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Chapter 2
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |