chapter 38 (physical exams) Flashcards
The process of identifying disease, condition or injury based on signs and symptoms a patient is having and the patient’s health history and physical exam
clinical diagnosis
is a symptom considered objective or subjective?
subjective
determining the correct diagnosis when 2 or more diagnosis are suspected
differential diagnosis
forecast of the outcome of the disorder and recovery
prognosis
establishes guidelines intended to protect both patients and healthcare professionals
CDC
what are the 5 steps of patient exam preperation?
- patient empties bladder
- urine specimen
- patient changes to gown or drape
- leave the room so the patient can change
- be aware of patients needs
what are the 3 aspects of body mechanics?
- use the strongest muscles when lifting patients (legs & arms)
- keep feet apart
- bend at the hips and knees
pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shapes the way people think and act
culture
making judgement about a person or group based on experiences
stereotyping
move from place to place
ambulate
visual exam of the patients body (size, shape, position, etc)
inspection
listening to body sounds
auscultation
feeling with fingers or hands during exam
palpation
tapping body to hear sounds and vibrations
percussion
measuring
mensuration
systematic moving of patients body parts
manipulation
the extent to which a body part can be moved around a joint or a fixed point
ROM (range of motion)
lining of the nose
nasal mucosa
overly deep breathing that leads to a loss of carbon dioxide in the blood
hyperventilation
humpback
kyphosis
inward curve of the lumbar spine
lordosis
extreme lordosis
swayback
abnormal lateral curve of the spine
scoliosis
palpation of rectum to check for lesions or irregularities
digital examination
