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Course 4: PE

Terms needed from course four for medical scribing.

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When will a physician use only an external exam? A physician will use an external exam when there is a minor complaint that will not need further examination.
What is considered normal in the General system external? Well developed, well nourished, no acute distress.
What is considered normal in the Eyes system external? PERRL
What is considered normal in the ENT system external? Most Mucosa.
What is considered normal in the Neck system external? Supple.
What is considered normal in the Cardiovascular system external? Well perfused.
What is considered normal in the Respiratory system external? No respiratory distress.
What is considered normal in the Gastrointestinal system external? Non-distended.
What is considered normal in the Extremities system external? No edema.
What is considered normal in the Skin system external? Dry, no rashes.
What is considered normal in the Neurological system external? Alert and Oriented. Normal speech.
What is considered normal in the Psychiatric system external? Normal affect.
How many elements does a complete PE require? 8 elements.
What is considered normal for a complete Constitutional system? Well developed, well nourished. No acute distress.
What is considered normal for a complete Eyes system? PERRL, EOMI.
What is considered normal for a complete ENT system? Moist mucous membranes.
What is considered normal for a complete Neck system? Supple, No lymphadenopathy.
What is considered normal for a complete Cardiovascular system? Well perfused. Regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Distal pulses intact.
What is considered normal for a complete Respiratory system? No respiratory distress. Clear to auscultation bilaterally. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi.
What is considered normal for a complete Abdominal system? Non-distended. Soft. Non-tender. No guarding, rebound, or rigidity.
What is considered normal for a complete Extremities system? No edema, Full ROM.
What is considered normal for a complete Skin system? Dry, No rashes, Warm.
What is considered normal for a complete Neurological system? Alert and Oriented. Normal Speech.
What is considered normal for a complete Psychiatric system? Normal affect.
What should be documented if the doctor examines the throat? They are looking for Pharyngeal erythema or exudates.
What should be documented if the doctor examines the inner-ear? They are looking for TM (ear-drum) erythema or bulging.
What should be documented if the doctor auscultates the abdomen? They are looking for Hyperactive/ Hypoactive bowel sounds.
What should be documented if the doctor touches the wrists? They are looking for radial pulses.
What should be documented if the doctor squeezes the calf muscles? They are looking for calf tenderness.
What should be documented if the doctor "pounds" on the back? They are looking for CVA tenderness.
If No Acute Distress (NAD), in General system is normal then what is abnormal? Mild/Moderate/Severe Distress (due to pain).
If well developed and well nourished, in the General system is normal then what is abnormal? Cachectic/ Emaciated/ Malnourished.
If Alert, in the General system is normal then what is abnormal? Somnolent, Obtunded, Unresponsive.
If Atraumatic/ Normocephalic (AT/NC), in the Head system what is then considered abnormal? Any signs of trauma, sinus tenderness, and angioedema.
If PERRL, is normal in the Eyes, what is considered abnormal? Anisocoria (unequal pupils)
If EOMI, is normal in the Eyes, what is considered abnormal? EOM entrapment.
If Sclera are anicteric, is normal in the Eyes, what is considered abnormal? Scleral icterus (Liver Failure).
If Normal conjunctiva, is normal in the Eyes, what is considered abnormal? Pale conjunctiva (Anemia), Conjunctival injection (Conjunctivitis).
Retinal detachment. When the retina is separated from its supporting tissues.
Papilledema. Is the swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressure due to any cause.
Hyphema. A collection of blood in the space between the cornea and the iris.
How is a corneal abrasion examined? It is examined with fluorescein uptake and with a woods lamp.
What are some abnormal signs in the Tympanic Membranes (TM's) TM erythema, TM bulging, TM dullness, and TM obscured by cerumen (earwax).
Epistaxis. Nose bleed.
Rhinorrhea. The nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid.
Septal Hematoma. When blood collects in the area of your nose between your nostrils, called the septum.
Boggy turbinates. Swollen inner nose.
Nasal deformity. Any abnormal variation of the appearance of a normal nose.
What is considered abnormal for the nose system? Epistaxis, Rhinorrhea, Septal hematoma, boggy tubinates, and a nasal deformity.
What is considered abnormal for the mouth/throat system? Dry Mucous Membranes (DMM), Dental Caries, Edentulous, Pharyngeal Erythema, Tonsillar Exudate, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, and Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA).
Carotid Bruit. A vascular murmur sound heard over the carotid artery.
Cervical lymphadenopathy Swollen lymph nodes.
