assessment terms Flashcards
1
Q
observation
A
looking
2
Q
manifestation
A
the way a disease shows itself on the patient
3
Q
inspection
A
examining one or more body regions of a patient
4
Q
ausculation
A
listening using a stethoscope
5
Q
palpation
A
applying light or firm pressure to different body regions of a patient
6
Q
percussion
A
using tapping in different areas to produce vibrations
7
Q
olfaction
A
use of smell
8
Q
sign (def. and example)
A
objective and measurable
- rash, high temp, racing pulse
9
Q
symptom (def. and example)
A
subjective and not measurable (reported by patient)
- pain, dizziness, headache
