Constitutional Flashcards
1
Q
Afebrile
A
without fever
2
Q
Ambulatory
A
able to move
3
Q
Cachectic
A
extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
4
Q
Constitutional
A
general appearance and nature of pt
5
Q
Distress
A
Pt unable to tolerate body-state due to pain/respiratory failure
6
Q
NAD
A
No acute distress
For all comfortable pt
7
Q
Febrile
A
Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
8
Q
Lethargic
A
Septic, very sick, about to die
9
Q
Malaise
A
Generalized discomfort or weakness
10
Q
Non-toxic
A
Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
11
Q
Somnolent
A
Appearing drowsy
12
Q
unkempt
A
Poor self hygiene
13
Q
Well developed
A
Normal state of mental and body development
14
Q
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