What is considered abnormal in the neck and cervical spine system? Jugular Venous Distension (JVD), Carotid Bruit, Cervical lymphadenopathy, Vertebral Point vs Paraspinal Tenderness, and Thyromegaly.
Tachycardia. Counts as greater than 100 bpm.
Bradycardia. Counts as less than 60 bpm.
What are some abnormal findings of the Cardiovascular (CV) system? Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Irregularly irregular rhythm, murmur, extrasystoles, Pleural rub, and Gallop.
What is the contradiction of a regular rate? Tachycardia or Bradycardia.
What is the contradiction of a regular rhythm? Irregularly Irregular
What is the contradiction of a normal sounding heart? Murmurs, Rubs, Gallops, Extra Systoles.
What is a 0 pulse? Absent
What is a 1+ pulse? Barely palpable.
What is a 2+ pulse? Easily palpable. (Normal).
What is a 3+ pulse? Full
What is a 4+ pulse? Bounding/ Aneurysmal
What is the normal response for the Pulmonary system? No respiratory distress, Clear to auscultations bilaterally.
What are some abnormal findings for the Pulmonary system? Mild/Moderate/Severe Respiratory Distress, Tachypnea, Accessory Muscle Use, Diminished breath sounds, Wheezes, Rales, and Rhonchi.
What are the contradictions for no respiratory distress? Mild/Moderate/Severe Respiratory Distress, Tachypnea, and Accessory muscle use.
What are the contradictions to Clear to auscultations bilaterally? Diminished breath sounds, Wheezes, Rales (crackles), Rhonchi
What are the contradictions for soft and non-tender in the Abdominal system? Mild/Mod/Severe Tenderness to Palpation (TTP), Voluntary Guarding, Rebound Tenderness, and Rigidity (Involuntary Guarding)
What is a pediatric abnormality in the General system? Lethargic, Inconsolable, Febrile.
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Head system? Sunken Fontanel, Bulging Fontanel.
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Eyes system? Scleral Icterus
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Ears system? TM erythema, Bulging.
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Throat system? Pharyngeal erythema
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Neck system? Lymphadenopathy
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Cardiac system? Murmur, Tachycardia
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Respiratory system? Wheezes, Stridor, Retractions, Nasal flaring
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Abdominal system? Crying with abdominal palpations
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Genital system? Erythema
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Extremities system? Ecchymosis in various stages of healing
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Skin system? Rash (diaper rash or eczema)
What is a pediatric abnormality in the Neurological system? Postictal, Somnolent
What is the normal pediatric finding for the General system? Non-toxic, Alert, Interactive, Playful, Crying with tears on exam, Quickly consolable
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Head system? Flat Fontanel (if less than 8 months old)
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Eyes system? PERRL, No Scleral Icterus
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Ears system? Nml TMs
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Throat system? Most mucous membranes
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Neck system? Supple, no meningismus
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Cardiac system? Regular rate and rhythm
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Respiratory system? No distress, Clear and Equal
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Abdominal system? Soft, No crying or grimacing with palpation
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Genital system? Nml external, Testicles descended
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Extremities system? FROM
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Skin system? Warm, Dry, No rash
What is the normal pediatric finding for the Neurological system? Alert, Appropriate for age, Moves all four extremities (MAEx4)
What is the General finding in a Code Exam? Unresponsive
What is the Head finding in a Code Exam? Normocephalic, Atraumatic
What is the Eyes finding in a Code Exam? Fixed and Dialated
What is the Oropharynx finding in a Code Exam? Airway patent, ETT in place
What is the Cardiovascular finding in a Code Exam? Absent heart sounds, No palpable pulses
What is the Respiratory finding in a Code Exam? No spontaneous respirations, Equal with controlled ventilation
What is the Abdominal finding in a Code Exam? Distended
What is the Musculoskeletal finding in a Code Exam? No deformities
What is the Skin finding in a Code Exam? Pallor, Cyanotic, Mottled
What is the Neurological finding in a Code Exam? Unresponsive, Neurological exam limited due to clinical condition.
Benign. Normal.
Anatomical Position. A frame of reference used to describe anatomy and movement.
Tenderness. Pain felt on the release of pressure.
Atraumatic. Without trauma.
Icterus. Yellowing, also known as jaundice.
Purulent. Pus-like.
Erythema Redness.
Organomegaly. Organ enlargement.
Perfusion. The flow of blood through the body's blood vessels.
Affect. Feeling and Emotion.
