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Chapter 2
Medical Terminology Chapter 2 Flashcards
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| Being aware of who patient is, where the patient is, current time | Oriented |
| No known specific cause; it just happens | Idiopathic |
| The P in the SOAP Method | Plan |
| Lying down on belly; face down | Prone |
| Lying down on back; face up | Supine |
| Out to the side | Lateral |
| Preventative Treatment | Prophylaxis |
| Trained in the removal of blood from the body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes | Phlebotomist |
| Any significant illnesses that run in the patient's family | Family history |
| Description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem | Review of Systems |