Sensory Assessments and Related Conditions

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to sensory assessments, common conditions, and emergency care associated with these assessments as discussed in the lecture notes.

Assessment of the eye

Involves evaluating visual acuity, eyelid, pupil symmetry, and any signs of eye conditions.

What tool is used for near vision assessment?

Rosenbaum pocket screener.

What is the Snellen chart used for?

Distance vision assessment.

Hand motion test

A method to assess the direction a patient's hand is moving when they cannot count fingers.

Light perception assessment

Determines if a patient can perceive light, indicating some level of visual function.

Ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid.

Ectropion

Turning out of the lower eyelid.

Entropion

Turning in of the lower eyelid.

Nystagmus

Involuntary oscillating movement of the eyeball.

What is Amblyopia commonly known as?

Lazy eye.

Nearsightedness

Myopia; condition where one cannot see distant objects clearly.

Farsightedness

Presbyopia; condition where one cannot see near objects clearly.

Photophobia

Sensitivity to light.

Hearing evaluation tools

Whisper test, Weber test, and Rinne test.

Glaucoma

Group of ocular conditions characterized by optic nerve damage due to elevated intraocular pressure.

Cataracts

Clouding of the lens, leading to decreased vision, corrected primarily through surgery.

Macular degeneration

An eye disease that causes blurred vision due to damage to the retina.

What is Conjunctivitis commonly referred to as?

Pink eye.

Emergency care for chemical burns to the eye involves?

Immediate irrigation with neutral solutions to flush the chemical.

Meniere’s Disease

A chronic inner ear disorder characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus causing symptoms like heartburn.

Implementation for cataracts surgery

Educating patients on eye care, managing medications, and monitoring for complications.

Dumping syndrome

Physiological response to rapid gastric emptying often related to bariatric surgery.

What is the purpose of a colostomy?

To allow drainage of bowel contents outside of the body through a stoma.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often presenting with upper right quadrant pain.

What is pancreatitis?

Inflammation of the pancreas which can cause severe abdominal pain and digestive issues.

What surgical procedure is used to correct peptic ulcers?

Vagotomy or subtotal gastrectomy.

How often should colonoscopies be performed for colorectal cancer screening?

Every 5-10 years beginning at age 50.