Anatomy
Which organs can you find the thoracic cavity?
Heart & lungs
Explain the erect position and what is it used for
normal standing position, used for CXR, assessment for neurological deficits and sudden ride in BP upon standing
Which of the following terms refers to away from the point of origin?
Options - posterior, dorsal, distal, superior, proximal, lateral
distal
an illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression; for example, congestive heart failure.
Choices: Acute, autoimmune, benign, chronic, genetic
Chronic
complains of
Define the five basic levels of the human body's organization
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system and organism
Explain the Lateral position and its use
Left or R side lying position, (left most commonly used). Decrease pressure on vena cava and seizure precautions
Change 2059 to standard time
8:59pm
Dissect the medical term into word parts WITH their meanings.
ARTHRITIS
Arthr/o - joint
itis - inflammation
NPO
nothing by mouth
LUQ
Describe the Fowler's position and its use
A semi-sitting position, head of bed elevated. Used for comfort
What is an objective observation, give an example
Signs that are observed and noted by healthcare professional
Abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against (attacks) its own tissues. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
Choices: Syndrome, terminal, autoimmune, infectious, inflammatory
Autoimmune
Pt is NPO preop.
Patient is nothing by mouth, before surgery.
Describe the transverse plane
Horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections
Describe the Sims Position and its use
Lying on the side with the hip and knee straight out and the other hip/knee bent or flexed.
Rectal exams
Explain auscultation
The use of a stethoscope to listen to heart/lung sounds
A disease for which there are treatments but no cure; fatal (certain malignant cancers, for example).
Choices: infectious, inflammatory, malignant, terminal, & syndrome
Terminal
NKDA
Which tissue type supports and connects organs and body movements?
Connective
Explain Supine position and what it's used for
Lying flat with face up, used for CT and MRIs
Name AND explain 2 physical examination techniques
Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion, olfaction and diagnostic testing
A set of signs or symptoms that occur together as part of a disease process.
Choices: infectious, inflammatory, malignant, terminal, & syndrome
Syndrome
Pt c/o SOB, CXR ordered.
Patient complains of shortness of breath, chest x-ray ordered.