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PBS 2.1.1 Vocab Term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment, despite changes in the external world. |
| Current History | the detailed, chronological account of a patient's active, ongoing, or recent health issues. |
| Previous History | a comprehensive record of a patient's health information prior to their current visit. |
| Social History | a vital part of a patient's health record detailing lifestyle, environment, and personal context |
| Family History | a record of illnesses, conditions, causes of death, and ages of diagnosis for relatives |
| Chief Complaint | the primary, concise reason a patient seeks medical care, |
| Physical Signs | an objective, observable, or measurable indication of a disease or condition, detected by a healthcare provider |
| Symptoms | a subjective change or feeling experienced by a patient, like pain, fatigue, or dizziness, indicating a potential illness |
| Diagnosis | the process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury by analyzing a patient's signs, symptoms, medical history, physical exam, and test results |
| Differential Diagnosis | the process healthcare providers use to identify the most likely condition from a list of possible diseases that share similar symptoms |
| Empathy | a multidimensional, cognitive, and behavioral skill that allows healthcare providers to understand a patient’s unique experiences, concerns, and perspectives. |
| Demeanor | a patient's outward behavior, manner, and physical bearing |
| Tact | the ability of healthcare professionals to communicate sensitive information, deliver difficult diagnoses, or manage patient interactions with skill, empathy, and discretion. |
| Artery | a muscular, elastic blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood (usually) away from the heart to the body's tissues and organs |
| Vein | a thin-walled, elastic blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |
| Hyper- | a condition, substance level, or state is above normal, excessive, or beyond. |
| Hypo- | used to describe a state that is lower than normal |
| -emia | "blood condition" or indicates the "presence of a substance in the blood." |
| -itis | it indicates that a specific organ or tissue is swollen, red, painful, or irritated. |
| Chemical Reaction | a process where the molecules in your body interact to break down or build new substances. |
| HIPAA | stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. |
| Risk Factor | any attribute, characteristic, or exposure that increases the likelihood of a person developing a disease or injury. |
| Triage | the process of rapidly sorting and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition and the resources available. |
| Immune System | a vast and complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against "invaders." |
| Mucus | gel-like fluid produced by mucous membranes (the mucosa) that line various parts of the body. |
| Lymph | a clear-to-yellowish fluid that circulates through your lymphatic system. |
| Lymph Nodes | are small, bean-shaped structures that act as the filters and command centers of your immune system. |
| Cancer | a large group of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. |
| Carcinogen | any substance, organism, or physical agent that has the potential to cause cancer. |
| Inflammation | your immune system's natural response to an irritant, injury, or infection. |
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