Terminology Flashcards
Use of observation and visuals to detect physical problems
Inspection
The use of the sense of touch to examine the patient for physical problems
Palpitation
The tapping or striking the body usually using the fingers or an instrument
Percussion
Use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds arising from the body
Auscultation
The process of measuring the body such as height and weight
Mensuration
Passive movement of a joint to determine range of motion
Manipulation
When a patient lies flat on their back facing upwards is called:
Supine position
The patient is lying face down ward
Prone position
When a patient lies face upward with the knees bent and the feet flat on the examination table is called:
Dorsal recumbent position
When the patient lies on their left side with their left leg straight and their right leg bent is called:
Sims position
When the patient is on their back with their legs up in stirrups is called:
Lithotomy position
Patient is sitting up to a 90 degree angle is called:
High flower’s position
When the patient is sitting up at a 45 degree angle is called:
Semi flower’s position
When the patients rests on the knees and the chest with the head turned to one side while resting on both arms is called :
Knee chest position
When the patient is lying flat face up and the hips and legs are straight and are elevated above the chest and head is called :
Trendelenburg position
