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Terms 3
MDA 111
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Speculum | instrument that enlarges & separates the opening of a cavity to expose it's interior for examination. |
| Sclera | white fibrous tissue that covers the eye. |
| Percussion | striking w/ the hands to evaluate the size, borders, consistency, & presence of fluid or air. |
| Palpation | technique in which the examiner feels the texture, size, consistency, & location of parts of the body w/ the hands. |
| Manipulation | skillful use of the hands in diagnostic procedure. |
| Inspection | visual exam. |
| Hernia | protrusion of an organ through the muscle wall of the cavity that normally surrounds it. |
| Differentially Diagnosis | a diagnosis made by comparing the pts symptoms to two or more diseases that have similar symptoms. |
| Diagnosis | identification of a disease or condition by evaluating physical signs & symptoms, health hx, & lab tests; a disease or condition identified in a person. |
| Clinical Diagnosis | a diagnosis based only on the pts clinical symptoms. |
| Cerumen | yellowish or brownish wax-like secretion in the external ear canal; earwax. |
| Pyrexia | body temp of 102 degrees F or higher rectally or 101 degrees F or higher orally. |
| Postural Hypotension | sudden drop in BP upon standing. |
| Hyperventilation | a respiratory rate that greatly exceeds the body's oxygen demands. |
| Hypertension | morbidly high BP. |
| Febrile | having an above-normal body temp.(Fever) |
| Dyspnea | difficulty breathing. |
| Diaphoresis | profuse sweating. |
| Apnea | the absence of respirations. |
| Afebrile | body temp not elevated above normal. (No Fever) |
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