Semio Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the general aspects of a patient’s condition during inspection?
Bueno, regular, malo, pésimo
These terms categorize the overall state of the patient.
How does race affect patient health?
Algunas condiciones raciales predisponen a ciertas enfermedades
Certain racial traits can influence health risks.
What does the term ‘edad aparente’ refer to in a patient?
Información sobre los hábitos de vida del paciente
‘Edad aparente’ gives insight into lifestyle habits.
What are the three biotypes classified in patient assessments?
Ectomorfo, mesomorfo, endomorfo
These classifications describe different body types.
What states can the nutritional status of a patient indicate?
Obesidad, desnutrición, buen estado nutricional
Nutritional status is crucial for overall health assessment.
What does the posture of a patient during examination indicate?
Erguido, sentado, decúbito supino, decúbito prono, posición genupectoral, antálgica
The patient’s posture can reveal discomfort or health issues.
What are the classifications of dynamic capacity in patients?
Normal, adinámico, hiperdinámico
Dynamic capacity assesses the patient’s energy levels and activity.
How can a patient’s clothing provide insight during an examination?
Puede variar entre grupos étnicos, o mostrar el aspecto de frío, sucio, etc.
Clothing can indicate cultural background and health status.
What types of language can a patient exhibit?
Cordial, agresivo, soez, comprensible, incompresible, coherente, afásico
Language assessment can indicate cognitive and emotional states.
What does ‘facies’ refer to in a medical examination?
Características faciales que indican ciertas condiciones
Facies can reveal underlying health issues.
What does an ‘álgica’ facies indicate?
El paciente manifiesta dolor en su expresión facial
This expression shows the patient is in pain.
What does a ‘descompuesta’ facies signify?
Gesticulación marcada de dolor, angustia
This facial expression suggests severe distress.
What are the signs of a ‘disneica’ facies?
Cara de angustia, ojos muy abiertos, boca entreabierta, tiraje en la región alta
Indicates difficulty in breathing.
What does a ‘cianótica’ facies suggest?
Problema cardiaco o pulmonar por disminución de oxígeno
A bluish or purplish hue indicates serious oxygen deficiency.
What is indicated by a ‘normal’ or ‘compuesta’ facies?
Estado facial sin signos de enfermedad
A normal appearance suggests good health.
What is a ‘hipertiroidea’ facies characterized by?
Exoftalmos por grasa periocular
This appearance is associated with thyroid issues.
What does ‘facies leonina’ indicate?
Pérdida de cejas y pestañas, rasgos gruesos
This facies is commonly associated with leprosy.
What does an ‘ictérica’ facies suggest?
Color amarillento, daño en hígado o vesícula biliar
Yellowing indicates possible liver issues.
What is a ‘cushingoide’ facies also known as?
‘Cara de luna’
This appearance is linked to adrenal dysfunction.
What does ‘caquéctica’ facies entail?
Palidez y relieves óseos marcados, expresión triste
Indicates severe malnutrition or chronic illness.
What is the ‘adenoidea’ facies primarily seen in?
Niños por crecimiento de tejidos adenoideo
This facies is associated with respiratory obstruction.
What does a ‘mongoloide’ facies indicate?
Propia de pacientes con trisomía del cromosoma 21
This appearance is characteristic of Down syndrome.
What does ‘mediastínica’ facies signify?
Plétora facial por ingurgitación de venas del cuello
Indicates a mass in the mediastinum affecting circulation.
What is ‘acropaquía digital’ characterized by?
Dedos en forma de palito de tambor y uñas en vidrio de reloj
This condition can indicate chronic respiratory disease.
