:
Definition
Costal cartilage attaches to the sternal body and xiphoid process -->Angle of the rib sits near the tip of the scapula's inferior angle.
Term
10th Rib :
Definition
Cartilage palpated at lowest aspect of the thoracic cage in mid clavicular line.
Term
12th Rib:
Definition
Almost horizontal; found by palpating in the soft tissues posteriorly above iliac crest.
Term
Typical Ribs 3 - 9
Definition
1. Thin and flat body 2. Costal groove on inferior edge 3. anterior costochondral articulation with the sternum.
Term
Rib 1 :
Definition
Flat, greatest curvature and shortest length. No angle of costal groove.
Term
Rib 2:
Definition
Longer than rib one, and not as flat…. 2 demifacets on rib head, articulations with T1 and T2.
Term
Rib 10:
Definition
Typical in every respect except the costovertebral articulation.
Term
Ribs 11 and 12 :
Definition
Neither neck nor tubercle, ventral ends float freely. 12th rib does not have a costal groove
Term
Expired exhalation =
Definition
inspiratory restriction
Term
Inspired inhalation =
Definition
Expiratory restriction
Term
if the term restriction is not used, you have ……….
Definition
what it can do
Term
Top Rib is Key to…….
Definition
Exhalation Restriction
Term
Typical Ribs 3 - 7
Definition
True Ribs
Term
Typical Ribs 8-10
Definition
False Ribs; attach to the sternum indirectly
Term
Muscles of Inspiration
Definition
Diaphragm, intercostals, SCM, Scalenes, Subclavius, Pec. Minor, Serratus Anterior & Posterior, Levatores Costarum
Term
2 Basic patterns of Rib Movement:
Definition
1. Pump Handle Mechanics 2. Bucket Handle Mechanics
Term
Pump Handle Mechanics
Definition
(-->upper ribs 1-5, coronal axis, increased longitudinal dimension) anterior posterior diameter
Term
Bucket Handle Mechanics
Definition
Lower ribs (6-10), Sagittal Axis, Increased lateral dimension transverse diameter
Term
Caliper Motion
Definition
Ribs 11-12, Flare in and out.
Term
Upper Ribs have more _________ Lower Ribs have more ________
Definition
Pump handle, bucket handle
Term
As you move down the throacic spine, the spinous process and the transverse process angle
Definition
Decreases
Term
Pump Handle Motions:
Definition
As inspiration occurs, anterior rib head moves cephalad, posterio rib head moves caudad.
Term
Exhalation Dysfunction =
Definition
Locked down ribs, rib is depreseed anteriorly; anterior part of rib moves cuadad on expiration and restircted on inspiration.
Term
Inhalation Dysfunction =
Definition
Locked up ribs
Term
Definition of Professionalism
Definition
Commitment to carrying out professiional responsiblities, adhereance to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diverse populations.
Term
How can you demonstrate respect?
Definition
Speaks to patient as an equal --->Maintains eye contact --->Introduce self with correct title --->Don't use medical jargon --->Respect Dignity of patient.
Term
how can you demonstrate compassion?
Definition
Comforting, empathetic comments, slow to interrupt, avoid derogatory comments, touch the patient, coommunicates with family.
Term
Integrity:
Definition
Admit errors and omissions; follows through on commitments, answer pages and calls, informs others, don't withhold information.
Term
How can you show responsiveness to societal needs?
Definition
Be invooled in community; care for socially disadvantaged, attentive to needs family,
Term
Professions maintain autonomy by……
Definition
policing themselves
Term
How can you be accountablle bo patients?
Definition
Follow up on commitments, be truthful, make sure patients understand them.
Term
Your personal life should always reflect …..
Definition
Integrity
Term
What are some ways that you can maintain excellency?
Definition
Don't cut corners, legible handwriting, all reading, don't repeat mistakes, do more than expected, be timely.
Term
what are some ethical principles?
Definition
Explain what will happen, involve the family, don't talk about patients, avoid inappropriate humor, ask for help
Term
Always leave your troubles at……..
Definition
Home
Term
We should never self prescribe (True or False)
Definition
TRUE
Term
What are the steps in an Adult Complete History???
Definition
1. Chief Complaint 2. HPI 3. PMH 4. PSH 5. Health Maintenance 6. Occupational and Environmental History 7. Allergies 8. Family History 9. Social History 10. Review of Systems
Term
What is the chief complaint?
