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Chapter 2
Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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S in SOAP | Subjective- the problem in the patients own words |
O in SOAP | Objective- any findings during patients exam, lab work and images |
A in SOAP | Assesment- after gathering all information, the health care provider formulates a logical anaylsis |
P in SOAP | Plan- course of action |
febrile | to have a fever |
afebrile | to not have a fever |
dorsum | top of hand or foot |
palmar | the palm of the hand |
prone | laying down on the belly |
supine | lying down on back |