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3069 Exam 4
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
07/21/2014

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Term
Describe non-synovial joints
Definition
bones are joined by fibrous tissue
Term
Describe synovial joints
Definition
freely movable
Term
Define ligament
Definition
fibrous bands bone to bone; prevents unwanted movement directions
Term
Define Bursa
Definition
enclosed sac filled with synovial fluid
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
bend limb
Definition
flexion
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
straighten limb
Definition
extension
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move limb away from midline
Definition
abduction
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move limb toward midline
Definition
adduction
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
turn forearm palm down
Definition
pronation
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
turn forearm palm up
Definition
supination
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move arm in a circle around the shoulder
Definition
circumduction
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move sole of foot inward at ankle
Definition
inversion
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move sole of foot outward at ankle
Definition
eversion
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move head at central axis
Definition
rotation
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
move body part forward parallel to the ground
Definition
protraction
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement: move body part backward parallel to the ground
Definition
retraction
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
raise body part
Definition
elevation
Term
ID Skeletal muscle movement:
lower body part
Definition
depression
Term
What are some MS developmental considerations for the aging adult?
Definition
decrease in height, kyphosis, ROM is same unless disease is present
Term
What is the order of examination for MS?
Definition
inspection, palpation, ROM, Muscle testing
Term
Always compare ____ sides
Definition
contralateral
Term
When comparing limbs bilaterally a discrepancy of ____ is abnormal
Definition
>3cm
Term
Define isometric muscle contraction
Definition
without inducing movement
Term
Describe subluxation
Definition
partial dislodgement of the bone from joint cavity
Term
ID muscle strength grade:
complete ROM against full resistance
Definition
5 normal 100%
Term
ID muscle strength grade:
Complete ROM against moderate resistance
Definition
4 good 75%
Term
ID muscle strength grade:
Complete ROM without resistance
Definition
3 fair 50%
Term
ID muscle strength grade:
Complete ROM only if joint fully supported
Definition
2 poor 25%
Term
ID muscle strength grade:
Muscle contraction visible but insufficient to move joint
Definition
1 trace 10%
Term
ID muscle strength grade:
no visible or palpable muscle contraction
Definition
0 none 0%
Term
Describe the phalen's test
Definition
ask person to hold both hands behind back while flexing wrists 90 deg.; should have no symptoms after 60 sec.; if so, carpel tunnel
Term
Describe tinel's sign
Definition
direct percussion of median nerve at wrist; should have no symptoms; if so, carpel tunnel
Term
What is the bulge sign in the knee indicative of?
Definition
small amt of fliud
Term
What is ballottement of the patella indicative of?
Definition
larger amt of fliud
Term
Describe McMurray's test
Definition
test for meniscal tears; pt is supine flex knee and hip, rotate leg in and out, externally rotate leg and push inward stress on knee; slowly extend knee; should be smooth, no pain
Term
ID function of the brain lobe:
frontal
Definition
behavior, personality emotion, intellectual function
Term
ID function of the brain lobe:
Borca's area
Definition
in frontal lobe, motor speech (functional loss = expressive aphasia
Term
ID function of the brain lobe:
Parietal
Definition
sensory
Term
ID function of the brain lobe:
wernicke's area
Definition
temporal, language comprehension (functional loss= receptive aphasia)
Term
ADH, osmoreceptors and thermal receptors are located where?
Definition
hypothalamus
Term
What is the purpose of the spinothalamic tract?
Definition
sensory pathway of pain, temp and light touch
Term
What is the purpose of the posterior colums?
Definition
sensory pathway of position (proprioception), vibration and finely localized touch (stereognosis)
Term
What is the result of upper motor neuron dysfunction?
Definition
spasticity
Term
What is the result of lower motor neuron dysfunction?
Definition
flaccidity
Term
Define DTR
Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
What are the 4 components of the reflex arc?
Definition
DTR, superficial (corneal, abdominal), visceral, pathologic
Term
Name the 12 cranial nerves in order
Definition
Olfactory, Optic. Occulomotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, abducens, facial, acoustic, glossopharyngeal, vagus, spinal, hypoglossal
Term
What is the mnemoinc for cranial types?
