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Flavin 2021
CPX & Directional Terms
Question | Answer |
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VA | Visual Acuity |
Snellen's Chart | Test used to evaluate visual distance. |
Superior | above |
OD | Right eye |
OS | Left eye |
OU | Both eyes |
AD | Right ear |
AU | Both ears |
AS | Left ear |
Inferior | below |
axillary | armpit |
cubital | front of elbow |
pulmonary | lungs |
superficial | shallow |
supine | back |
prone | stomach |
sim's position | head to the side w/ one leg up on stomach |
Fowler's position | sitting upright at a 90 degree angle |
Trendelenburg position | lying on back with feet highly elevated (used for shock) |
orbital region | refers to eye area |
nares aka | nostrils |
buccal | cheek |
anterior | front towards the ventral side |
brachial | arm |
gastroenterologist | specialist for GI |
Lateral recumbent position | laying on side (recovery position) |
anatomical position is: | standing straight up facing fwd with palms and feet fwd |
Planes of sections | Sagittal, Midsagittal, Frontal and Transverse |
plantar | referring to sole of a foot |
caudal refers to the: | tail or lower section |
bilateral = ______ | both sides |
ventral | front |
posterior | back |
inferior | below |
2 major cavities are: | Frontal & Coronal |
pt | patient |
UA | Urinalysis |
eyes | Ophthalmoscope examines the: |
What position is used most for SOB? | Fowlers or Semi Fowlers |
inspection is: | visually examining |
palpation is: | examining by touch or feeling. |
Auscultation is: | Listening |
HEENT means: | Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat. |
Mensuration is: | Measuring |
LMP is: | Last menstrual period |
ROS means: | Review of systems |
Integumentary system contains _____ | skin (the largest organ of the body) |
medial | towards the center or middle of body |
sagittal plane divides the body _____ | front to back in half |
If you make an error charting you should strike several times and rewrite. True or False | False *One line including date and initials with "er" for error. |
If the female is having a breast exam they should have the opening to the front or back? | Opening in the front so the Dr. can examine the pt without causing embarrassment. |