Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Disinfection
A
Destruction of most pathogenic microorganism
2
Q
General physical
A
Exam performed by physician
3
Q
Occult blood
A
Blood not visible to naked eye
4
Q
Spores
A
certain species of bacteria
5
Q
Reflection
A
result of deeper thought
6
Q
Restatement
A
Repeating what a patient said in your own words
7
Q
Verbalizing
A
Stating what you believe the patient is suggesting
8
Q
Afebrile
A
No fever
9
Q
Apnea
A
Not breathing
10
Q
Body Mass Index (BMI)
A
Indicator of healthy weight, based on height and weight
11
Q
Bradycardia
A
Slow heart rate
12
Q
Dyspnea
A
painful breathing
13
Q
Febrile
A
Fever
14
Q
Hyperpnea
A
Abnormally deep, rapid breathing
15
Q
Hyperpyrexia
A
High fever
