Clinical Medicine Overview
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Clinical Medicine Overview

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How can conscience best be described?

  • An emotional response to situations.
  • A social construct developed by culture.
  • A legal obligation to follow rules.
  • A moral sense of being right or wrong. (correct)

    • What is the status of doctors' authority over patient care?

  • They have absolute authority over all aspects of care.
  • Their authority is governed by insurance policies.
  • They operate within set regulations and guidelines. (correct)
  • They rely solely on patient input for decisions.

    • In health-care teams, physiotherapists are:

  • Always excluded from patient care plans.
  • Frequently in competition with doctors.
  • Invited to participate in health-care teams. (correct)
  • Only needed for injury rehabilitation.

    • Which statement about patient involvement is true?

    <p>Patients can actively participate in their treatment decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nurses and dieticians contribute to patient care by:

    <p>Providing insights on care planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does subjective opinion refer to in health assessments?

    <p>A personal perspective on one's health status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'clinical medicine' refers to:

    <p>The actual practice of diagnosis and treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To become a respiratory therapist, one must study:

    <p>A variety of subjects, including respiratory systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'ambulatory patients'?

    <p>Patients who can move around by themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete physical examination?

    <p>Evaluation of laboratory results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'vital signs' include?

    <p>Temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a physical examination?

    <p>To find signs of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to listen to internal body sounds during an examination?

    <p>Auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the act of palpation involve?

    <p>Feeling specific areas of the patient's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes percussion in a physical examination?

    <p>Striking the body to assess sounds and tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'acute' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>A brief and severe condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of medical history involves previous occurrences of diseases?

    <p>Past history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'sign' refer to in a medical context?

    <p>An observable or measurable change in bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'benign' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>A well-born disease that is unlikely to cause death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes 'malignant' conditions?

    <p>Conditions that progressively worsen and can be fatal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'prognosis' defined in medical terms?

    <p>A prediction of the course of a disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these terms refers to symptoms experienced by the patient?

    <p>Symptom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'atrophy' mean in a medical context?

    <p>Wasting away of an organ or body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of history includes marital status and living conditions?

    <p>Social history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does relatively good health indicate about a person?

    <p>Ability to function with some health limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can failing health best be characterized?

    <p>In deteriorating condition and may die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'competent' imply in a nursing context?

    <p>Skilled, knowledgeable, and capable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the health challenge of diabetes?

    <p>He has a chronic illness that he must treat and be aware of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the term 'professional caring' in health care?

    <p>Having high standards of care, knowledge, and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does high standards in cleanliness indicate for an individual like Veronica?

    <p>Cleanliness is an important goal for her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cultural identity, how is a melting pot defined?

    <p>A system where new immigrants integrate into existing culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can poor health be best described?

    <p>Improper nutrition and health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the way of life of an individual?

    <p>Lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of health promotion primarily focus on?

    <p>Teaching about healthy living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best description of the term 'consumer' in a health context?

    <p>A patient or client who utilizes products or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a particular method of treatment designed to restore health?

    <p>Cure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'disease' refer to?

    <p>A pathological change in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'prevention' in health care?

    <p>Avoiding the occurrence of illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes someone who is submissive and acted upon, particularly in a healthcare context?

    <p>Passive receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'collaborate' imply in a healthcare setting?

    <p>Work together in planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'needs' in the context of health?

    <p>Something you require</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'holistic' in health care?

    <p>Considering all aspects of a person's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.
    • 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.

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