Definition
What the patient says ins the reason for the visit.
Term
Can the chief complaint be documented as direct quote?
Definition
Yes
Term
HPI =
Definition
The recent prooblems that made the patient come to the physician.
Term
PMH (Past Medical History) & PSH (Past Surgical History)
Definition
The overall assessment of the patient's previous health history.
Term
Health Maintenance =
Definition
Includes how the patient has hangled illness in the past. Includes patient's immunization history.
Term
Occupational Exposure =
Definition
exposure to toxic and disease-producing substances.
Term
Environmental Exposure =
Definition
Exposure of the patient to toxic substances
Term
What should alllergies include:
Definition
medication, seasonal, and food <-- What type of reaction
Term
Family Hx includes :
Definition
Immediate family members; grandparents, parents, siblings, children.
Term
What is included in Social hx?
Definition
Living conditions, education, life experiences
Term
Tobacco Use should be detailed as:
Definition
Pack/year
Term
If the patient has used drugs:
Definition
need to know what, how muc, how long.
Term
CAGE and Alcohol =
Definition
Cut down, Asked to Avoid, Give Up Alcohol, Eye opener <-- any two of these defines a problem.
Term
The Review of Systems:
Definition
1. General, 2. HEENT 3. Neck, 4. Breasts, 5. Respiratory, 6 Cardiovascular, 7. Gastrointestinal, 8. GUI, 9. Peripheral Vascular, 10 Musculoskeletal, 11 Psychiatric, 12. Neurologic, 13. hematologic, 14. Endocrine, 15. Skin
Term
Document only the things:
Definition
Actually done.
Term
What is a SOAP note?
Definition
Subjective (what the patient tells you), Objective ( What you find), Assessment (Differential Diagnosis), Plan (what you will do)
Term
HPI (history of present illness)
Definition
OPPQQRSTA ---> O - Osteophatic complaints, P - Palliiation. P - Provocation, Q -Quality, Q- Quanity, R-Radiation, S-Setting, T-Timing, A-Associated Findings.
Term
Physical examination should address the …..
Definition
areas which are relevant to the chief complaint.
Term
Vital signs should be done before examination, and should include:
Definition
height and weight, Temperature, Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Respirations.
Term
What are the Steps in Clinical Reasoning?
Definition
1. Identify the abnormal findings, 2. localize these finds, 3. interpret these in terms of the probable process, 4. come up with a hypothesis, 5. Establish a working diagnosis, 6. Develop a plan.
Term
VINDICATEDO = Working Diagnosis Steps:
Definition
V-vascular, I-infectious or idiopathic, N-neoplastic, D-degenerative, I-Inflammatory(Iatrogenic), C - Congenital, A-autoimmune, T-traumatic, E-endocrine, D-drugs, O-osteopathic
Term
The plan is what……
Definition
you must do for the patient….
Term
What does the plan include?
Definition
Includes labs and x-rays, Treatment plans, Education <---- Must be fluid and easily adapted to a change in the patient's condition or test results.
Term
If it isn't written --->
Definition
It's not done.
Term
You should date and time stamp …..
Definition
all entries.
Term
What is anxiety?
Definition
A state of uneasiness
Term
What is depression:
Definition
Lowering of moodd
Term
What is denial?
Definition
Reality is not real.
Term
What is projection?
Definition
It is someone else's problem.
Term
What is regression?
Definition
A return to a better time in life.
Term
What is the average oral temerature?
Definition
37 degrees C or 98.6 degrees farenheit
Term
What is the variation in oral temperature?
Definition
96.4 - 99.1
Term
Rectal Temperature
Definition
0.5>
Term
Axillary Temperature
Definition
0.5<
Term
Tympanic Temperature
Definition
0.8>
Term
What should you look for with a Fever?
Definition
Duration, Localizing symptoms, Onset, Chills & Sweats, Impact on Daily Activity
Term
If a person has a prolonged fever, what should you think?
Definition
inflammatory, autoimmune, or cancer.
Term
What is height?
Definition
Heigh is a measured stocking feet, and is how tall a person is. Notice the body symmetry. Note any deformities.
Term
Weight should be measured in………
Definition
stocking feet.
Term
If a person is obese, we should look too see if the fat is……
Definition
distributed envenly, or if it isllocated in one area.
Term
The 3 types of body types are?
Definition
Ectomorphic, mesomorphic, and endomorphic.
