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CHAPTER 2 FLASHCARDS
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is SOAP when referring to a medical note? | SOAP is an acronym that stands for the four general parts of a medical note. |
| What are the four general parts of a medical note regarding acronym SOAP? | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| What does the term exacerbation (eke-AS-er-BAY-shun) mean? | It is getting worse. |
| What does the term Afebrile (uh-FEB-ril) mean? | To not have a fever |
| What does the term Noncontributory (NON-kon-TRIH-byoo-TOR-ee) mean? | Not related to this specific problem. |
| What does the term auscultation (aw-skul-TAY-shun) mean? | To listen. |
| The definition of percussion is what? | To hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibrations; drums are a percussion instrument. |
| Indicate which syllable is emphasized when pronounced; PALPATION | pal-PAY-shun |
| What is the definition of the term IMPRESSION in medical terminology? | Another way of saying assessment. |
| What does the medical term differential diagnosis mean? | A list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam. |