Chapter 2 - anatomy basics and assessment terms Flashcards
a person standing upright with the head and feet facing forward, the arms at the sides and the palms of the hands facing forward
anatomical position
use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities
auscultation
the identification of a health condition
diagnosis
use of lab tests, X-rays and other tests or procedures to help diagnose a condition or disease
diagnostic testing
normal standing body position
erect
use of one or more techniques performed by a doctor during an office visit
examination
a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections (separates anterior and posterior)
frontal plane
a sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 75º-90º; knees raised
high-Fowler’s
observation of one or more areas of the body
inspection
lying facedown with knees bent while resting on the knees and chest
knee-chest
left or right side; lying position
lateral
left lower quadrant
LLQ
a semi-sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 15º-30º; knees raised slightly
low Fowler’s
Left upper quadrant
LUQ
ways in which a disease “presents or shows itself”
manifestation
near the midline; center of the body
medial
use of the sense of smell to detect abnormalities
olfaction
application of light or firm pressure on the skin above internal organ structures to check for abnormalities
palpation
the written description of symptoms in a patient’s record
patient history
tapping areas on the surface of the body to produce a vibrating sound
percussion
one of three imaginary flat lines that divide the body
plane
a forecast or prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or condition
prognosis
lying flat with the face down
prone
right lower quadrant
RLQ
right upper quadrant
RUQ
a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts (sides)
sagittal plane
a semi-sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 30º-45º degrees; knees bent for comfort
semi-Fowler’s
objective observations; able to observe and note
signs
lying on the side with the hip and knee straight, and the other hip and knee bent or flexed
Sims’
lying flat with the face up
supine
a patient’s awareness of abnormalities or discomfort (not observable or measureable)
symptoms
a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts
transverse plane
