RANDOM Flashcards
1
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Refers to the method of assessing the physical characteristics of the body to determine deviation from normal and detect conditions that may need additional diagnostic and laboratory testing.
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
2
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COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL EXAM:
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- VITAL SIGNS
- HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
- GENERAL APPEARANCE
- HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT
- NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
3
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Refers to the ratio of HEIGHT AND WEIGHT which is used to determine deviation from normal and detect conditions that may need additional diagnostic and laboratory testing
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BODY MASS INDEX ( BMI )
4
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Refers to INITIAL SURVEY of a body part conducted upon interview of the patient. INCLUDES THE USE OF sight, smell and hearing
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INSPECTION
5
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Refers to historical
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FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY