Symptoms & Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of pain?
A
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that “can be” associated with tissue damage
2
Q
What is the definition of sensation?
A
A feeling or mental experience of perceiving any stimulus
3
Q
What is the definition of sign?
A
An abnormality that is discovered objectively
4
Q
What is the definition of symptom?
A
An appearance or sensation experienced by a patient that deviates from the normal, healthy state
5
Q
What is the definition of fever?
A
A symptom in which body temp rises above the normal 98.6 degrees
