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Module 1-Discussion

10 Flash Cards over CH2 abbreviations

TermDefinition
Lethargic lah-THAR-jik A decrease in level of consciousness; may be physical or mental, but generally indicates that the patient is very sick.
Oriented OR-ee-EN-ted Patient is aware of who he/she is, where he/she is, and the time (Aware of person, place, and time).
Percussion per-KUH-shun The processes of hitting something and listening to the resulting sound/feel to estimate the size/borders/consistency of organs; or to determine if there is fluid in an area.
Sequelae seh-KWEL-ah Problem resulting from disease or injury; Ex: Poor blood flow to feet as a result of diabetes (Neuropathy).
Palliative PA-lee-ah-tiv Treating symptoms, but not getting rid of the cause. The goal is to improve quality of life for family and patient (Ex: Hospice).
Contralateral KON-trah-LA-ter-al Opposite side. Ex: A stroke of the right side of the brain could cause contralateral (in this case, left side) paralysis.
Ipsilateral IP-sih-LA-ter-al Same side. Ex: A tumor on the right side of the brain may only affect vision ipsilaterally (in this case, right side).
NKDA No Known Drug Allergies; patient does not have any documented allergies (is a part of patient's medical history).
CTA Clear To Auscultation; description used to describe the patient's lungs during assessment (means no abnormal lung sounds).
Disposition dis-poh-ZIH-shun What happened at the end of a visit; used to reference where patient went after a visit (the plan for continuing health care of a patient after discharge).
Created by: jacluke
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