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ch.4 Diagnostic terms/4 techniques in physical examination

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Signs

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Objective or definitive evidence of an illness, perceived by the examiner.

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Symptoms

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change perceived by the patient, may or may not be confirmed by the examiner.

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Diagnosis (Dx)

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identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, history, tests, and procedures.

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Prognosis

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the predicted outcome of a disease

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Acute disease

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short and relatively severe course

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Chronic disease

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disease exists for a long time.

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Inspection

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The examiner uses eyes and ears to observe and listen to the patient.

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Palpation

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The examiner feels the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts with hands, which sometimes reveals deep abnormalities.

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Percussion

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The examiner taps the body with fingertips or fists to evaluate the size, borders, and consistency of the internal organs and to determine the amount of fluid in a body cavity.

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Auscultation

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The examiner listens for sounds in the body to evaluate the heart, blood vessels, lungs, intestines, or other organs. Performed most with a stethoscope.