Words and phrases to know Exam 1 Flashcards
Orthostatic
reading to an upright or standing position
Systolic
measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries
Palpate
to examine by touch
Temporal Artery
palpated in front of the ear
“Explain the Procedure”
-always explain the procedure and ask their permission
-encourage them to assist you if they are able
optimal nutrition
getting just the right amount of nutrients
preauricular
in front of the ear
temporomandibular joint
the joint formed where the mandible and cranium meet, just in front of the ear
vesicle
a small cavity or sac that contains materials in a eukaryotic cell
discrete
distinct, separate
7th cervical vertebrae
the largest and most interior vertebra of the cervical certebrae
substernal notch
where the ribs meet the sternum distally
right middle lobe
auscultate at 4th and 5th intercostal spaces
apex of the heart
tip of the heart pointing down toward the 5th left intercostal space
angle of Louis
the junction between the body of the sternum and the manubrium; the starting point for locating the ribs anteriorly
Assessment
collecting subjective and objective data
diagnosis
analyzing subjective and objective data to make and prioritize professional clinical judgments (client concerns, collaborative problems, or referral)
Planning
generating solutions, developing a plan, and determining which outcomes need to be met first
Implementation
taking action. Prioritizing and implementing the planned interventions
Evaluation
Assessing whether outcomes have been met and revising the plan if the interventions did not make a difference
