Constitutional Flashcards
1
Q
Tearful
A
The state of crying, or being about to cry
2
Q
Elderly
A
Appearing old
3
Q
Distress
A
A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state due to pain or respiratory failure
4
Q
Non-toxic
A
Appearing stable and at no risk for deterioration
5
Q
Morbidly Obese
A
Extremely overweight
6
Q
Afebrile
A
Without a fever
7
Q
Somnolent
A
Appearing drowsy
8
Q
Well developed
A
Normal state of mental and physical development
9
Q
Dehydrated
A
General appearance of lacking water; dry lips, dry mucosa
10
Q
Body Habitus
A
The state of the patient’s body, often referring to obesity
11
Q
Cachetic
A
Extremely skinny, bony malnourished
12
Q
Malnourished
A
Poor nutritional state
13
Q
Uncooperative
A
Does not follow commands or go along with provider’s requests
14
Q
Malaise
A
Generalized feeling of discomfort
15
Q
Emaciated
A
Extremely thin and malnourished, wasting