Consolable. Able to be comforted.
GCS Glasgow Coma Exam, used to assess level of consciousness in trauma patients.
What are the major DDX of headache? Hemorrhagic/ ischemic CVA, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain CA, Meningitis, sinusitis, Temporal arthritis.
What are the findings for General system for headache? No acute distress, Afebrile.
What are the findings for Eyes system for headache? PERRL, EOMI
What are the findings for ENT system for headache? No sinus tenderness, No temporal artery tenderness.
What are the findings for Neck system for headache? Supple, Painless ROM, No nuchal rigidity, No meningismus.
What are the findings for Cardiovascular system for headache? Regular rate and rhythm. Symmetric pulses.
What are the findings for Respiratory system for headache? No respiratory distress. Breath sounds clear and equal.
What are the findings for Abdominal system for headache? Soft. Non-tender.
What are the findings for Extremities system for headache? No edema.
What are the findings for Skin system for headache? No petechiae, No purpura.
What are the findings for Neurological system for headache? Alert and Oriented x 4. Normal Speech. Motor strength 5/5 and symmetric. Sensation intact. CN II-XII intact. Normal Cerebellar exam, normal Finger-Nose-Finger (FNF).
What are the major DDX for abdominal pain? Appendicitis, AAA, SBO, Cholecystitis, GI Bleed, Pancreatitis, Liver Failure.
What are the findings for General system in abdominal pain? No acute distress. Afebrile.
What are the findings for Eyes system in abdominal pain? No scleral icterus, No pale conjunctiva.
What are the findings for ENT system in abdominal pain? Moist mucous membranes.
What are the findings for Neck system in abdominal pain? Supple.
What are the findings for Cardiovascular system in abdominal pain? Regular rate and rhythm. Symmetric pulses.
What are the findings for Respiratory system in abdominal pain? No respiratory distress. Breath sounds clear and equal.
What are the findings for Abdominal system in abdominal pain? Soft. Non-tender. No guarding, rebound or rigidity. Not distended. Active bowel sounds. No HSM (Hepato-Splenomegaly). No midline pulsatile masses.
What are the findings for Extremities system in abdominal pain? No edema.
What are the findings for Skin system in abdominal pain? No jaundice.
What are the findings for Neurological system in abdominal pain? Alert, Oriented x 4, Normal speech.
What are the major DDX for SOB? PE, CHF, MI, PNA, COPD, Asthma, Pleural Effusion.
What are the findings for General system for SOB? No acute distress. Afebrile.
What are the findings for Eyes system for SOB? No pale conjunctiva.
What are the findings for ENT system for SOB? Airway patent.
What are the findings for Neck system for SOB? No JVD.
What are the findings for Cardiovascular system for SOB? Regular rate and rhythm. Symmetric pulses.
What are the findings for Respiratory system for SOB? No respiratory distress. Good air movement. Breaths sounds clear and equal. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. Speaks in full sentences.
What are the findings for Abdominal system for SOB? Soft. Non-tender.
What are the findings for Extremities system for SOB? No pedal edema, Non-tender calves.
What are the findings for Skin system for SOB? Not diaphoretic.
What are the findings for Neurological system for SOB? Alert and Oriented x 4.
What are the major DDX for CP? MI, PE, Dissection, PNA, PTX
What are the findings for General system for CP? No acute distress.
What are the findings for Eyes system for CP? PERRL
What are the findings for ENT system for CP? Moist mucosa.
What are the findings for Neck system for CP? No JVD.
What are the findings for Cardiovascular system for CP? Regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Strong and symmetric pulses.
What are the findings for Respiratory system for CP? No respiratory distress. Breaths sounds clear and equal. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi.
What are the findings for Abdominal system for CP? Soft. Non-tender.
What are the findings for Extremities system for CP? No pedal edema, Non- tender calves.
What are the findings for Skin system for CP? Not diaphoretic.
What are the findings for Neurological system for CP? Alert, Oriented x 4, Normal speech.
What is abnormal for abdominal? Alert/Hypoactive/Hyperactive Bowel Sounds, Organomegaly, Distended, Murphy's sign, McBurney's point tenderness, Psoas', Obturator's, Rovsing's.
What are the signs of Appendicitis? McBurney's point tenderness, Psoas', Obturator's, Rovsing's.
What must be present in a rectal exam? A chaperone must be present.
What is abnormal for the rectal? Heme positive, Abnormal stool color, Hemorrhoids, Rectal prolapse, Decreased rectal tone.
