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PHS Ch 11
Fundamental Skills in Diagnostic Services
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| auscultation | the use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds made by a patient’s internal organs to make a diagnosis. |
| body mass index (BMI) | a method of relating weight to height used to define normal weight, overweight, and obesity. |
| breach | access, use, or disclosure of protected health information that compromises the security or privacy of that information. |
| cultural competence | the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. |
| de-identified information | health documents from which specified personal data has been removed. |
| differential diagnosis | a determination made by a doctor that distinguishes a disease or condition from others that have similar symptoms. |
| inspection | visual examination used to assess parts of the body by looking for abnormal color, shape, size, or texture. |
| medical diagnosis | a determination made by a doctor that identifies the cause of a patient’s illness. |
| nursing diagnosis | the description of a client’s health problem that a nurse is licensed and competent to treat. |
| palpation | a medical examination that uses touch to detect growths, changes in the size of organs, or tissue reactions to pressure. |
| percussion | a medical examination that includes tapping various body parts and using resulting sounds to assess the condition of internal organs. |
| personal bias | an unfair preference for, or dislike of, something or someone. |
| prejudice | a strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is not based on reason or actual experience. |
| sign | evidence of a health condition that can be seen or measured. |
| stereotype | the assumption that everyone in a particular group is the same. |
| symptom | an indication of a disease or disorder experienced by the patient, such as pain. |
| telehealth | he use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical healthcare, health-related education, public health, and health administration. |
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