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objective terms
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alert ah-LERT | able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
| oriented OR-ee-EN-ted | being aware of who he or she is, where he or she is, and the current time; a patient who is aware of all three is "oriented X 3" |
| marked MARKT | it really stands out |
| unremarkable un-ree-MARK-ah-bul | normal |
| auscultation aws-kul-TAY-shun | to listen |
| percussion per-KUH-shun | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration; drums are a percussion instrument |
| palpation pal-PAY-shun | to feel |