Chpt 21 Vocabulary

Question 1

auscultate

Answer 1

To listen with a stethoscope

Question 2

bruit

Answer 2

An abnormal sound or murmur heard on auscultation of an organ, vessel (eg carotid artery), or gland

Question 3

Chief complaint

Answer 3

A statement in the pts own words that describes the reason for the visit

Question 4

chronologic

Answer 4

Arranged in the order of time

Question 5

clarification

Answer 5

Allows the listener to get additional information

Question 6

clubbing

Answer 6

Abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges assoc w/ cyanotic heart dis or advanced chronic pulmonary disease

Question 7

colonoscopy

Answer 7

A procedure in which a fiberoptic scope is used to examine the large ints

Question 8

congruence

Answer 8

Agreement; the state that occurs when the verbal exp of the message matches the sender’s nonverbal body language

Question 9

correlate

Answer 9

To est an orderly relationship or connection

Question 10

demographic

Answer 10

Statistical data of a pop. in hc this incl the pts name, address, date of birth, employment, and other details

Question 11

Electrocardio

Answer 11

A record or recording of electrical impulses of the heart prod by ECgraph

Question 12

emphysema

Answer 12

Thinning and eventual destruction of the alveoli; usually accomp chronic bronchitis

Question 13

extension

Answer 13

The process of stretching out; increasing the angle of the joint

Question 14

familial

Answer 14

Occurring in or affecting members of a family more than would be expected by chance

Question 15

flexion

Answer 15

The process of decreasing the angle of a joint

Question 16

gait

Answer 16

Manner or style of walking

Question 17

History of present illness

Answer 17

HPI

Question 18

holistic

Answer 18

Considering the pt as a whole; incl ;physical, emot, social, economic and spiritual needs of the person

Question 19

inconspicuous

Answer 19

Not noticeable or prominent

Question 20

judicious

Answer 20

Using good judgment; being discreet, sensible

Question 21

manipulation

Answer 21

Movement or exercise of a body part by means of an externally applied force

Question 22

murmur

Answer 22

An abnormal sound heard during auscultation of the heart that may or may not have a pathological origin; it is accoc with valve disease or congenital defect

Question 23

nodules

Answer 23

Small lumps, lesions, swellings that are felt when palpated

Question 24

palpation

Answer 24

The use of touch during physical exam to assess size, consistency, and location of certain body parts

Question 25

Patient portal

Answer 25

A secure online website that gives pts 24 hour access to PHI using a username and password

Question 26

perineal

Answer 26

Pertaining to the area bw the vaginal opening and the rectum

Question 27

Peripheral neuropathy

Answer 27

A prob with the func of the nerves outside the spinal cord; sym incl weakness, burning pain, loss of reflexes; a frequent complication of diabetes Mel

Question 28

rapport

Answer 28

A relat of harmony and accord bw the pt and hc prof

Question 29

sclera

Answer 29

The white part of the eye that forms the orbit

Question 30

signs

Answer 30

Obj findings deter by clinician such as pain or nausea

Question 31

symmetry

Answer 31

Similarity in size, form, arrangement of parts on opposite sides of the body

Question 32

symptoms

Answer 32

Subjective complaints reported by pt such as nausea, or pain

Question 33

transillumination

Answer 33

Inspection of a cavity or organ by passing light thru walls

Question 34

trauma

Answer 34

A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence

Question 35

turgor

Answer 35

Referring to normal skin tension; the resistance of the skin being grasped bw fingers and released. Turgor decreases with dehyd and edema

Question 36

aphonic

Answer 36

inability to speak because of loss of voice

laryngitis is frequently a cause

Question 37

aphasia

Answer 37

loss of expression of speech or writing bc of injury or disease of the brain

Question 38

dysphasia

Answer 38

lack of coordination or failure to arrange words in proper word order
brain lesion

Question 39

motor aphasia

Answer 39

knows what to say but cannot bc of muscle disruption

CVA

Question 40

sensory aphasia

Answer 40

pronounces words easily but inaccurately, mumbled speech

Question 41

occlude

Answer 41

jaw and mouth do not meet properly (teeth)

Question 42

tapotement

Answer 42

rapid and repeated striking of the body