a state of consciousness where a patient is awake, responsive, and aware of their surroundings, often assessed as 'A' in the AVPU scale (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive)

a patient's awareness of self and surroundings, typically part of a mental status exam checking for alertness regarding person, place, time, and situation. "Alert and oriented x3" (A&O x3) means a patient knows who they are, where they are, and the date.

a diagnostic technique involving listening to internal body sounds—primarily heart, lungs, and intesting allowing healthcare providers to evaluate the frequency, intensity, and quality of sounds to detect abnormalities

a diagnostic technique involving tapping specific body areas with fingers, hands, or small instruments to evaluate the density, size, and borders of underlying tissues and organs

a diagnostic method used by healthcare professionals involving the use of hands or fingertips to touch and feel a patient's body during a physical exam

Differential Diagnosis

a systematic, evidence-based process used by healthcare providers to identify the most likely cause of a patient’s symptoms when multiple conditions share similar features

the progressive structural or functional breakdown of cells, tissues, or organs, leading to a loss of function or reduced vitality

a significant reduction or complete disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a chronic or serious disease, such as cancer or autoimmune disorders

the cause, set of causes, or origin of a disease or condition. It is the "why" behind a patient’s illness, encompassing factors such as infections, genetics, environmental exposures, or behavioral habits

pathological conditions, complications, or long-term effects that follow a previous disease, injury, or trauma

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Module 1 - Medical T

Term	Definition
Alert	a state of consciousness where a patient is awake, responsive, and aware of their surroundings, often assessed as 'A' in the AVPU scale (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive)
Oriented	a patient's awareness of self and surroundings, typically part of a mental status exam checking for alertness regarding person, place, time, and situation. "Alert and oriented x3" (A&O x3) means a patient knows who they are, where they are, and the date.
Auscultation	a diagnostic technique involving listening to internal body sounds—primarily heart, lungs, and intesting allowing healthcare providers to evaluate the frequency, intensity, and quality of sounds to detect abnormalities
Percussion	a diagnostic technique involving tapping specific body areas with fingers, hands, or small instruments to evaluate the density, size, and borders of underlying tissues and organs
Palpation	a diagnostic method used by healthcare professionals involving the use of hands or fingertips to touch and feel a patient's body during a physical exam
Differential Diagnosis	a systematic, evidence-based process used by healthcare providers to identify the most likely cause of a patient’s symptoms when multiple conditions share similar features
Degeneration	the progressive structural or functional breakdown of cells, tissues, or organs, leading to a loss of function or reduced vitality
Remission	a significant reduction or complete disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a chronic or serious disease, such as cancer or autoimmune disorders
Etiology	the cause, set of causes, or origin of a disease or condition. It is the "why" behind a patient’s illness, encompassing factors such as infections, genetics, environmental exposures, or behavioral habits
Sequela	pathological conditions, complications, or long-term effects that follow a previous disease, injury, or trauma

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