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Health Records Terms
Term | Definition |
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The 'P' in the SOAP method stands for what? | The 'P' stands for Plan. |
True or false: The term "reassurance" is defined as to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better. | False. The actual definition is to tell the patient that the problem is not serious or dangerous. |
What is the term opposite of the term "proximal?" | Distal. Proximal means closer in to the center and distal means farther away from the center. |
What does the term CCU stand for? | Coronary Care Unit |
The description of normal sounding lungs is clear to ___? | Auscultation |
True or false: the abbreviated term "TID" means three times daily. | True! |
What type of health record note describes when and why a patient was admitted? | A discharge summary. |
Other significant past illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma or diabetes is what section of a health record? | Past medical history. |
If a patient is able to answer questions that means they are ___. | Alert |
What type of body plane divides the body from top to bottom? | Transverse |