Chapter 14 Terminology

Question 1

Information gathered regarding the patients health problems in the past

Answer 1

Past Medical History

Question 2

The grating sound or feeling of broken bones rubbing together

Answer 2

Crepitation

Question 3

A description or label for patient’s condition that assist a clinician in further evaluation and treatment

Answer 3

Diagnosis

Question 4

A question required more than just a yes, or no answer

Answer 4

Close ended question

Question 5

A list of petition diagnosis compiled early in the assessment of the patient

Answer 5

Differential diagnosis

Question 6

A memory aid, and with the letter stand for elements of the past medical history

Answer 6

SAMPLE

Question 7

Bulging of the neck veins

Answer 7

Jugular vein distention

Question 8

A question requiring more than just a yes, or no answer

Answer 8

Open ended question

Question 9

Information gather, regarding the symptoms and nature of the patient’s current concern

Answer 9

History of present illness

Question 10

And memory aid, and which the letter stand for questions, asked to get a description of present illness

Answer 10

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