Vocab

Question 1

define ANATOMICAL

Answer 1

position of body upright, facing forward, w/palms facing front of body

Question 2

define ANTERIOR

Answer 2

before/in front of

Question 3

define DORSAL

Answer 3

pertaining to back

Question 4

define DORSAL RECUMBENT

Answer 4

pt position on back w/leg separated and knees flexed so feet are flat on table

Question 5

define DYSPNEA

Answer 5

difficult/labored breathing

Question 6

define FENESTRATED

Answer 6

having window/opening

Question 7

define FOWLER’S

Answer 7

full/partial sitting exam position

Question 8

define HORIZONTAL

Answer 8

flat

Question 9

define INCOMPETENT

Answer 9

not capable/legally qualified

Question 10

define KNEE-CHEST

Answer 10

pt position kneeling on exam table w/butt elevated, back straight, and chest resting on knees

Question 11

define LITHOTOMY

Answer 11

pt on back w/thighs flexed on abdomen and legs flexed on thighs

Question 12

define PROCTOLOGICAL

Answer 12

pt kneel on kneeboard of proctologic exam table bent at hips, resting chest on table w/head supported by headboard

Question 13

define PRONE

Answer 13

horizontal face down

Question 14

define RECUMBENT

Answer 14

lying down

Question 15

define SHOCK

Answer 15

condition w/rapid and weak pulse, BP decreases, and pt pale and clammy

Question 16

define SIGMOIDOSCOPY

Answer 16

inspect sigmoid w/instrument

Question 17

define SIMS’

Answer 17

pt lays on left side with right leg sharply flexed; aka lateral recumbent

Question 18

define SUPINE

Answer 18

lying on back

Question 19

define TRENDELENBURG

Answer 19

position w/head lower than feet

Question 20

define VENTRAL

Answer 20

front of body

Question 21

define AUSCULATION

Answer 21

listening for sounds of body

Question 22

define BIMANUAL

Answer 22

w/both hands

Question 23

define BRUITS

Answer 23

sound made by mixing of arterial and venous blood at dialysis shunts

Question 24

define COORDINATION

Answer 24

harmonious adjustment/function

Question 25

define DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION (DRE)

Answer 25

exam checking abnormalities of organs/structures in pelvis and lower abdomen

Question 26

define DURATION

Answer 26

amount of time thing continues

Question 27

define GAIT

Answer 27

manner of walking

Question 28

define GUAIAC TEST PAPER

Answer 28

screening agent to test for hidden blood

Question 29

define HEART MURMURS

Answer 29

sound from leakage of blood thru heart valve

Question 30

define HERNIA

Answer 30

protrusion of part from normal location

Question 31

define INSPECTION

Answer 31

1st part of physical exam

Question 32

define MANIPULATION

Answer 32

passive movement of joint to determine range of flexion and extension

Question 33

define OCCULT

Answer 33

obscure/hidden

Question 34

define OTOSCOPE

Answer 34

instrument w/lens and lights for exam of eardrum and outer ear

Question 35

define PALPATION

Answer 35

exam w/fingers and hands

Question 36

define PERCUSSION

Answer 36

tapping body lightly but sharply to determine position, size, and consistency of underlying structure

Question 37

define PERIPHERAL

Answer 37

side vision

Question 38

define PHYSICAL

Answer 38

pertaining to body

Question 39

define PITCH

Answer 39

frequency of vibrations of sound enabling classification from high to low

Question 40

define RESONANCE

Answer 40

quality of sound; intensification and prolongation of sound by reflection/vibration of nearby object

Question 41

define SPIROMETER

Answer 41

apparatus measuring volume of inhaled and exhaled air

Question 42

define SYMMETRY

Answer 42

one part exactly corresponds to another in size, shape, and position

Question 43

define TURGOR

Answer 43

resistance to deformity and length of time to return to normal

Question 44

define VISCERAL

Answer 44

pertaining to viscera/internal organs/abdomen

Question 45

define ACUITY

Answer 45

sharpness/clearness of vision/hearing

Question 46

define AUDIOMETER

Answer 46

device measuring degree of hearing ability

Question 47

define CERUMEN

Answer 47

ear wax/mucus

Question 48

define DECIBELS

Answer 48

unit of measure to express degree of loudness

Question 49

define ENEMA

Answer 49

instillation of fluid into rectum and colon

Question 50

define EVACUANTS

Answer 50

meds promoting emptying of bowels

Question 51

define FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPE

Answer 51

scope for flexible sigmoidoscopy exam to evaluate colon

Question 52

define FUNDUSCOPY

Answer 52

exam of fundus of eye

Question 53

define HEARTBURN

Answer 53

burning sensation beneath breast bone associated w/indigestion

Question 54

define IRRIGATION

Answer 54

wash out w/liquid

Question 55

define JAEGER CHART

Answer 55

eye chart to read up close and determine near vision

Question 56

define LAVAGE

Answer 56

washing out of a cavity

Question 57

define LAXATIVES

Answer 57

substance inducing bowels to empty

Question 58

define LUMEN

Answer 58

space in artery/vein/tube/capillaries

Question 59

define MUCOSA

Answer 59

pertaining to mucous membranes

Question 60

define NEUROPATHY

Answer 60

disease/dysfunction of one/more peripheral nerves typically causing numbness/weakness

Question 61

define OCCLUDER

Answer 61

device blocking viewing when conducting eye exam

Question 62

define PEAK FLOW

Answer 62

max rate of air flow out of lungs during forced expiration used especially for monitoring lung capacity of ppl w/asthma

Question 63

define POLYPS

Answer 63

tumor w/pedicle especially on mucous membranes

Question 64

define PROCTOSCOPE

Answer 64

instrument for inspection of rectum

Question 65

define PULSE OXIMETRY

Answer 65

measure O2 saturation of arterial blood by determining % of oxyhemoglobin pulsating thru network of capillaries

Question 66

define SNELLEN CHART

Answer 66

chart of letters to evaluate distance vision

Question 67

define TONOMETRY

Answer 67

measure tension/pressure

Question 68

define VERTEX

Answer 68

top of head/crown

Question 69

define VITAL CAPACITY

Answer 69

total volume of air exchanged from forced inspiration and relaxed expiration