Constitutional Flashcards
1
Q
Without fever
A
Afebrile
2
Q
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
A
Ambulatory
3
Q
Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
A
Cachectic
4
Q
The general appearance and nature of a patient
A
Constitutional
5
Q
A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state, due to pain or respiratory failure. No Acute Distress (NAD) is commonly written if a patient looks comfortable.
A
Distress
6
Q
Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
A
Febrile
7
Q
Septic, very sick, about to die
A
Lethargic
8
Q
Generalized discomfort or weakness
A
Malaise
9
Q
Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
A
Non-toxic
10
Q
Appearing drowsy
A
Somnolent
11
Q
Poor self hygiene
A
Unkempt
