4.01 MT/KT Flashcards
Assessment
examining a situation so that it can be evaluated
Auscultation
the act if listening to the internal sounds of the body with a stethoscope
Diagnosis
physician’s determination of an illness
owler’s Position
a body position in which a patient lies with the legs extended on an examining table or bed with head of bed elevated 45 degrees
Inspection
the visual examination of a body part
Objective
description based on facts about a situation
Plan
provides directions and serves as a guide to delivering individualized, holistic care
Prognosis
a projection of the likely course and outcome of a disease and the potential for recovery
Prone Position
a body position in which a patient lies on abdomen with arms and hands at each side, feet comfortably positioned, and head turned sideways
Sign
a piece of objective or factual information about disease or a condition
Sim’s position
body position in which a person lying on left side with the upper knee flexed and raised towards the chest
Snellen chart
chart used to assess visual activity and check for myopia and hyperopia
SOAP notes
Subjective,Objective,Assessment, Plan for Patient care
Subjective
descriptions based on feelings or opinions about a situation
Supine Position
a body position in which a patient is lying flat on their back with the arms at each side