Definition
Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says Bad Business Marries Money
Term
What are the developmental considerations for the aging adult regarding the nervous system?
Definition
general atrohpy with steady loss of neurons (decreased DTRs, loss of vibratory sense; decreased cerebral blood flow (loss of balance, dizziness, forgetfulness)
Term
Describe the glasgow coma scale
Definition
level of consciousness; 15 fully alert, 7 or less= coma
Term
Describe decerebrate rigidity
Definition
upper extremities stiffly extended, adducted, internal rotation, plantar flexion, teeth clenched, hyperextended back; lesion in brain stem
Term
Describe decorticate rigidity
Definition
flexion of arm, wrist and fingers, adduction of arm , plantar reflexion; hemispheric lesion of cerebral cortex
Term
What 3 cranial nerves are concerned with eye movement and pupil constriction?
Definition
3, 4 and 6
Term
Describe the function of CN 5
Definition
motor: masseter muscles; sensory: light touch; corneal reflex (often ommitted)
Term
Describe the functions of CN7
Definition
motor: facial mobility (expressions); sensory: taste
Term
What is the purpose of CN8?
Definition
hearing acuity (whisper test, weber, rinne)
Term
What is the function of CNs 9 and 10?
Definition
motor: tongue movement (depress tongue and say "ahh"), gag reflex; sensory: taste on posterior tongue
Term
How do you test the function of CN11?
Definition
shrug shoulders, turn head against resistance
Term
How do you test the function of CN12?
Definition
stick out tongue (no wasting or tremors) say light, tight, dynamite (articulation)
Term
Balance tests and coordination movements test the function of what part of the brain?
Definition
cerebellum
Term
What part of the sensory system helps differentiate between sharp and dull pain?
Definition
spinothalamic tract
Term
tactile discrimination includes what 5 tests?
Definition
stereognosis, graphesthesia, two point discrimination, extinction, point location
Term
The tactile discrimination function is part of what sensory system?
Definition
posterior column tract
Term
Describe how to test the following DTR:
biceps
Definition
strike thumb while it touches the biceps tendon
Term
Describe how to test the following DTR:
tricpes
Definition
hold upper arm at side and strike elbow
Term
Describe how to test the following DTR:
brachioradialis
Definition
strike forearm area near wrist
Term
Describe how to test the following DTR:
achilles
Definition
hold foot in dorsiflexion and strike tendon
Term
Describe how to test the following DTR:
clonus
Definition
briskly dorsiflex after relaxing the muscle and observe for rapid contractions
Term
Too much ___ can cause muscle reflexes to go away
Definition
Mg
Term
Describe a positive babinski reflex
Definition
toes fan out when upside down J is written on the foot; pathologic
Term
Define meningeal irritation
Definition
possible meningitis of dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater; positive meningeal signs
Term
Describe the MMSE
Definition
MiniMental State Exam to detect delirium and dementia; orientation, registration (repeat 3 words immediately), attention and calculation, recall (3 words from before), language; max of 30
Term
What is normal GU appearance and function for female newborn?
Definition
adhesions, labia/clitoris engorged; urination within 24 hrs
Term
What is a normal GU appearance and function for male newborns?
Definition
testes palpable, edematous scrotum with rugae, no penile retraction for 3 months; urination within 24 hrs
Term
How many voidings does an infant usually have per day and what should it look like?
Definition
15-20; pink tinge
Term
What is the prognosis for hydrocele in an infant?
Definition
It will resolve on its own
Term
What is the first sign of puberty in a female?
Definition
breast development
Term
What is the first sign of puberty is males?
Definition
testicular enlargement
Term
When does an infant have voluntary control of swallowing?
Definition
6 weeks
Term
Is it normal for infants to have visual peristalsis?
Definition
yes
Term
How do you fix distension from gas in an infant?
Definition
bicylcle the legs
Term
When does the digestive process complete for infants?
Definition
2 yo
Term
What are the daily fluid intake requirements for infants?
