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Tests and Measures Course 1st Exam
Inspection
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Graduate
02/06/2011

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Term
When inspecting the skin you are looking for skin integrity, skin color, and ____ formation.
Definition
scar
Term
cyanosis
Definition
blue color of skin or nails... due to tissues lacking oxygen
Term
blue/black
Definition
ecchmyosis: can occur because of bruising
Term
red color of the skin can be due to _________
Definition
infection
Term
Jaundice of the eyes and skin are associated with what color?
Definition
Yellow
Term
A white color to the skin can be described as blanched, or _________ circulation
Definition
decreased
Term
Tissue death or _______ can appear as the color _____ on the skin.
Definition
- necrosis
- black
Term
When measuring the circumference and volume it is usually due to

-atrophy
- _____
- lymphedema
Definition
edema
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Can be caused by a postfracture site where a cast was necessary to wear for immobilization, or for muscle disorders such as ALS.
Term
When measuring the upper and lower extremities, measurements should be taken _________ for patients with atrophy or edema for a ____ comparison.
Definition
-bilaterally
-base
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling, typically occurs in the arms and legs.
Term
Lymphedema
Definition
Swelling due to overload of lymphatic system in which lymph volume exceeds transport capabilities resulting in obstructed lymph flow, swelling, pain, and susceptibility to infection.
Term
The superficial structures of the integumentary system include skin, ____, and hair.
Definition
nails
Term
-Scars/rashes
-Psoriasis (erythematous patch, silvery scales)
- Herpes Zoster (red, dermatomal, vesicles burning)adult shingles
- Scleroderma (hardening of the skin, tightening)
Definition
Things to look for when inspecting the skin.
Term
Things to inspect when looking at the nails.
Definition
-Clubbing (pulmonary)
-Beau's lines(anemia, malnutrition)
-Pitting(psoriasis,diabetes,PVD)
-Spoon shaped(anemia,chronic infection,malnutrition,Raynaud)
Term
-Atrophic(lack of hair, shiny, dry, due to poor circulation)
-Alopecia (anemia, hypopituitary, adrenal,gonad)[where clumps of hair fall out]
Definition
Things to look for when inspecting hair
Term
Skin lesions
Definition
loss or change of local tissue continuity, structure, or function
Term
Skin cancer remember ABCD if atypical characteristics are observed.
Definition
A- Assymetry
B- Border irregular
C- Color variation
D- Diameter >6mm
Term
When to inspect the skin....

-When risk factors are present
-Pressure point areas
-Known incisions/wounds
- _________!
(Removing clothing,shoes,treatment
areas)
Definition
Always
Term
-Pressure ulcers
-Arterial Insufficiency
-Venous Insufficiency
-Diabetic wounds
-Incisions
-Abrasions,lacerations,rashes
Definition
Examples of wounds
Term
Stage 1 (superficial) Pressure Ulcer Staging
Definition
Nonblanchable, erythema of intact skin
Term
Stage 2 (Partial Thickness)
Definition
Partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and/or dermis
Term
Stage 3 (Full Thickness)
Definition
Full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to underlying fascia.
Term
Stage 4 (Skin to Fascia, Muscle, or Bone)
Definition
Full thickness skin loss, with extensive destruction tissue necrosis or damage to muscle, bone and or tendon

-must remove necrotic eschar prior to staging
-Once staging always labeled with original staging
Term
-Nail changes thickened, brown
-Pale, shiny, dry, loss of hair
- Coolness of the extremity
Definition
Chronic Arterial Insufficiency
Term
Chronic ______ Insufficiency

- Bra wny edema
- Hemosiderin staining
-dark
-granular tissue left from breakdown
-indicates iron metabolic breakdown
- Cyanotic may lead to stasis dermatitis
Definition
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Term
_________ Ulcers

-Regular, smooth edges
-Minimal to no gradulation
-Distal toes, feet
-Pedal pulses decreased or absent
Definition
Arterial Ulcers
Term
______ Ulcers

- Irregular good granulation
- Usually shallow, marked edema
- Medial malleolus and tibial area
- Pedal pulses usually present
Definition
Venous Ulcers
Term
______ Ulcers


- Irregular good granulation
- Usually shallow, marked edema
- Medial malleolus and tibial area
- Pedal pulses usually present
Definition
Venous Ulcers
Term
Location
Size and depth of involvement
-Tunneling or Undermining
Color of wound
- Red: Healthy granulation
- Yellow: fibrotic
- Black: necrosis
Amount and characteristics of wound
- mild, moderate, severe draining
- color or odor
Status of the tissues around wound
- pigmented, scarred, atrophic,
cellulitis
Definition
Characteristics of a wound
Term
For the musculoskeletal System you assess

-Gross Asymmetry
- Gross Mobility
- Gross Strength
- ___
Definition
BMI
Term
To assess sensory and gross coordination movements you are investigating the _______ system
Definition
neuromuscular system
Term
Sensory inspection includes looking at
Definition
-reflexes
-dermatomes
-myotomes
Term
Balance
locomotion
transfers
transitional movements
Definition
Thins to inspect when looking at gross coordination movements
Term
Communication Ability
Definition
Affect
Cognition
Language
Learning styles
Assess ability to make needs known
Consciousness
Orientation
Emotional/behavioral responses
Learning barriers
Term
At decision time you can _____, refer,or keep and consult
Definition
keep
Term
-Determined from the initial questioning process of the history and systems review
- Determines a diagnostic hypothesis
- Selects appropriate tests and measures to rule in or rule out causes of the impairments and functional limitations.
-Establishes a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and selects interventions.
Definition
Tests and measures
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