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1
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define ANATOMICAL

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position of body upright, facing forward, w/palms facing front of body

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define ANTERIOR

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before/in front of

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define DORSAL

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pertaining to back

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define DORSAL RECUMBENT

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pt position on back w/leg separated and knees flexed so feet are flat on table

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define DYSPNEA

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difficult/labored breathing

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define FENESTRATED

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having window/opening

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define FOWLER’S

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full/partial sitting exam position

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define HORIZONTAL

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flat

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9
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define INCOMPETENT

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not capable/legally qualified

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define KNEE-CHEST

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pt position kneeling on exam table w/butt elevated, back straight, and chest resting on knees

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define LITHOTOMY

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pt on back w/thighs flexed on abdomen and legs flexed on thighs

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define PROCTOLOGICAL

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pt kneel on kneeboard of proctologic exam table bent at hips, resting chest on table w/head supported by headboard

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13
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define PRONE

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horizontal face down

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14
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define RECUMBENT

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lying down

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15
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define SHOCK

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condition w/rapid and weak pulse, BP decreases, and pt pale and clammy

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define SIGMOIDOSCOPY

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inspect sigmoid w/instrument

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define SIMS’

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pt lays on left side with right leg sharply flexed; aka lateral recumbent

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18
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define SUPINE

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lying on back

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19
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define TRENDELENBURG

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position w/head lower than feet

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define VENTRAL

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front of body

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21
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define AUSCULATION

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listening for sounds of body

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22
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define BIMANUAL

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w/both hands

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23
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define BRUITS

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sound made by mixing of arterial and venous blood at dialysis shunts

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define COORDINATION

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harmonious adjustment/function

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define DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION (DRE)

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exam checking abnormalities of organs/structures in pelvis and lower abdomen

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define DURATION

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amount of time thing continues

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27
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define GAIT

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manner of walking

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28
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define GUAIAC TEST PAPER

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screening agent to test for hidden blood

29
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define HEART MURMURS

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sound from leakage of blood thru heart valve

30
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define HERNIA

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protrusion of part from normal location

31
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define INSPECTION

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1st part of physical exam

32
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define MANIPULATION

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passive movement of joint to determine range of flexion and extension

33
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define OCCULT

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obscure/hidden

34
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define OTOSCOPE

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instrument w/lens and lights for exam of eardrum and outer ear

35
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define PALPATION

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exam w/fingers and hands

36
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define PERCUSSION

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tapping body lightly but sharply to determine position, size, and consistency of underlying structure

37
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define PERIPHERAL

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side vision

38
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define PHYSICAL

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pertaining to body

39
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define PITCH

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frequency of vibrations of sound enabling classification from high to low

40
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define RESONANCE

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quality of sound; intensification and prolongation of sound by reflection/vibration of nearby object

41
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define SPIROMETER

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apparatus measuring volume of inhaled and exhaled air

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define SYMMETRY

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one part exactly corresponds to another in size, shape, and position

43
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define TURGOR

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resistance to deformity and length of time to return to normal

44
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define VISCERAL

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pertaining to viscera/internal organs/abdomen

45
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define ACUITY

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sharpness/clearness of vision/hearing

46
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define AUDIOMETER

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device measuring degree of hearing ability

47
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define CERUMEN

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ear wax/mucus

48
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define DECIBELS

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unit of measure to express degree of loudness

49
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define ENEMA

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instillation of fluid into rectum and colon

50
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define EVACUANTS

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meds promoting emptying of bowels

51
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define FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPE

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scope for flexible sigmoidoscopy exam to evaluate colon

52
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define FUNDUSCOPY

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exam of fundus of eye

53
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define HEARTBURN

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burning sensation beneath breast bone associated w/indigestion

54
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define IRRIGATION

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wash out w/liquid

55
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define JAEGER CHART

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eye chart to read up close and determine near vision

56
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define LAVAGE

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washing out of a cavity

57
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define LAXATIVES

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substance inducing bowels to empty

58
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define LUMEN

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space in artery/vein/tube/capillaries

59
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define MUCOSA

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pertaining to mucous membranes

60
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define NEUROPATHY

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disease/dysfunction of one/more peripheral nerves typically causing numbness/weakness

61
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define OCCLUDER

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device blocking viewing when conducting eye exam

62
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define PEAK FLOW

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max rate of air flow out of lungs during forced expiration used especially for monitoring lung capacity of ppl w/asthma

63
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define POLYPS

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tumor w/pedicle especially on mucous membranes

64
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define PROCTOSCOPE

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instrument for inspection of rectum

65
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define PULSE OXIMETRY

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measure O2 saturation of arterial blood by determining % of oxyhemoglobin pulsating thru network of capillaries

66
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define SNELLEN CHART

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chart of letters to evaluate distance vision

67
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define TONOMETRY

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measure tension/pressure

68
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define VERTEX

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top of head/crown

69
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define VITAL CAPACITY

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total volume of air exchanged from forced inspiration and relaxed expiration

MA: Chp 34,35,46 - Exams (4 decks)

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