Term
ah-LERT
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OR-ee-EN-ted
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Term | Definition |
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alert ah-LERT | able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
oriented OR-ee-EN-ted | being aware of who he or she is, where he or she is, and the current time; a patient who is aware of all three is "oriented X 3" |
marked MARKT | it really stands out |
unremarkable un-ree-MARK-ah-bul | normal |
auscultation aws-kul-TAY-shun | to listen |
percussion per-KUH-shun | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration; drums are a percussion instrument |
palpation pal-PAY-shun | to feel |