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Disinfection
destruction of microorganisms by exposure to chemicals
General physical examination
examination to confirm a patient’s health
Occult blood
blood not visible to the naked eye
Spores
resistant form of bacteria
Reflection
a thought as a result of a deeper thought
Restatement
repeating what a patient says in your own words
Verbalizing
stating what you believe the patient is implying
Afebrile
without fever
Apnea
the absence of respiration
Body mass index (BMI)
indicator of healthy weight based on height and weight
Bradycardia
slow heart rate less than 60 bpm
Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
Febrile
with fever
Hyperpnea
abnormally deep, rapid breathing
Hyperpyrexia
exceptionally high fever greater than 106°
Orthostatic hypotension
blood pressure drops and pulse increases when patient goes from lying to standing position
Rales
noisy respirations usually due to blockage of the bronchial tubes
Spyhgmomanometer
blood pressure instrument
Tachypnea
abnormally rapid breathing
Auscultation
listening to body sounds with a stethoscope
Hyperventilation
breathing rapidly and deeply decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood
Inspection
visual exam of body and appearance
Manipulation
movement of a patient’s body parts
Mensuration
measuring
Palpation
to touch or feel
Percussion
tapping or striking
Symmetry
equality in size
Symptom
subjective condition felt by patient
Astigmatism
a condition in which the cornea has an abnormal shape, which causes blurred images during near or distant vision
Audiometer
electronic device that measures hearing acuity
Cataract
cloudy areas in the lens of the eye
Glaucoma
condition of too much pressure created in the eye by excessive aqueous humor
Myopia
nearsightedness
Ophthalmoscope
instrument with a light to view inner eye structures
Tinnitus
ringing in the ear
Tonometer
instrument for determining pressure of the eyes
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