Term
What is BMI?
Definition
A calculation based on height and weight.
Term
What are the BMI Classifications?
Definition
Underweight, Normal, Overweight, Obese, Extremelly Obese
Term
In muscular people, what should we go by to suppliment BMI??
Definition
Waist size
Term
If a person gains weight rapidly, this suggests……
Definition
fluid accumulation.
Term
If a person gradually accummulates weight……
Definition
it should be due to nutrition, organic causes, psychosocial causes.
Term
Optimal Conditions for Blood Pressure…….
Definition
Avoid caffeine and smoking for 30 minutes prior, make room quiet, Seated with foot flat on floor x 5 mintues, free from clothing,
Term
The blood pressure cuff should be at…….
Definition
heart level.
Term
Before we fully check blood pressure, we should……….
Definition
check the radial artery and observe when it is diminished ---> pump up 30 after this pressure.
Term
What is the Ascultatory Gap?
Definition
It is a silent interval that may be present between the sytsolic and diastolic blood pressures.
Term
What is the systolic pressure?
Definition
the point at which you hear the first two consecutive beats.
Term
What is the subclavian steal syndrome?
Definition
When the subclavian artery is stenosed or blocked. This causes retrograde blood flow of vertebral arteries to supply upper extremity.
Term
Turbulence causes…..
Definition
eddies.
Term
When was turbulence in blood pressure first described?
Definition
1905 by Nikolai Korotkoff.
Term
Korotkoff Sounds --->
Definition
Phase 1 = systolic value (when pulse becomes clear) Phase 2 = Murmurs Phase 3= Tapping Sound Phase 4 = within 10 mmHG above the diastolic blood pressure, this is the muting. Phase 5 = Silence as the cuff pressure dorps below the diastolic blood pressure. This is considered the diastolic blood pressure.
Term
The aorta has compliance, which results in -->
Definition
mitigation of the pressure exerted by the heart.
Term
We should use a bare arm for blood pressure because -->
Definition
it provides the most accurrate, reproducible readings.
Term
Normal Systolic Values
Definition
<120 mm HG
Term
Normal Diastolic Values
Definition
<80 mm Hg
Term
What is the white coat syndrome?
Definition
Occurs in 10 - 20% of all patients, when patients are scared of being in the doctors office.
Term
How should we measure orthostatic blood pressure?
Definition
Have the patient lay supine and take the blood pressure, wait 3 minutes, then have the patient stand up and repeat.
Term
If systoolic blood pressure drops slightly -->
Definition
No orthostatic hyoptension.
Term
If diastolic raises slightly -->
Definition
NO orthostatic hypotension.
Term
If systolic blood pressure drops greater than 20 mm Hg -->
Definition
orthstasis
Term
If diastolic BP drops less than 10 mm Hg -->
Definition
othostasis
Term
Symptoms of orthostasis:
Definition
Dizziness, Irregular Pulse, Tachycardia, Low BP, Tachypnea, Fever, Altered Mental State
Term
What is a common site to measure the heart rate?
Definition
Radial Artery
Term
If Heart Rate is normal, count for
Definition
30 seconds and multiply by 2.
Term
If heart rate is abnormal, count for…..
Definition
60 seconds.
Term
What is the normal heart rate?
Definition
50 - 90 bpm
Term
What is the normal respiratory rate?
Definition
20 breaths / minute
Term
What is pulse oximetry?
Definition
Indirect measurement of the oxygen saturation of the blood (%hemoglobin in the oxyhemoglobin)
Term
What is the functiion of the skin?
Definition
Boundary for fluid, -->Protects underlying tissues, -->Maintains Body Temperature
Term
The skin comprises how much % of body weight?
Definition
16%
Term
What is vellus hair?
Definition
Short, fine, less pigmentation
Term
What is Terminal Hair?
Definition
Coarser, Pigmented --> Found on the scalp and eybrows.
Term
What is the function of nails?
Definition
Protection of the distal ends of the digits
Term
Sebaeous glands are found where?
Definition
Present in all surfaces --->Except the Palms and Soles of the feet.
Term
What are sweat glands?
Definition
Eccrine Glands
Term
What is the function of Eccrine Glands?
Definition
Widely distributed, help control body temperature.
Term
Where are apocrine glands?
Definition
Found in the axilla and groin --->Stimulated by emotiional stress.
Term
What are the 3 layers of the tissue?
