Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
disinfection
A
destruction of most pathogenic microorganisms
2
Q
general physical examination
A
examination performed by a physician
3
Q
occult blood
A
blood not visible to the naked eye
4
Q
spores
A
a resistant form of certain species of bacteria
5
Q
reflection
A
opinion is formed from a deeper thought
6
Q
verbalizing
A
stating what you believe the patient is suggesting or implying
7
Q
restatement
A
repeating what a patient says in your own words
8
Q
afebrile
A
absence of fever
9
Q
body mass index
A
indicator of healthy weight based in height and weight
9
Q
apnea
A
the absence of respiration
10
Q
dyspnea
A
difficult or painful breathing
11
Q
febrile
A
fever
12
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hyperpnea
A
abnormal deep, rapid breathing
13
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hyperpyrexia
A
an exceptionally high fever
14
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orthostatic hypotension
A
low blood pressure and increases pulse in patient from lying to standing
