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Chapter 2
word parts, terms and/or abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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What does the SOAP note method stand for? | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan |
What does Legarthic mean? | A decrease in the level of conciousness; in a medical record, this is an indication that the patient is really sick |
What does auscultation mean? | to listen |
What is a sequelae? | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
What is a prophylaxis? | preventative treatment |
Which body plane divides the body into "slices" from front to back? | Coronal |
Which directional term refers to"out to the side" ? | Lateral |
Which health profression in the health providrs section is trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks uner the guidance of a health care provider? | Medical Assistant |
What is the PICU? | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit |
Which abreviation used for symptoms or exam findings stands for "no acute distress (the patient does not display any intense symptoms"? | NAD |