CH 11 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Auscultation

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The use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds made by a patient's internal organs to make a diagnosis.

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

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A method of relating weight to height used to define normal weight, overweight, and obesity.

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Breach

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Access, use, or disclosure of protected health information that compromises the security or privacy of that information.

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Cultural Competence

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The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

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De-identified Information

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Health documents from which specified personal data has been removed.

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Differential Diagnosis

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A determination made by a doctor that distinguishes a disease or condition from others that present with similar symptoms.

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Inspection

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Visual examination used to assess parts of the body by looking for abnormal color, shape, size, or texture.

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Medical Diagnosis

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A determination made by a doctor that identifies the cause of a patient's illness.

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Nursing Diagnosis

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The description of a client's health problem that a nurse is licensed and competent to treat.

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Palpation

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A medical examination that uses touch to detect growths, changes in the size of organs, or tissue reactions to pressure.