Definition
1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Subcutaneous
Term
Cellulitis is found where?
Definition
Fat
Term
Where is impetigo found?
Definition
Stratum Corneum
Term
What kind of light should we inspect the patient in?
Definition
Natural Light --> Most Accurate Coloring.
Term
What is clubbing of the fingernails?
Definition
Distal part of the finger is englardged compared with the proximal part.
Term
What are some diseases that present with clubbing?
Definition
Pulmonary Disorders (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Coal Worker's Pneumocconiosis), Cardiac Disease, GI, Skin, Cannabis Use, Pregnancy, Malignancies.
Term
What causes clubbing?
Definition
Distal digital vasodilation.
Term
What are basal cell carcinomas?
Definition
80% of skin cancers, shiny and translucent -->grow slowly and rarely metastize
Term
What are squamoous cell carcinoma?
Definition
16% of skin cancers --> crusted, scaly, and ulcerated --->can metastize
Term
What is Melanoma?
Definition
4% of skin cancers -->Spreads rapidly
Term
What causes basal cell carcinomas?
Definition
UV ----> Age 30
Term
What causes squamous cell carcinoma?
Definition
UV, age, chronic skin irritation, light colored skin.
Term
When screening moles for melanoma, what should you look for?
Definition
Asymmetry, Irregular Borders, Variation in Color, Diameter that is >6mm, Elevation or Enlargement
Term
What are the risk factors for Melanoma?
Definition
Hx of previous melanoma, >50 years of age, no regular dermatologist, Mole changing, Male gender,1-4 atypica moles, red hair, UV exposure, light eye, family HX of melanoma.
Term
Scale describes --->
Definition
superficial epidermal cells that are dad and cast off from the skin.
Term
macules --->
Definition
Nonpalpable lesions that vary in pigmentatioon from the surrounding skin.
Term
Papules --->
Definition
palpable, discrete lesion measuring ,5.
Term
Plaques --->
Definition
Confluence of papules.
Term
Nodules --->
Definition
Palpable, discrete lesions measuring >6mm diameter. Deeper in skin.
Term
Cysts ---->
Definition
Enclosed cavities wiith a lining that can contain a liquid or semisolid material.
Term
Pustules ---->
Definition
Purulent materials.
Term
Vesicles ---->
Definition
Small, contain serous material.
Term
Psoriasis ---->
Definition
erythematous plaques with sharply defined margins that are raised aboove the surrounding normal skin.
Term
How many seconds do you have to make a first impression?
Definition
7 seconds.
Term
What are the 7 steps to make a good impression?
Definition
1. Adjust your attitude, 2. Straighten your posture, 3. Smile, 4. Make eye Contact, 5. Raise your eyebrows, 6. Shake hand, 7. Lean in Slightly.
Term
How much percentage of communication is non verbal?
Definition
93%
Term
How much percentrage of communication is of your face?
Definition
53%
Term
How much percentage of communication is of the voice?
Definition
38%
Term
What are some nonverbal communications
Definition
1. Gestures, 2. Body Language, 3. Facial Expression, 4. Eye Contact, 5. Conversation Distance
Term
In Eye contact, make sure you focus on …….
Definition
what the patient is showing you.
Term
What is an acceptable distance of conversation?
Definition
An arm's length to 4 feet.
Term
What can be a physician's greatest skill?
Definition
History taking.
Term
it takes a good medical knowledge for a clinicians to be a …..
Definition
Good history taker.
Term
Always start history with ………
Definition
HPI
Term
Components of a History are:
Definition
HPI, PMH, PSH, Medications, Allergies, Social History, Family History, Review of Systems, Health Maintenance.
Term
Review of Symptoms (Correct Order)
Definition
1. Constitutional Symptoms, 2. HEENT, 3. Cardiovascular, 4. Respiratory, 5. GI, 6. GUI, 7.Musculoskeletal, 8. Integumentary, 9. Neurological, 10 Psychiatric, 11. Endocrine, 12. hematologic/Lymphatic, 13. Allergic
Term
We should learn to utilized ………
Definition
The awkward silence.
Term
The physical exam allows us to …………
Definition
make a better differential diagnosis.
Term
The Physical Exams (Correct Order) ---->
Definition
1. General, 2. HEENT 3. Neck, 4. Respiratory, 5. Chest/Breast, 6 Cardiovascular, 7. Abdomen, 8. Back, 9. Genitourinary, 10 Musculoskeletal, 11. Neurologic System, 12. Psychiatric, 13. Skin, Hair, and Nails, 14. Lymphatic System
Term
We should always drape the patient (True or False)
Definition
True
Term
The patient must always be the ……..
Definition
center of the focus.
Term
The patient should always be ……..
Definition
comfortable at all times; Help the patient lie down, help the patient up froom the table; Make sure the patient's legs are supported while they are lying down.
Term
Your assessment is…….
Definition
the most likely cause for all of the data you have taken in. Relate it to the patient's in normal language.
Term
Your plan must line up with ………
Definition
your assessment.
Term
If you discuss smoking cessation……
Definition
your diagnosis must be nicotine dependance.
Term
If you want to treat with OMM……..
Definition
you must diagnosis with somatic dysfunction.
Term
What is the conclusion:
Definition
The termination of the visit: 1. assessment, 2. Work up, 3. Treatment, 4. Disposition, 5. Education, 6. Enunciation of plan from patient.
Term
incorporate the cranial nerve exam with ……
Definition
HEENT
Term
We should begin our exams by looking at the…….
Definition
Face
Term
We should iinspect the head by looking at the:
Definition
1. Position (Tilted, Tremor) 2. Hair, 3. Rashes or Lesions, 4. Swelling or Masses,
Term
Battle signs may indicate……..
Definition
fracture of the base of the skull.
Term
Raccoon eyes may indicate…….
Definition
frontal trauma.
Term
When we palpate the head, we should look for…….
Definition
Tenderness, Masses, Shape, and Temporal Artery Tenderness
Term
When inspecting the neck, we should look…..
Definition
for masses or rashes; thyroid enlargement; scars, tracheal deviation; distended veins.
Term
When palpating the neck………
Definition
1.Anterior and posterior lymphatic ducts, 2 anterioa nd psoterior triangle, 3. Salivary Glands, 4. Midline Trachea, 5. Supraclavicular Areas, 6. Thyroid.
Term
What can a virchow signal node represent……
Definition
Metastasis from abdominal cancer.
Term
When you palpate the thyroid, your should…….
Definition
palpate during swallowing; characterize and document by size, consistency, tenderness, nodules.
Term
What are some ear symptoms?
Definition
1. Pain, 2. Drainage, 3. Tinnitus, 4. Hearing Loss, 5. Vertigo
Term
What is vertigo?
Definition
False perception oof movement or spinning while at rest.
Term
What should we use to examine the ears?
Definition
Otoscope and 512Hz tuning fork.
Term
What should we first do when inspecting the ears?
Definition
The auricles and Mastoid Region; and then palpate this area.
Term
When performing otoscopy, what should we do?
Definition
1. patient seated, 2. ask them not to move, 3. tip oof speculum in external canal under direct vision, 4. Gently pull back on top of ear 5. Advance scope slowly as you look thru window.
Term
What should you not do in otoscopy?
Definition
Fast, excessive movement.
Term
What are the two hearing acuity tests?
Definition
Whisper Test and Audiometry
Term
What is conductive Hearing Loss?
Definition
Impeded amplification or transmission of sound to cochlea ----->Can involve external ear canal, tympanic membrane, middle ear space or contents.
Term
What is sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Definition
Involves inner ear acoustic nerve and/or central auditory pathways.
Term
Can the otoscopic exam may be completely normal?
Definition
Yes
Term
How to you perform a weber test?
Definition
place the tuning fork in midline of patient's scalp or forehead ---->Ask where sound is heard
Term
Results of weber test:
Definition
Normal = hear equally bilaterally, Conductive Loss = Laterlizes to affected ear, Sensorineural Loss = Lateralizes to unaffected ear.
Term
What is the rinne test?
Definition
Place a tuning fork on mastoid process and ask the atient when the sound canot be heard any longer -->then place the tuning fork in front of ear and ask if sound can still be heard.
Term
What is a normal Rinne ?
Definition
Air conduction being louder than bone conduction.
Term
What is a conductive loss on the Rinne?
Definition
Bone is greater than air conduction.
Term
What is a sensorineural loss on the Rinne?
Definition
Air conduction better than bone.
Term
How should we perform a Nose and Paranasal Sinus Exam?
Definition
1. Inspect the external Nose, 2. Palpate the ridge and soft tissue sof the nose, 3. Evaluate patency of nares, 4. Inspect nasal muscosa and septum, 5. Inspect and palpate regions of the sinuses.
