CEP TERM, CEPA MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY, CEPA COMMON
MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Cachectic - Answer-physical wasting appearance (extremely thin)
Large Body Mass Index (BMI) - Answer-obese
Non-Toxic Appearing - Answer-well-appearing patient in minimal distress (generally
used to describe well-appearing pediatric patients)
Normocephalic - Answer-normal appearance and size of head
Wheal and Flare - Answer-(a reaction) rash or hives (irregular, blanched areas with
redness)
Pustules - Answer-small collection of pus under the skin
Bullae - Answer-fluid-filled blisters
Maculopapular - Answer-rash or hive (flat red area covered with small, confluent
bumps)
Diaphoresis - Answer-excessive sweating
Jaundice - Answer-yellowing of the skin (due to bilirubin build up, often due to liver
failure)
Pallor - Answer-pale
Purpura - Answer-purple spots or blotches (don't turn white when pressed)
Petechiae - Answer-small, round, flat, dark red spots caused by bleeding in the small
capillaries
Induration - Answer-localized hardening of the skin
Ecchymosis - Answer-bruise (large area of burst blood vessels)
Erythema - Answer-redness of skin
Cyanotic - Answer-bluish discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen
,Spider Hemangioma - Answer-central red spot, reddish extensions radiating out like
spider legs
Cornea - Answer-the transparent structure forming the anterior part of the eye
Conjunctiva - Answer-white area of the eyes (actually sclera)
Icterus - Answer-yellowing of the sclera due to bilirubin build up (often seen with
jaundice)
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - Answer-bright red patches in the conjunctiva of eyes
due to bleeding
Extraocular Movements Intact (EOMI) - Answer-appropriate function of the
extraocular muscles, tested with "follow my finger"
Papilledema - Answer-swelling of the optic disc due to increase in intracranial
pressure
Discs Sharp - Answer-non-swollen optic nerve on exam of fundus (back of the eye)
with ophtalmoscope
Visual Acuity - Answer-acuteness/sharpness of vision as measured by the eye chart
Eyelid Eversion - Answer-flipping the eyelid for exam underneath the eyelid
Normal Palpebral Conjunctiva - Answer-eyelid membrane is clear
Exophthalamos - Answer-bulging of eyes out of the socket
Nystagmus - Answer-involuntary rapid eye movement
Erythema of External Canal - Answer-redness of the outer ear canal
Cerumen Impaction - Answer-excessive ear wax
Tympanic Membrane (TM) - Answer-ear drum
Erythematous - Answer-red color
Bulging - Answer-protruding (outward curvature)
Retracted - Answer-inward curve
Poor Light Reflect - Answer-cone of light does not reflect on TM
Unable to Visualize Landmarks - Answer-hard to see landmarks behind the TM
Hemotympanum - Answer-blood on the TM
, Mastoid Tenderness - Answer-tenderness over the mastoid bone (located posterior
to the ear)
Clear Rhinorrhea - Answer-clear nasal drainage
Septal Deviation - Answer-displacement of nasal septum
Septal Hematoma - Answer-collection of blood in the nasal septum
Dry Mucous Membranes - Answer-dry mouth
Tongue Laceration - Answer-cut on tongue
No Signs of Oral Trauma - Answer-no cuts/chipped teeth/etc...
