Charting terms

Question 1

Fluid-filled lesions, less than 1 cm

Answer 1

Vesicle

Question 2

Fluid-filled lesions, greater than 1 cm

Answer 2

Bullac

Question 3

Pus-filled lesions, less than 1 cm

Answer 3

Pustule

Question 4

Elevated solid lesion, less than 1 cm

Answer 4

Papule

Question 5

Elevated solid lesion, extending deeper into the dermis, larger than papule

Answer 5

Nodule

Question 6

Redness of the skin

Answer 6

Erythema

Question 7

Collection of blood under the skin

Answer 7

Hematoma/ Bruise

Question 7

Cracks at lateral angle of lips

Answer 7

Cheilosis

Question 8

A small discolored spot or patch on the skin

Answer 8

Macule

Question 9

Unpleasant

Answer 9

Halitosis

Question 9

Foul, Smelly

Answer 9

Fetid

Question 10

With sweet fruit-like odor

Answer 10

Fruity

Question 11

Difficult and labored respiration

Answer 11

Dyspnea

Question 12

Absence of cessation of breathing

Answer 12

Apnea

Question 13

Difficulty of respiration in supine position, Relieved by upright or sitting position

Answer 13

Orthopnea

Question 14

Normal breathing

Answer 14

Eupnea

Question 15

Rapid breathing

Answer 15

Tachypnea

Question 15

Slow breathing

Answer 15

Bradypnea

Question 16

Large volume of air inspired

Answer 16

Deep breathing

Question 16

Small volume of air inspired

Answer 16

Shallow breathing

Question 17

Abnormal variations in rhythm

Answer 17

Irregular respiration

Question 18

Deep, rapid respiration

Answer 18

Hyperventilation

Question 19

Slow, shallow respiration

Answer 19

Hypoventilation

Question 20

Snoring

Answer 20

Stertorous

Question 20

Continuous shaking

Answer 20

Tonic tremor

Question 21

Began without warning

Answer 21

Sudden onset

Question 21

Shaking with intervals of rest

Answer 21

Clonic tremor

Question 22

Extends and pronates arms while rigidly extending the legs. Indicates damage in the upper brainstem.

Answer 22

Deccerebrate

Question 23

Arms flexed in adduction & internally rotates wrists to the chest & rigidly extends Ings, indicating damage in corticospinal tracts near the cerebral hemispheres.

Answer 23

Decorticate

Question 24

Condition of coughing

Answer 24

Continuous, persistent, productive, non productive

Question 24

Of teeth

Answer 24

Dental caries

Question 25

Of tissue

Answer 25

Necrosis

Question 25

Expulsion of feces from the return

Answer 25

Defecation/bowel movement

Question 26

Frequent passage of watery stools

Answer 26

Diarrhea

Question 26

Passage of small, hard, dry stool or no passage of stool for a period of time

Answer 26

Constipation

Question 26

Presence of excessive gas in the intestine

Answer 26

Flatulence

Question 26

Waste product of digestion present in the colon

Answer 26

Feces

Question 26

Waste products of digestion expelled into the external environment

Answer 26

Stool

Question 26

Gray, pale, or clay-colored stool

Answer 26

Acholic stool

Question 27

Passage of stool with bright red blood

Answer 27

Hematochezia

Question 27

Passage of black, tarry stool

Answer 27

Melena

Question 28

Greasy/fatty, bulky, foul-smelling stool

Answer 28

Steatorrhea

Question 29

Administration of fluids or medications into the colon through a rectal tube

Answer 29

Enema

Question 30

Collection of hardened, putty-like feces in the folds of the rectum

Answer 30

Fecal impaction

Question 31

Involuntary elimination of bowel contents

Answer 31

Fecal/bowel incontinence encopresis

Question 32

Consistency of stool

Answer 32

Watery, Wet, Soft, Hard, Formed