Term
What is hutchinson's sign?
Definition
Herpes zoster of nasolciliary branch of the 1st triigenminal nerve ----> Easy to miss.
Term
What are some hypopharynx symptoms?
Definition
Pain, Mass, stridor, hoarseness (dysphonia)
Term
What should we inspect in an oropharyx examination?
Definition
Inspection: Lips, Gingiva, Teeth, Tongue, Pharynx, Tonsils, Floor of the Mouth; Palpation: Tongue, Floor of the Mouth.
Term
What are the classes of Mallampati Classification?
Definition
Class 1: Full visibility oof tonsils, uvula, and soft palate; Class 2: Visibility of hard and soft palate, upper portion of tonsils and uvula; Class 3: Soft and hard palate and base of the uvula are visible; Class 4: Hard Palate Visible
Term
Occular Symptoms:
Definition
Loss of vision, diplopia, tearing, redness, discharge.
Term
What should we evaluate in an eye examination?
Definition
Gaze, puils, ocular movements, visual acuity, external eye structures, visual fields, ophthalmoscopic examination.
Term
Using an eye chart:
Definition
The patient reads the smallest line with each eye, then both ---> first 20 = how far patient is from chart, Second number = how far a normal person could read this.
Term
What is proptosis:
Definition
enlargment of the actual globe or protrusion resulting from trauma/swelling behind the globe.
Term
Periorbital cellulitis :
Definition
An infection around the globe of the eye.
Term
What is a chalazion?
Definition
A process that is caused by blockage of the melbomian glands.
Term
What is a hordeolum?
Definition
Often called a stye……… A staph infection of the glands in the eye lid.
Term
What is infectious conjuctivitis?
Definition
Purulent discharge and injected conjuctiva.
Term
What is allergic conjunctivitis?
Definition
Edematoous conjunctiva of allergic conjunctivitis.
Term
What is sclearal icterus?
Definition
jaundice
Term
What is the corneal reflex test?
Definition
The patient is direted to look at light held directly in front of the eyes at 2 feet. ---->Observe the locations of the light reflextions on the cornea.
Term
Disconjugate Gaze occurs when…….
Definition
asymmetrical light reflections occur in the cornea.
Term
Strabismus =
Definition
Disconjugate Gaze ( when the eyes doo not focus on the same point)
Term
Tropias is what?
Definition
A fixed disconjugacy which is detected by a Cover Test
Term
What is phorias?
Definition
Occurs when an eye fixates properly on an object, but wanders when fixation is interrupted.
Term
How do you perform a cover test?
Definition
Ask the patient ot fix gaze on an object ---> cover focused eye ----> observe uncovered eye for movement.
Term
How do you perform a cover, uncover test?
Definition
Ask the patient to fix gaze on an object -->cover one eye --->Observe unvovered eye ----> remove cover and observe covered eye for movement back to correct position.
Term
When you test the extra ocular space, how should you do this?
Definition
Ask the patient to follow an object with their eyes (finger)…..Move their eyes through a pattern that resembles of an H
Term
Cranial Nerve 4 =
Definition
Down and nasal
Term
Cranial nerve 6 =
Definition
Lateral gaze
Term
What is accommodation?
Definition
have the patient focus on a distant object and then at a test object 10cm from nose.
Term
What does a panoptic opthalmoscope show?
Definition
more of the funsu in one view, easier to uses and see the discs ---->Great for non dilated eye exams.
Term
What are optic discs??
Definition
It is the head of the optic nerve……should be the first object to evaluate.
Term
What is the hallmark of a papilledema
Definition
Blurred margins.
Term
What are cataracts?
Definition
Cataracts are cloudy or opaque structures wihtin the lens………
Term
How doo you identify cataracts……
Definition
Shine a light through the eye and look for an obstruction of red reflex.
Term
Muscle Spindle
Definition
Senses muscle length and rate of change

-->Very sensitive

-->Discharge rate increases as sensory ending is stretched.

-->Induces reflex contraction and helps in reciprocal inhibition.

--Postural Muscles
Term
Golgi Tendon Organs
Definition
--Located in musculotendinous area @ distal ends

-->measures muscle tendon & sensitive to stretch
Term
Sufficient impulses from Golgi Tendon will result in........
Definition
Inhibition of the muscle it occupies and its synergists

-->Facilitates the Antagonists
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