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Final Review
eye vocab, definitions, etc.
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
04/26/2010

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Term
arcus senilis
Definition

whitish ring-shaped or bow-shaped deposit in the cornea that frequently occurs in old age.

A ring in the cornea

keeps the eye from being able to change shape

Term
astigmatism
Definition
defect in optical system (i.e. lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point, resulting in blurred or imperfect vision.
Term
cataract
Definition
clouding of the lens of the eye that obstructs the passage of light.
Term
Dacryocystitis
Definition
inflammation of the lacrimal sac
Term
diplopia
Definition
double vision
Term
dyscoria
Definition
abnormality in the form or shape of the pupil or in the reaction of the two pupils
Term
Ectropion
Definition
abnormal turning out of the eyelid
Term
Enophthalmos
Definition
sinking in of the eyeball into the orbital cavity
Term
Entropion
Definition
inversion/turning inward of the border of the eyelid against the eyeball
Term
Esotropia
Definition
cross eye
Term
Eversion
Definition
turning inside out (of the eyelid)
Term
Exophthalmos
Definition
increase in volume of orbital content, causing protrusion of the globes forward
Term
Field of Vision
Definition
Entire expanse of space visible at a give instant w/o moving the eyes
Term
Floaters
Definition
Optical debris in the vitreous body or lens that may be percieved as a spot before the eyes
Term
Fovea Centralis
Definition
Depression in the center of the macula of the retina, the area of the most acute vision; only cones are present, no blood vessels
Term
Glaucoma
Definition
disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in gradual loss of vision
Term
Hordeolum
Definition
A sty; inflammed swelling of a sebaceous gland at the margin of an eyelid
Term
Hyperopia
Definition
Farsightedness; Condition in which visual images come to focus behind the retina of the eye and vision is better for distant objects, not near objects
Term
Iritis
Definition
inflammation of the iris
Term
Lacrimation
Definition
secretion of tears
Term
Lens
Definition
peice of glass or other transparent material so shaped as to converge or scatter light rays
Term
Lid Lag
Definition
Immobility or lagging of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye
Term
Limbus
Definition
The marginal region of the cornea of the eye by which it is continuous with the sclera
Term
Myopia
Definition
Nearsightedness; visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye because of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the eyeball resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects.
Term
Night Blindness
Definition
pupil doesn't constrict fast enough when light hits it; reduced visual capacity in faint light
Term
Nystagmus
Definition
involuntary rapid movement of the eyeballs from side to side; "shaking" of the eyes
Term
Palpebral
Definition
of or pertaining to the eyelids
Term
Palpebral Fissure
Definition
the space between the margins of the eyelids
Term
Photophobia
Definition
light sensitive
Term
Pinguecuia
Definition
benign yellow-ish spot on bulbar conjunctiva
Term
Presbyopia
Definition
aging/changing of the lens; inability to focus on near objects
Term
Pterygium
Definition
abnormal mass of tissue arising from the conjunctiva of the inner corner of the eye that obstructs vision by growing over the cornea
Term
Ptosis
Definition
Drooping of the upper eyelid
Term
Strabismus
Definition
cross-eye; both eyes don't focus on the same object simultaneously
Term
Kussmaul's
Definition

Faster and deeper respirations without pauses

 

Term
Biot's
Definition
Faster and deeper respirations than normal, with abrupt irregular pauses between them
Term
Cheyne Stoke's
Definition
Respirations that gradually become faster & deeper than normal, then slower; alternates w/ periods of apnea
Term
Eupnea
Definition
normal respiratory rate and rhythm
Term
Apneustic
Definition

Prolonged, gasping inpiration followed by extremely short, inefficient expiration

Increased CO2 levels

"Panting"

Term
Hyperventilation
Definition

Deeper respirations; normal rate

Decreased CO2 levels

Term
Apnea
Definition
Absence of breathing (may be periodic)
Term
Bradypnea
Definition

Slow, but regular respirations

Increased CO2 levels

Term
Tachypnea
Definition

increased respiratory rate

Decreased CO2 levels

Term
Orthopnea
Definition
painful breathing
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored respiration
Term
Papilledema
Definition
swelling and protrusion of the blind spot of the eye caused by edema
Term
Aniscoria
Definition
unequal pupil size
Term
dextrocardia
Definition
heart on right side of chest
Term

Heart Locations:

 

Aortic

Definition
2nd ICS, RSB(R. base)
Term

Heart Locations:

 

Pulmonic

Definition
2nd ICS, LSB (L. base)
Term

Heart Locations:

 

2nd Pulmonic

Definition

3-4th ICS, LSB

This is Erb's point; aortic & pulmonary; 2 sounds here

Term

Heart Locations:

 

Tricuspid

Definition
4th ICS, lower LSB
Term

Heart Locations:

 

Mitral Valve

Definition
5th ICS LMCL (Apex)
Term

Hypospadius

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

Definition

Primary: urethral meatus located on bottom/ventral side (still on glans) of the penis

