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