4 types of reflexes Correct Answer 1. deep tendon reflex
(DTR) - elicited by tapping a tendon ; limb should be relaxed
and the muscle partially stretched
2. superficial or cutaneous reflexes - obtained by stimulating the
skin
3. visceral reflexes - an organic reflex (ex: pupillary response to
light)
4. pathological reflex - usually present only in disease
,9 regions of the abdomen Correct Answer right hypochondriac,
epigastric, left hypochondriac, right lumbar, umbilical, left
lumbar, right iliac, hypogastric, left iliac
a asymmetrical reflex in corneal light reflex test indicates
Correct Answer strabismus (cross eyed)
a bounding or very strong pulse when palpating the carotid
arteries can indicate... Correct Answer a condition that is
affecting appropriate heart function such as fluid overload due to
heart failure
a lack of hair, thin, skin skin, thickened skin, or the presence of
ulcerations can indicate.... Correct Answer decreased
circulation
a lift or heave occurs with Correct Answer vesicular
hypertrophy because of the increased workload
a normal adult thyroid Correct Answer cannot be palpated
a patient who is diaphoretic for no apparent reason may be
experiencing a _____ or ____ , especially when accompanied by
other systemic symptoms like nausea,vomiting, and
lightheadedness Correct Answer cardiac event or heart failure
A soft mass of lymphatic tissue on the posterolateral wall of the
abdominal cavity, immediately under the diaphragm? Correct
Answer spleen
,A soft, lobulated gland located behind the stomach Correct
Answer pancreas
abdomen extends from Correct Answer diaphragm down to the
brim of pelivis (diaphragm to pelvis)
abduction Correct Answer away from the midline or other
reference point
abnormal finding of cornea Correct Answer corneal abrasion
which causes irregular ridges in reflected light producing a
shattered look to light rays
abnormal finding of tongue Correct Answer -beefy, red
swollen tongue
-smooth,glossy tongue : associated with vitamin B 12 deficiency
(pernicious anemia), folic acid deficiency and iron deficincency
anemia
-drymouth which occurs with dehydration or fever
abnormal findings in floor of mouth Correct Answer cyanosis,
pallor,lesions
-MOST COMMON SITE FOR ORAL CANCER
, abnormal findings of tympanic membrane Correct Answer -
otitis media: deep pink or red membrane that indicates
inflammation ; bulging indicates fluid or pus behind the
membrane
-sunken membrane may indicate dehydration
-blue membrane may indicate an accumulation of blood
abnormal findins fo trachea Correct Answer -deviaiton of
trachea
-trachea pushed to unaffected side with aortic aneurysm, tumor
or pneumothroax
-trachea culled toward affected side with large atelectasis,
pleural adhesions, fibrosis
abnormal gait can indicate... Correct Answer intoxication, risk
for injury, neuromuscular disorder
abnormal involuntary movements of facial muscles Correct
Answer grinding of jaws
tics
fasciculations
excessive blinking
abnormal response in babinski reflex Correct Answer fanning
of toes, extension of big toe
abnormal thyroid finding Correct Answer goiter
absence of a carotid pulsation indicates... Correct Answer a
decrease in the force of blood flow
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