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1st level priority Correct Answers Life threatening
ABCV (airway, breathing, circulation/cardiac, vital signs)
2nd level priority Correct Answers urgent, but only after 1 has
been treated
acute mental status change, acute pain, untreated med problems,
abnormal labs
3rd level priority Correct Answers Problems that are important
to patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent
problems
Abdomen Sequence of Assessment Correct Answers -
inspection
- auscultation
- percussion
- palpation (light then deep)
Advanced Neuro Exam Correct Answers - mental status
- cranial nerves
- motor system
- sensory system
- reflexes and DTRs
- Romberg's sign
Age related changes in female GU system Correct Answers
Menopause occurs
Stop producing estrogen and progesterone
, Uterus shrinks and ovaries atrophy
Sacral ligaments and pelvic musculature weaken (may result in
uterine and rectal prolapse)
Vagina shorter, less elastic with decreased vaginal secretions
(dryer)
Age related changes in male GU system Correct Answers
Pubic hair and penis size decrease
Testosterone declines
Rugae decrease
Testes decrease in size and are less firm
Age related neuro changes Correct Answers -Loss of muscle
tone and muscle strength
- Impaired fine coordination
-Slower reflexes
-Diminished sense of smell, taste, touch
-Muscle tremors in hands, face, and jaw
Angle of Louis Correct Answers the junction between the body
of the sternum and the manubrium; the starting point for locating
the ribs anteriorly
Apex of Lungs Correct Answers superior tip, deep to clavicle
apex of the heart Correct Answers lower tip of the heart
Apical impulse Correct Answers point of maximal impulse
(PMI); pulsation created as the left ventricle rotates against the
chest wall during systole, normally at the 5th left intercostal
space in the midclavicular line
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