biomed test

medical history

A record of information about a patient's past and current health. Includes information about the patient's habits, lifestyle, and even the health of their family.

chief complaint

The patient's description of what they feel is their main health problem.

physical signs

Pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed externally, such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature.

symptoms

Any subjective evidence of disease a patient perceives, such as aches, nausea, or fatigue. Symptoms allow the health care provider to narrow down the possible conditions that may be affecting the patient and then run tests to make a diagnosis.

diagnosis

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.

demeanor

Outward behavior or bearing

tact

Discretion and sensitivity in dealing with others. A doctor might exhibit this when they choose their words carefully so as to not upset a patient when they must deliver bad news.

empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

vital signs

Measurements—specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure—that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.

homeostasis

The maintenance of stable internal physiological conditions (like body temperature or the pH of blood), which enables the optimal functioning of an organism.

triage

The sorting and prioritization of patients based on the urgency of their need for care.

pulse

The rhythmic expansion and recoil of arteries resulting from heart contraction.

respiratory rate

The number of breaths an organism takes per minute.

blood pressure

The pressure that blood exerts upon the walls of blood vessels, especially arteries, usually measured with a sphygmomanometer and expressed in millimeters of mercury.

oxygen saturation

The amount of oxygen in the blood. Measured as a percentage (%) using a pulse oximeter.

body mass index (BMI)

A measure of body fat that is the ratio of the weight of the body to its height.

Routine physical examination

Includes looking, listening, and touching (palpating) the patient, as well as simple tests that evaluate basic functions.

looking

eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin

listening

stomach, heart, lung

touching

check for bumps, lumps, abnormalities

function test

evaluate the input from nervous system

low white blood cells count

body has fewer cells to fight off infections

CBC

a count of each type of cell or cell fragment

high white blood cells count

your body is fighting off an infection

low red blood cells count

your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen

high red blood cells count

there are more red blood cells in your blood stream than normal

low hemoglobin count

your blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells

high hemoglobin count

more red blood cells than usual, low oxygen

low hematocrit count

lower of RBE in the body

high hematocrit count

dehydration

low platelets count

excessive bleeding

high platelets count

causes clots

glucose

sugar used for energy, high levels indicate diabetes

blood area nitrogen and creatine

waste products filtered by kidneys, indicates kidney health

electrolytes

minerals in blood, urine, tissues, water balance, moves nutrients and waste, impacts nerves, brain, muscles, etc

telehealth

healthcare services over the internet

telemedicine

online diagnosis and treatment

hormones

signaling molecules

insulin

tells cells to take in glucose

glucagon

tells liver to release stored glucose

type 1 diabetes

develops in childhood or when young, cause is not enough insulin, problem is high blood glucose levels

type 2 diabetes

develops in older people, cause is from unhealthy eating, problem is high blood sugar levels

carbohydrates

sugar and starch, breaks down to become glucose, 1st

lipids

fats, breaks down to become fatty acids, 2nd

proteins

meat, fish, eggs, breaks down to become amino acids, last

nucleic acids

DNA and RNA, nucleotides, not a source of energy

cholesterol

a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs for various functions

LDL

low density lipoprotein, a bad type of cholesterol

HDL

high density lipoprotein, a good type of cholesterol

PHI

protected healthcare information

information to help with treatment, payment, and healthcare operations

what healthcare information can be shared?

primary care physician

a healthcare professional who provides comprehensive and ongoing care for a wide range of health concerns

nurse

a healthcare professional who cares for the sick, injured, and those with disabilities

physician assistance

a licensed healthcare professional who works in collaboration with physicians to provide medical care

dermitologist

a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions

phlebotomist

a healthcare professional trained to collect blood samples from patients