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How can conscience best be described?
How can conscience best be described?
What is the status of doctors' authority over patient care?
What is the status of doctors' authority over patient care?
In health-care teams, physiotherapists are:
In health-care teams, physiotherapists are:
Which statement about patient involvement is true?
Which statement about patient involvement is true?
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Nurses and dieticians contribute to patient care by:
Nurses and dieticians contribute to patient care by:
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What does subjective opinion refer to in health assessments?
What does subjective opinion refer to in health assessments?
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The term 'clinical medicine' refers to:
The term 'clinical medicine' refers to:
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To become a respiratory therapist, one must study:
To become a respiratory therapist, one must study:
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What is the meaning of the term 'ambulatory patients'?
What is the meaning of the term 'ambulatory patients'?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete physical examination?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete physical examination?
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What does the term 'vital signs' include?
What does the term 'vital signs' include?
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What is the primary purpose of a physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of a physical examination?
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Which method is used to listen to internal body sounds during an examination?
Which method is used to listen to internal body sounds during an examination?
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What does the act of palpation involve?
What does the act of palpation involve?
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Which of the following best describes percussion in a physical examination?
Which of the following best describes percussion in a physical examination?
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What does the term 'acute' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the term 'acute' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which component of medical history involves previous occurrences of diseases?
Which component of medical history involves previous occurrences of diseases?
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What does the term 'sign' refer to in a medical context?
What does the term 'sign' refer to in a medical context?
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What does 'benign' signify in medical terminology?
What does 'benign' signify in medical terminology?
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Which of the following accurately describes 'malignant' conditions?
Which of the following accurately describes 'malignant' conditions?
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How is 'prognosis' defined in medical terms?
How is 'prognosis' defined in medical terms?
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Which of these terms refers to symptoms experienced by the patient?
Which of these terms refers to symptoms experienced by the patient?
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What does 'atrophy' mean in a medical context?
What does 'atrophy' mean in a medical context?
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What type of history includes marital status and living conditions?
What type of history includes marital status and living conditions?
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What does relatively good health indicate about a person?
What does relatively good health indicate about a person?
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How can failing health best be characterized?
How can failing health best be characterized?
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What does the term 'competent' imply in a nursing context?
What does the term 'competent' imply in a nursing context?
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Which statement best describes the health challenge of diabetes?
Which statement best describes the health challenge of diabetes?
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What is implied by the term 'professional caring' in health care?
What is implied by the term 'professional caring' in health care?
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What does high standards in cleanliness indicate for an individual like Veronica?
What does high standards in cleanliness indicate for an individual like Veronica?
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In the context of cultural identity, how is a melting pot defined?
In the context of cultural identity, how is a melting pot defined?
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How can poor health be best described?
How can poor health be best described?
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Which term describes the way of life of an individual?
Which term describes the way of life of an individual?
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What does the concept of health promotion primarily focus on?
What does the concept of health promotion primarily focus on?
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What is the best description of the term 'consumer' in a health context?
What is the best description of the term 'consumer' in a health context?
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Which term refers to a particular method of treatment designed to restore health?
Which term refers to a particular method of treatment designed to restore health?
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What does the term 'disease' refer to?
What does the term 'disease' refer to?
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What is meant by 'prevention' in health care?
What is meant by 'prevention' in health care?
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Which term describes someone who is submissive and acted upon, particularly in a healthcare context?
Which term describes someone who is submissive and acted upon, particularly in a healthcare context?
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What does the word 'collaborate' imply in a healthcare setting?
What does the word 'collaborate' imply in a healthcare setting?
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Which of the following best defines 'needs' in the context of health?
Which of the following best defines 'needs' in the context of health?
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What is indicated by the term 'holistic' in health care?
What is indicated by the term 'holistic' in health care?
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Study Notes
### Clinical Medicine
- Clinical medicine refers to the actual practice of medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- The term "clinical" comes from the Greek word "kliné," which refers to the "sick bed" or "bedside."
- Modern medical practice assists both patients confined to bed (inpatients) and those capable of walking about (ambulatory patients or outpatients).
- A complete physical examination includes:
- Inspection: Looking at the patient directly or indirectly using instruments.
- Palpation: Touching or feeling specific areas of the patient's body.
- Auscultation: Listening to internal organ sounds with a stethoscope.
- Percussion: Striking various parts of the body to evaluate sounds produced.
- Vital signs: Measuring temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure (T, P, R, BP).
- A sign in medicine is an objectively observable change in the patient's body indicating disease.
- A medical history is a collection of information about past events that might relate to the patient's health or illness.
- Medical histories include:
- Family history: History of specific diseases in family members.
- Presenting symptoms/chief complaint: The symptoms the patient presents with when seeking medical attention.
- Past history: Previous occurrences of the same or other diseases.
- Social history: Marital status, living conditions, etc.
- The medical record contains information gathered from the physical examination and medical history.
- The physician evaluates the medical record and makes a diagnosis, planning treatment based on that diagnosis.
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Diagnosis terminology:
- Acute: A brief and severe condition.
- Ambulatory: The ability to walk around.
- Anomaly: A deviation from normal.
- Atrophy: The wasting away of a body part or organ.
- Benign: A disease unlikely to lead to death.
- Chronic: A condition that recurs repeatedly or lasts a long time.
- Diagnosis: The identification of a disease.
- Malignant: A condition that progressively worsens, potentially resulting in death.
- Metastatic: A disease that spreads from one place in the body to another, like cancer.
- Prognosis: A prediction of the course of a disease process.
- Sign: An observable occurrence indicating a disease state.
- Symptom: Abnormal feelings or sensations experienced by the patient associated with a disease process.
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Explore the essential aspects of clinical medicine, focusing on the principles of diagnosis and treatment. Learn about the various methods used in physical examinations, including inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion. Understand the importance of vital signs and other medical assessments in patient care.