Constitutional Flashcards

1
Q

Afebrile

A

Without fever

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2
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Ambulatory

A

Able to move about, not confined to a bed

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3
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Cachectic

A

Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished

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4
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Constitutional

A

The general appearance and nature of a patient

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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 a patient looks comfortable

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6
Q

Febrile

A

Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection

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7
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Lethargic

A

Septic, very sick, about to die

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8
Q

Malaise

A

Generalized discomfort or weakness

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9
Q

Nontoxic

A

Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration

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10
Q

Somnolent

A

Appearing drowsy

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11
Q

Unkempt

A

Poor self hygiene

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12
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Well developed

A

Normal state of mental and body development

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