Secondary: opening on ventral shaft

Tertiary: opening on the ventral side of base

Term
Hydrocele
Definition

fluid accumulation in tunica vaginalis; nontender, smooth, firm mass

can be common in newborn; should resolve by 6 months

Term
Genital Warts
Definition

soft, reddish lesion, arises b/c of infection w/ papovavirus

generally present on prepuce, glans penis, and penile shaft

Term

Varicocele

Small, Medium, Large

Definition

dialtion and torsion of the veins within the spermatic cord

most common on l. side, may be painful, occurs @ top of scrotum

Small: palpated only during Valsalva maneuver; only decrease in sperm count

Medium: Palpated w/o Valsalva maneuver, feel stg. but can't tell what

Large: obvious, visible bulging of scrotal skin, looks like a hard varicose vein

 

Term
Spermatocele
Definition

cystic swelling occurring on the epididymis

smaller than hydrocele, can still transilluminate

Term
Epididymitis
Definition

inflammation of epididymis

may occur w/ UTI or STI

occurs mostly adolescence-adulthood, gradual onset

 

Term
Spermatic Cord Torsion
Definition

spermatic cord that supplies blood to testicles is twisted, cutting off blood supply

acute onset, neewborn to adolescence; testicle very tender, scrotal discoloration often present

 

Term
Testicular Tumor
Definition

neoplasm arising from testicle

irregular, nontender mass fixed on testes

doesn't transilluminate

 

Term
Paraphimosis
Definition

inability to replace the foreskin to its usual position after it has been retracted behind the glans

impairment of local circulation may lead to edema of gangrene of glans

Term
Indirect Inguinal Hernia
Definition
most common type; through internal inguinal ring; comes down canal and touches fingertip upon exam
Term
Amenorrhea
Definition
no period
Term
Hypermenorrhea
Definition
excessive vleeding during normal length period
Term
Hypomenorrhea
Definition
Decreased amt. of menstrual flow
Term
Menorrhagia
Definition
excessive bleeding during menstrual period that is longer than usual
Term
Metrorrhagia
Definition
irregular peiods of normal flow
Term

Menometrorrhagia

 

Definition
Irregular with heavy bleeding
Term
Oligomenorrhea
Definition
infrequent periods
Term
Polymenorrhea
Definition
increased frequency of period not always associated w/ ovulation
Term
Thelarche
Definition
beginning of female pubertal breast development
Term
Dysmenorrhea
Definition
painful; "normal" length amount
Term
Situs inversus
Definition
heart and stomach are palced to the right and liver to the left
Term
Still Murmur
Definition

occurs in active, healthy kids b/w 3-7 y/o; caused by vigorous expulsion of blood from left ventricle into the aorta

described as musical

Term
Heart Murmur
Definition
prolonged extra sounds heard during systole or diastole; caused by some disruption in the flow of blood into, through, or out of the heart
Term
Dysrrhythmia
Definition
heart rate that is irregular but occurs in a repeated pattern
Term
Pulse Pressure
Definition
the difference b/w systolic and diastolic pressures
Term
Paradoxic Pulse
Definition
difference in systolic pressure b/w expiration and inspiration should be 5 mmHg
Term
Phimosis
Definition

foreskin is tight and cannot be retracted

may occur in first 6 yrs. of life; should be fully retractaable by 3-4 yrs.

Term
Ascites
Definition

accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity;

transilluminate & percuss; shifting dullness

fluid settles w/ gravity

Term
Ballottement
Definition
a palpation technique used to assess a floating mass, such as the head of a fetus
Term
Cranial Nerve I
Definition

Olfactory

Sensory: smell

Term
Cranial Nerve II
Definition

Optic

Motor: visual acuity, opthalmascope exam,

PERRLA, response of pupils

Term
Cranial Nerve III
Definition

Occulomotor

Motor: pupil constriction, elevation of upper eyelid, EOM

Term
Cranial Nerve IV
Definition

Trochlear

Motor: EOM (look down & in), 6 cardinal fields of vision

Term
Cranial Nerve V
Definition

Trigeminal

Motor: Jaw Clenching

Sensory: Opthalmic, Maxillary, Mandibular

Term
Cranial Nerve VI
Definition

Abducens

Motor: Lateral deviation of the eye

Term
Cranial Nerve VII
Definition

Facial

Motor: muscles of the face (smile, frown)

Sensory: Taste, anterior 2/3 of tongue

Term
Cranial Nerve VIII
Definition

Acoustic

Sensory: hearing, vestibular function

Term
Cranial Nerve IX
Definition

Glossopharyngeal

Sensory: tongue; taste post. 1/3 of tongue

Motor: Pharynx; gag reflex, uvula

Term
Cranial Nerve X
Definition

Vagus

Sensory: pharynx & larynx

Motor

one of the worst to trigger: bradycardia, hypotension, no Tx, only body support

Stimulated at: anus, bladder, top of esophagus, & carina of bronchus

Term
Cranial Nerve XI
Definition

Accessory

Motor: sternocleidomastoid & trapezius muscle strength

 

Term
Rebound Tenderness
Definition

a sharp, stabbing pain at site of peritoneal inlfammation

rebound tenderness over McBurney point suggests appendicitis

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