Definition
1-10kg= 100ml/kg/day
11-20= 50ml/kg/day
>20kg=20ml/kg/day
Term
Describe the stool appearance:
meconium
Definition
motor oil
Term
Describe the stool appearance:
transitional stools
Definition
army green
Term
Describe the stool appearance:
breast milk
Definition
yellow-golden; odor of sour milk (dijon and cottage cheese consistency)
Term
Describe the stool appearance:
Formula
Definition
pale yellow-light brown; stinkier
Term
Describe the stool appearance:
solid food
Definition
brown, soft
Term
Infants appear pot bellied until what age?
Definition
4
Term
What are 3 common abdominal findings in children?
Definition
umbilical hernia, diastasis recti (seperation of rectus muscles), linea nigra (benign)
Term
Where does active bone growth take place?
Definition
epiphyseal plate; weakest point in children
Term
Describe the simian crease
Definition
one line across the palm when there should be two
Term
When is myelination of the spinal cord nearly complete in a child?
Definition
2 yo
Term
Genu varum is comon up to ___ yrs
Definition
2
Term
Genu valgum is aka what and is common up to what year?
Definition
knock knees; 2-3.5 yrs
Term
What is the medical term for bowleggedness and when does it resolve?
Definition
metatarsus adductus; 3 yrs
Term
What is a normal infant gait appearance?
Definition
broad based with arms out for balance
Term
ID age range:
gait: base narrows with arms closer to sides
Definition
preschooler
Term
What age group is likely to have subluxation of the elbow from swinging them around too much?
Definition
preschoolers
Term
When does each age experience its prepubescent growth spurt?
Definition
Girls:10
Boys: 12
Term
flat footedness and pigeon toe is normal until what age?
Definition
3
Term
What is the name of the assessment used during a scoliosis exam?
Definition
adams test
Term
Describe the closure of cranial sutures
Definition
posterior: 6-8 weeks
anterior: 9-24 months
Term
Describe brain growth in early childhood
Definition
By year 1 brain is 2.5 times birth weight
By 5-6yrs brain has tripled in size
Brain is 12% body weight at birth and 2% by adulthood
Term
When are sensation assessments begun in children?
Definition
6yrs
Term
How do you check CN12 in an infant?
Definition
pinch their nose and the mouth will open to see tongue
Term
Describe rooting reflex in infants
Definition
when cheek is brushed, infant will turn toward that side and open its mouth
Term
Describe landau reflex
Definition
when infant is prone it will raise its head and arch back; "swan dive"
Term
Describe the plantar grasp in infants
Definition
when thumb touches ball of infant's foot, toes grasp thumb
Term
Describe the asymmetric tonic neck relfex of infants
Definition
supine, turn head to side with ipsilateral extension of arm/leg; "fencing"
Term
Describe moro reflex
Definition
symmetric abduction, extension of extremities in response to movement or loud noise
Term
Describe thee parachute reflex
Definition
horizontal prone position, hands/fingers extend to protect from falling
Term
Describe the placing reflex
Definition
when infant help upright near a table feels the bottom with its foot and steps onto it
Term
Describe stepping reflex
Definition
when infant help upright and feet placed on table they alternately "step"
Term
What is the most common permanent neurologic disability of childhood?
Definition
cerebral palsy; spasticity is early signs with cognitive and language deficits
Term
What are 3 behavioral warning signs of CP?
Definition
Extreme irritability, no smile by 3 months, feeding difficulties
Term
Describe gower's sign
Definition
from crawling position child uses hands to climb up legs and stand
Term
Define osteopenia
Definition
bones density one standard deviation below that of a 30 yo white woman
Term
Define osteoporosis
Definition
bone density 2.5 standard deviations or more below an avg 30 yo white woman
Term
Define Colles fractures
Definition
common fracture site of distal radius, proximal femur, and thoracic and lumbar vertebrae in osteoporsis
Term
Define resporbtion
Definition
release
Term
What happens when Ca is low in the body?
Definition
PTH is realeased by parathyroid gland; kidneys activate viatmain D
Term
In age, bone ____ exceeds bone _____
Definition
absorption; formation
Term
What meds causes bone loss when used for more than 6 months?
Definition
corticosteroids
Term
Why is osteoporosis 8x's more common in women than men?
Definition
lower Ca intake, less bones mass and pregnancy/breastfeeding deplete skeletal reserve of Ca
Term
What are the clinical manifestations of osteoporosis?
