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WorksheetsChapter 13 Vocabulary - Examination
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Cyanosis
A condition in which the skin develops a blue or gray tint.
A skin condition characterized by excessive dryness.
A type of rash that appears red and itchy.
A condition where the skin turns yellow due to liver issues.
Palpation
The act of touching parts of the body to feel structures beneath the skin.
A method of diagnosing illness through listening to body sounds.
A technique used to measure blood pressure.
A procedure for taking a patient's temperature.
Pallor
A condition where the skin appears darker than normal for the patient’s natural skin tone.
A word used to describe skin that is lighter than normal for the patient’s natural skin tone.
A term used to describe skin that has a yellowish tint.
A medical term for skin that is excessively oily.
Apnea
The absence of breathing.
A condition of excessive breathing.
A type of sleep disorder.
A respiratory infection.
Colposcopy
The use of a scope to visualize the cervix of the uterus.
A procedure to remove polyps from the uterus.
An imaging technique for the ovaries.
A method for testing blood pressure in pregnant women.
Observation
In health care, gathering information by visual inspection, smell, and auditory inspection.
A method of diagnosing diseases through blood tests.
A technique used to measure patient satisfaction.
The process of recording patient history through interviews.
Orthopnea
Shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up.
Difficulty breathing during physical activity.
Shortness of breath that occurs at rest.
Breathing difficulty that worsens in cold weather.
Percussion
A method of examination involving tapping on a body part and listening to the sounds produced.
A technique used to measure blood pressure.
A form of physical therapy involving rhythmic movements.
A diagnostic imaging technique using X-rays.
Tachycardia
Slow heart rate.
Irregular heart rhythm.
Rapid heart rate.
Normal heart rate.
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
A category of medication that can be purchased and used without a prescription.
A type of medication that requires a doctor's prescription.
A medication that is only available in hospitals.
A category of medication that is only for children.
Baseline
A final value that is used for comparison.
An initial value that can be compared to future measurements.
A value that is always changing.
A value that is irrelevant to measurements.
Cheyne-Stokes
A condition characterized by alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow respirations, along with periods of apnea.
A type of breathing pattern that is consistently fast and shallow.
A breathing pattern that involves only deep breaths without any pauses.
A respiratory condition marked by constant normal breathing.
Afebrile
Free of fever.
Experiencing chills.
Having a high temperature.
Feeling fatigued.
Bradypnea
Rapid respirations.
Normal respirations.
Slow respirations.
Irregular respirations.
Tachypnea
Slow respirations.
Normal respirations.
Rapid respirations.
Irregular respirations.
Biopsy
The removal of a tissue or cell specimen to examine for signs of damage or disease (e.g., cancer).
A procedure to remove a small amount of blood for testing.
An imaging technique to visualize internal organs.
A surgical operation to remove an entire organ.
Chief Complaint (CC)
A detailed medical history of the patient.
A brief statement of the reason for a patient’s visit to a medical office.
A list of medications the patient is currently taking.
A summary of the patient's family medical history.
Auscultation
Listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope.
A method of measuring blood pressure.
A technique for examining the skin for lesions.
A procedure for taking a patient's temperature.
Hypoxia
Inadequate (not enough) oxygen supply to the tissues of the body.
Excessive oxygen supply to the tissues of the body.
Normal oxygen levels in the tissues of the body.
Oxygen deficiency in the blood only.
Hyperthermia
A normal body temperature; 37°C (98.6°F) or below.
An extremely high body temperature; 40°C (104°F) or above.
A low body temperature; 35°C (95°F) or below.
A fluctuating body temperature between 36°C (96.8°F) and 38°C (100.4°F).
