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Ch 2 Objective Terms
the "O" in SOAP
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alert | able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
| oriented | being aware of who he/she is, where he/she is, and the current time; a pt who is oriented is "oriented x 3" |
| marked | it really stands out |
| unremarkable | normal |
| auscultation | to listen |
| percussion | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration |
| palpation | to feel |