Definition
dowager's hump (kyphosis), excessive height loss, atrophy and hip fractures
Term
Describe DEXA
Definition
bone density measuring machine; most accurate to determine osteoporosis diagnosis
Term
Describe osteomalacia
Definition
soft bones, inadequate mineralization, low absorption of Ca from intestines
Term
Describe osteomyelitis
Definition
pyrogenic infection of bone, bone marrow and surrounding tissue; can but acute (4-6 wks) or chronic (more than 4 wks)
Term
What are some predisposing factors for osteomyelitis?
Definition
diabetes, sickel cell,dental abscess, under 12 and over 50
Term
Where is osteomyelitis most seen?
Definition
metaphyseal area of long bones
Term
Describe indirect entry in bone disease
Definition
from blood to bone to distal femur, proximal tibia, humerus and radius
Term
Describe direct entry in bone disease
Definition
open wound that may also occur in presence of foreign body; microorgs grow causing increased pressure, necrosis and sequesrum forms
Term
Describe sequestreum and involucum in osteomyelitis
Definition
sequestreum is where bone dies (infected island in bone); involcum is newe bone that seals dead bone forming a hole
Term
What are the 6 Ps of neurovascular assessment?
Definition
parasthesia, pain, piokilothermia, pallor, paralysis, pulselessness
Term
What are the CMS of distal neurovascular status?
Definition
Circulationi, Movement, Sensation
Term
Describe RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis; chronic systemic deforming inflammation of the synovial joints
Term
What type of inflammatory response is RA?
Definition
3
Term
Describe the patho of RA
Definition
inflammation spreads causing coag products to be deposited in synovial membrane; fibrin develops into granulation tissue "pannus" (classic finding); inhibits joint tissue regeneration
Term
What are the commonly affected joints of RA?
Definition
fingers, feet wrists elbows knees
Term
Describe the clinical manifestations of RA
Definition
stiffness in the morning (1hr), loss of mobility, swan neck, boutonniere and ulnar deviation deformities
Term
Describe raynaud's phenomenon
Definition
reversible ischemia of peripheral arterioles in response to cold or stress with intense vasospasm pallor and cyanosis
Term
Describe the diagnostic criteria for RA
Definition
4-7 must be presnt; morning stiffness (over 1 hr for 6 wks), arthritis of 3 or more joints, symmetric arthritis, rhematoid nodules, serum rheumatoid factor
Term
Describe osteoarthritis
Definition
slow progressive non-inflammatory disease of synovial especially weight bearing joints; degeneration of articular cartilage
Term
Who is at risk for DJD/OA?
Definition
athletes and obese (wear and tear on joints)
Term
Describe the clinical manifestations of DJD/OA
Definition
pain in joint with ambulation, stiffness after rest, crepitus (grating), herberden's nodes and bouchard's nodes; increased symptoms at end of day
Term
Describe herberden's nodes
Definition
bony overgrowths at distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints
Term
Describe bouchard's nodes
Definition
bony overgrowth at proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints
Term
Describe gout
Definition
abnormal amounts of urates in the body from overproduction (secondary) or underexcretion of uric acid (primary)
Term
What is the patho of gout linked to?
Definition
purine metabolism and kidney function; uric acid is breakdown product of first
Term
Where is the most common place for gout to occur?
Definition
big toe
Term
What causes gouty arthritis?
Definition
crystallizatino of uric acid in synovial fluid
Term
Describe tophi in gout
Definition
small white nodules visible through the skin caused by crystal deposition over time
Term
Describe stage 1 gout
Definition
asymptomatic hyperuricemia; elevated serum uric acid but no manifestations
Term
ID gout stage: great toe is vulnerable; triggered by trauma drugs or alcohol; severe pain in effected joints noticed at night
Definition
Acute gouty arthritis; stage 2
Term
ID gout type: deposit of urate crystals surrounded by granuloma of macrophages that have developed into epithelial cells; cause painless swellings of ear helix, finger hands knees feet
Definition
tophaceous gout; 3; lesions of chronicity
Term
What grade of fever is associated with gout?
Definition
39C
Term
What is considered an elecated serum uric acid?
Definition
>7.5
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