What are varicosities?
a. Swollen tympanic membrane
b. Swollen thyroid identified during physical examination
c. Swollen or enlarged veins in the extremities
d. A bruit identified during physical examination
Question 2
What does edema mean?
a. Enlarged or swollen veins that are commonly identified in the extremities but may be identified in any other part of the human body
b. An abnormal collection of fluids between the cells of an organ or in intercellular tissues, a body cavity, or an extremity
c. Tapping to determine resonance in or around an organ or body cavity
d. One of two large arteries that carry blood from the chest to the head
Types of movement across a biological membrane.
Palpating the thyroid gland from behind the patient is a most effective way of assessing the gland f
Three factors that influence the distribution of Na+ and K+ ions across the neural membrane.
Goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland caused by an iodine deficiency
Palpating the thyroid using a posterior approach
Alternative technique for palpating the thyroid