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Chapter5 Physical Examination Complete Questions And Answers
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Chapter5 Physical ExaminationComplete Questions And Answers
Audiometer CORRECT ANSWERS Instrument used to measure hearing
auscultation CORRECT ANSWERS The process of listening to the sounds produced
within the body to detect signs of disease
bariatrics CORRECT ANSWERS branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and
control of obesity and diseases associated with obesity
Body mechanics CORRECT ANSWERS use of the correct muscles to maintain proper
balance, posture, and body alignment to accomplish a task safely and efficiently.
clinical diagnosis CORRECT ANSWERS tentative diagnosis through the evaluation of
the health history and the physical exam, without the benefit of laboratory or diagnostic
tests.
diagnosis CORRECT ANSWERS The scientific method for determining and identifying
a patient's condition
Differential diagnosis CORRECT ANSWERS A determination of which of two or more
diseases with similar symptoms is producing the patient's symptoms
inspection CORRECT ANSWERS the process of observing a patient to detect any signs
of disease.
mensuration CORRECT ANSWERS the process of measuring a patient
opthalmoscope CORRECT ANSWERS an instrument for examining the interior of the
eye.
otoscope CORRECT ANSWERS an instrument for examining the external ear canal
and tympanic membrane
palpation CORRECT ANSWERS the process of feeling with the hands to detect signs of
disease
percussion CORRECT ANSWERS the process of tapping the body to detect signs of
disease
percussion hammer CORRECT ANSWERS an instrument with a rubber head, used for
testing reflexes
, prognosis CORRECT ANSWERS the probable course and outcome of a patient's
condition and the patient's prospects for recovery
speculum CORRECT ANSWERS an instrument for opening a body orifice or cavity for
viewing
symptom CORRECT ANSWERS any change in the body or its functioning that indicates
that a disease might be present
3 parts of a complete patient examination CORRECT ANSWERS health history
physical exam
lab and diagnostic tests
2 functions of the patient examination CORRECT ANSWERS 1. to determine the
patient's general state of health
2. to arrive at a diagnosis and prescribe treatment
Purpose of establishing a final diagnosis CORRECT ANSWERS It provides a logical
basis for treatment and prognosis
Why is there a space for indicating the clinical diagnosis on the laboratory request form
CORRECT ANSWERS It assists the lab facility in understanding and correlating the test
results for the physician
what is a risk factor CORRECT ANSWERS a physical or behavioral condition that
increases the probability that the individual will develop a certain condition
what is an acute illness, list two examples CORRECT ANSWERS rapid onset, severe
and intense course, lasts a short period of time, cold, flu
what is a chronic illness, list two examples CORRECT ANSWERS symptoms that
persist longer than 3 months, show little change over a long period of time. diabetes,
hypertension
What is the difference between a therapeutic procedure and a diagnostic procedure
CORRECT ANSWERS therapeutic procedures treat a condition with a goal of recovery
or eliminating the problem, can be medication.
diagnostic procedure is used to assist in the diagnosis of a condition, mammogram,
EKG, etc.
How should a patient be identified CORRECT ANSWERS Ask the patient to state his or
her full name and date of birth. Compare this info to the demographic info on the chart
Why is it important to properly identify the patient CORRECT ANSWERS to avoid
mistaking one patient for another. Don't want to perform a procedure on the wrong
person.
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