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Mod 1 Chapter 2
Introduction to Health Records
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute | it just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| chronic | it has been going on for a while now |
| exacerbation | it is getting worse |
| alert | able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
| palpation | to feel |
| percussion | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration; drums are a percussion instrument |
| differential diagnosis | a list of conditions that a patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the result of the exam |
| prognosis | the chances for things getting better or worse |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| PICU | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit |