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Module 1
Discussion Creating Flash Cards Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does the acronym S.O.A.P. stand for | S-Subjective: Patient's description of problem O-Objective: physical exam, imaging results and lab results A-Assessment: diagnosis, identification of a problem or list of possible diagnosis P-Plan: course of action consistent with assessment |
| What does is mean when the patient is noted to be, "alert." | The patient is able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
| What does palpation mean | to feel |
| What does ventral/antral/anterior mean | The front *the word ventral means stomach |
| What does caudal mean | Toward the bottom |
| What does contralateral mean | Opposite side |
| What does ipsilateral mean | Same Side |
| What does sagittal mean | Divides the body in half by right and left |
| What does transverse mean | Divides the body in half by top and bottom |
| What does unilateral mean | On one side |
| What does bilateral mean | One both sides |
| What does dorsum mean | The top of the hand or foot |
| What does plantar mean | The sole of the foot |
| What does palmar mean | The palm of the hand |
| What does coronal mean | Divides the body front to back |
| What does medial mean | Towards the middle |
| What does dorsal/posterior mean | The back |
| What does cranial mean | Toward the top |
| What does superior mean | Above |
| What does inferior mean | Below |
| What does prone mean | Lying down on the belly |
| What does supine mean | Lying down on the back |