For Female Genital must there be a chaperone present? Yes, there must be a female chaperone present.
If Normal External Genitalia, is normal then what is abnormal? Scores, lesions, rashes.
If Normal Bimanual Exam, is normal then what is abnormal? Cervical motion tenderness (CMT), Uterine tenderness, Adnexal tenderness (Ovaries)
If Normal Speculum Exam and Cervical os is closed and No blood or discharge, then what is abnormal? Cervical os is open, Blood in the vaginal vault, Malodorous/thick white discharge
Is a chaperone needed for a male genital exam? A male chaperone is needed for the male genital exam.
What is abnormal in the male genital exam? Testicular Tenderness, Epididymal Tenderness, Testicular Edema, Testicular Mass, Urethral Discharge, Inguinal Hernia, Indwelling Catheter.
If Non-tender is normal what is abnormal? Bony tenderness (Fracture), Soft tissue tenderness (Contusion), Calf tenderness (DVT)
Full ROM (FROM) is normal, then what is abnormal? Decreased ROM 2 pain
Distal CSMT (Circulatory, Sensory, Motor, Tendon) intact, is normal then what is abnormal? Pulse/Sensory/Motor deficits, Tendon Laxity
No Edema, is normal then what is normal in the extremities? Pitting pedal edema (Trace to 4+)
No calf tenderness, is normal then what is abnormal? Palpable cords/Homan's sign (DVT)
What are some abnormalities of the musculoskeletal/ back? Costovertebral Angle (CVA) Tenderness, Paraspinal Tenderness, Vertebral Point Tenderness, Midline Deformities/ Step-Offs
If Warm (Normal Temperature), is normal then what is abnormal? Cool to touch, Hot to touch
If Dry is normal then what is abnormal? Diaphoretic.
If normal color is normal then what is abnormal? Jaundice (Yellow), Cyanotic (Blue), Pallor
If no rashes is normal then what is abnormal? Urticaria (Hives), Petechiae/Purpura
What are the abnormalities for skin infection? Erythema, Increased warmth (Calor), Induration (Cellulitis), Fluctuance (Abscess), Purulent Drainage (Pus-Like), Lymphangitis (Spreading infection)
What is abnormal to skin trauma? Ecchymosis, Contusion, Abrasion, Laceration (size in cm), Skin tear, Avulsion
If Alert is normal what is abnormal? Somnolent
If Oriented x 4 is normal, then what is abnormal? Disoriented to (person, place, time, or situation)
If Normal Speech is normal, then what is abnormal? Aphasia (Expressive or Receptive), Dysarthria
If Non-Focal Neuro Exam is normal, then what is abnormal? Any abnormal findings
What are the different levels of Consciousness? Somnolent, Obtunded, Responsive to voice, Responsive to painful stimuli, Unresponsive (To voice and pain), Does not follow commands
What is the contradiction from motor strength 5/5 and symmetric? Extremity Weakness (see chart below), Pronator Drift
What is the contradiction of sensation intact? Hypoesthesia (decreased sensation), Numbness (absent sensation)
Motor 5/5 Normal strength
Motor 4/5 Very mildly weak
Motor 3/5 Unable to overcome resistance
Motor 2/5 Unable to overcome gravity
Motor 1/5 Slight contraction, no movement
Motor 0/5 Flaccid, limp
Reflexes 0 Absent
Reflexes 1+ Hypoactive
Reflexes 2+ Normal
Reflexes 3+ Increased
Reflexes 4+ Clonus
What is a normal Babinski? Down going toes
What is abnormal in the head system in a trauma exam? Battle's sign, Raccoon eyes, Periorbital ecchymosis.
What is abnormal in the eyes system in a trauma exam? Unequal pupils, Subconjunctival hemorrhage, Hyphema.
What is abnormal in the ears system in a trauma exam? Hemotympanum
What is abnormal in the nose system in a trauma exam? Nasal bone deformity, Epistaxis, Septal Hematoma
What is abnormal in the oropharynx system in a trauma exam? Malocclusion, Dental injury
What is abnormal in the neck system in a trauma exam? Vertebral point tenderness, Deformities, Step-offs
What is abnormal in the Respiratory system in a trauma exam? Absent breath sounds, Splinting, Crepitus
What is abnormal in the Abdominal system in a trauma exam? Tenderness, Distended, Ecchymosis
What is abnormal in the Rectal system in a trauma exam? Rectal laxity (Decreased rectal tone)
What is abnormal in the Musculoskeletal in a trauma exam? Pelvis unstable, Bony tenderness, Deformity
What is abnormal in the Back system in a trauma exam? Vertebral point tenderness, Deformities, Step-offs
What is abnormal in the Skin system in a trauma exam? Ecchymosis, Laceration, Abrasion, Skin tear, Avulsion
What is abnormal in the Neurological in a trauma exam? Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS < 15)
What is the contradiction of Normal speech? Tangential Speech and Pressured speech
What is the contradiction of Normal insight? Denies illness/symptoms, Non-compliant with treatment
What is the contradiction of Normal judgment? Suicidal/Homicidal, Hallucinations, Flight of ideas, Paranoid.