Dental Caries - Answer-cavity
Poor Dentition - Answer-bad teeth
Parotid Mass - Answer-enlargement of the parotid gland
Trismus - Answer-inability to open mouth normally due to spasm of the jaw muscles
Normal Jaw Approximation - Answer-normal jaw alignment
Malocclusion - Answer-misalignment of the teeth when mouth closed
Uvula Midline - Answer-no deviation of the uvula to one side or another
Pharyngeal Erythema - Answer-redness of the throat
Pharyngeal Exudate - Answer-pus seen on the posterior throat
Peritonsilar Abscess - Answer-deep abscess adjacent to infected tonsils (collection
of pus/swelling which is only visible if drained)
Carotid Bruit - Answer-abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery
Jugular Vein Distension (JVD) - Answer-swelling of the jugular vein (usually seen in
heart failure patients)
Cervical Vertebral Tenderness (CVT) - Answer-pain along the cervical spine
No Step-offs - Answer-no misalignment of the vertebral bodies (spinous processes)
as the spine is palpated
Anterior Cervical Lymphadenopathy - Answer-swollen lymph nodes under jaw and
along anterior neck area
Trachea Midline - Answer-no deviation of the trachea from its usual location
TERMINOLOGY, CEPA COMMON
MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Cachectic - Answer-physical wasting appearance (extremely thin)
Large Body Mass Index (BMI) - Answer-obese
Non-Toxic Appearing - Answer-well-appearing patient in minimal distress (generally
used to describe well-appearing pediatric patients)
Normocephalic - Answer-normal appearance and size of head
Wheal and Flare - Answer-(a reaction) rash or hives (irregular, blanched areas with
redness)
Pustules - Answer-small collection of pus under the skin
Bullae - Answer-fluid-filled blisters
Maculopapular - Answer-rash or hive (flat red area covered with small, confluent
bumps)
Diaphoresis - Answer-excessive sweating
Jaundice - Answer-yellowing of the skin (due to bilirubin build up, often due to liver
failure)
Pallor - Answer-pale
Purpura - Answer-purple spots or blotches (don't turn white when pressed)
Petechiae - Answer-small, round, flat, dark red spots caused by bleeding in the small
capillaries
Induration - Answer-localized hardening of the skin
Ecchymosis - Answer-bruise (large area of burst blood vessels)
Erythema - Answer-redness of skin
Cyanotic - Answer-bluish discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen
,Spider Hemangioma - Answer-central red spot, reddish extensions radiating out like
spider legs
Cornea - Answer-the transparent structure forming the anterior part of the eye
Conjunctiva - Answer-white area of the eyes (actually sclera)
Icterus - Answer-yellowing of the sclera due to bilirubin build up (often seen with
jaundice)
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - Answer-bright red patches in the conjunctiva of eyes
due to bleeding
Extraocular Movements Intact (EOMI) - Answer-appropriate function of the
extraocular muscles, tested with "follow my finger"
Papilledema - Answer-swelling of the optic disc due to increase in intracranial
pressure
Discs Sharp - Answer-non-swollen optic nerve on exam of fundus (back of the eye)
with ophtalmoscope
Visual Acuity - Answer-acuteness/sharpness of vision as measured by the eye chart
Eyelid Eversion - Answer-flipping the eyelid for exam underneath the eyelid
Normal Palpebral Conjunctiva - Answer-eyelid membrane is clear
Exophthalamos - Answer-bulging of eyes out of the socket
Nystagmus - Answer-involuntary rapid eye movement
Erythema of External Canal - Answer-redness of the outer ear canal
Cerumen Impaction - Answer-excessive ear wax
Tympanic Membrane (TM) - Answer-ear drum
Erythematous - Answer-red color
Bulging - Answer-protruding (outward curvature)
Retracted - Answer-inward curve
Poor Light Reflect - Answer-cone of light does not reflect on TM
Unable to Visualize Landmarks - Answer-hard to see landmarks behind the TM
Hemotympanum - Answer-blood on the TM
, Mastoid Tenderness - Answer-tenderness over the mastoid bone (located posterior
to the ear)
Clear Rhinorrhea - Answer-clear nasal drainage
Septal Deviation - Answer-displacement of nasal septum
Septal Hematoma - Answer-collection of blood in the nasal septum
Dry Mucous Membranes - Answer-dry mouth
Tongue Laceration - Answer-cut on tongue
No Signs of Oral Trauma - Answer-no cuts/chipped teeth/etc...
Dental Caries - Answer-cavity
Poor Dentition - Answer-bad teeth
Parotid Mass - Answer-enlargement of the parotid gland
Trismus - Answer-inability to open mouth normally due to spasm of the jaw muscles
Normal Jaw Approximation - Answer-normal jaw alignment
Malocclusion - Answer-misalignment of the teeth when mouth closed
Uvula Midline - Answer-no deviation of the uvula to one side or another
Pharyngeal Erythema - Answer-redness of the throat
Pharyngeal Exudate - Answer-pus seen on the posterior throat
Peritonsilar Abscess - Answer-deep abscess adjacent to infected tonsils (collection
of pus/swelling which is only visible if drained)
Carotid Bruit - Answer-abnormal flow of blood through the carotid artery
Jugular Vein Distension (JVD) - Answer-swelling of the jugular vein (usually seen in
heart failure patients)
Cervical Vertebral Tenderness (CVT) - Answer-pain along the cervical spine
No Step-offs - Answer-no misalignment of the vertebral bodies (spinous processes)
as the spine is palpated
Anterior Cervical Lymphadenopathy - Answer-swollen lymph nodes under jaw and
along anterior neck area
Trachea Midline - Answer-no deviation of the trachea from its usual location