What is the contradiction of Normal affect? Flat affect, Odd affect, Tearful, Anxious, Depressed, Hypomanic, Poor eye contact
What is the contradiction of Normal gait? Ataxia, Antalgic
What is the contradiction of No nystagmus? Nystagmus
What is the contradiction of Normal finger-to-nose, Normal-heel-to-shin? Dysmetria
What is the contradiction of Negative Romberg's? Positive Romberg
What is the contradiction of Normal RAM? Dysdiadochokinesia
What is the contradiction of No Tremor? Tremor
Do any patient complaints belong in the physical exam? No
If a patient says their abdomen feels very painful, can you automatically document abdominal tenderness in the physical exam? No, the information is only subjective.
What does PERRL stand for? Pupils are equal round and reactive to light
What does AT/NC mean? Atraumatic/ Normocephalic
What does NAD stand for? No acute distress/ disease
If a patient has pale conjunctiva, what does that indicate? Anemia
What is scleral icterus, and what does it indicate? Yellowing of the eyes, indicates liver failure
Name an instrument a physician may use to closely investigate the eyes? Slit lamp, Woods lamp
In which body system would you document TM erythema and bulging? Ears
What is the medical term for a nostril? Naris
To describe a runny nose would the doctor use the word epistaxis or rhinorrhea? Rhinorrhea
What would dry mucous membranes indicate? Dehydration
Why is midline bony tenderness worse than paraspinal tenderness? Bony tenderness points towards a spinal fracture and therefore concern for spinal cord injury. Paraspinal tenderness points toward a muscle sprain or strain
If you saw RRR written in the cardiac exam, what do you think it might mean? Regular Rate and Rhythm
Name the rhythm that the physician would hear if the patient was in A Fib? Irregularly irregular rhythm
If the physician checks the pulse on the right wrist and says the pulses are fine what would you document in the physical exam? Right radial pulse is 2+
Name two peritoneal signs in the abdominal exam? Guarding, rebound, tenderness, rigidity
What abdominal exam sign is indicative of Cholecystitis? Murphy's Sign
If you documented NAD in the constitutional section, would you be contradicting yourself if you wrote "There is mild respiratory distress" in the pulmonary exam? Yes
If you document "There is right pronator drift" in the neurological exam, can you also document "no focal neurological deficits"? No, contradiction
What is the medical term for "swollen lymph nodes"? Lympghadenopathy
Spell the medical term for Hives? Urticaria
A mother states her child has been extremely tired and drowsy recently; based on that, can you document lethargic in the child's physical exam? NO
What would you guess TTP means? Tender to Palpation
Would you document RUE strength 3/5 under the Neurological or Extremities section? Neuro
What is fluctuance a sign of? Abscess
What is CVA tenderness? Flank tenderness. Tenderness over the kidney.
What is bony tenderness a sign of? Bone deformity, fracture, or injury
What phrase do you have to document in the GU exam for every female pelvic exam performed by a male physician? Female chaperone present
What would a Guaiac positive stool sample diagnose? GI Bleed
If the doctor takes one finger and presses in a specific spot in the RLQ. What is the name of the finding they are investigating? McBurney's point tenderness
Is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) associated with Trauma pts or Medical patients? Trauma
In the psychiatric exam, what do SI and HI stand for? Suicidal and Homicidal Ideations
In the neurological exam, what does normal gait mean? walking normally
Point to the general area of the body that the CN control? Face
What does DTR stand for? Deep tendon reflex
What section of the neurological exam would you document normal finger nose test and normal heel to shin? Cerebellar/ Coordination
What does A& O x3 Mean? Alert and oriented to person, place, time
What procedure is associated with a laceration, but not an abrasion? Laceration repair, sutures
What is the difference between an abrasion and a laceration? Laceration is an incision in the skin that typically need sutures. Abrasion scrape of the skin.
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