HST General Patient Care

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Across
  1. 2. instrument used to allow for exam of the retina
  2. 6. position where patient lies face up with knees drawn up and feet flat on the table
  3. 8. position where patient sits at the edge of the exam table without support
  4. 10. high/elevated blood pressure
  5. 14. instrument used to press the tongue down and out of the way for better visualization
  6. 16. note used by medical assistants while interviewing patients to document data; represents subjective, objective, assessment, and plan of action
  7. 20. type of speculum used to widen nasal cavity for better visualization of nasal structures
  8. 21. position where patient is strapped to table with their legs elevated above the head; used for patients in shock
  9. 22. position where patient is on their back with knees bent and feet in stirrups; position to exam female genitalia
  10. 25. type of speculum used to allow vaginal inspection
  11. 26. instrument used to evaluate hearing acuity
  12. 28. blood flow sounds observed while taking blood pressure
  13. 30. top number of blood pressure reading; represents the pressure the heart exerts on the arteries with each beat
  14. 31. instrument used to listen to internal body sounds
  15. 33. a term used to ask the patient what makes their pain worse
  16. 34. position where patient sits with back against the back of table with head elevated at a 90 degree angle
  17. 35. position where patient bends at hips at a 90 degree angle and lay on a specific proctologic table; also called proctologic position
  18. 36. term representing if the pain appears in other regions
Down
  1. 1. when interviewing a patient, asking how severe their pain is on a scale of 1-10
  2. 3. a term used to ask the patient what makes their pain feel better; relieves pain
  3. 4. instrument used for pupillary light response
  4. 5. low blood pressure
  5. 7. period of time during blood pressure where the sounds are absent or diminished during phase 2
  6. 9. instrument used to examine the ear canal/tympanic membrane
  7. 11. position where patient lies on their left side with left leg bent slightly and left arm behind the back and right leg is bent towards the chest
  8. 12. instrument used to check visual acuity
  9. 13. position where patient lays flat on back with hands to side or over abdomen; also called supine
  10. 15. instrument used to tap tendons to check for reflexes
  11. 17. questions asked that require an open response; NOT yes or no questions
  12. 18. interview technique that represents a guide to explore a patient's chief complaint; mnemonic device
  13. 19. position where patient lies facedown, supporting their body with knees and chest or elbows; thighs at 90 degree angle and slightly separated
  14. 23. position where patient sits with bak against the back of the table with head elevated at a 45 degree angle
  15. 24. bottom number of blood pressure reading; represents the pressure on the arteries between beats
  16. 27. position where patient lies flat on table face down, head turned to one side
  17. 29. questions asked that only allow the patient to answer yes or no
  18. 32. abbreviated cc; subjective statement made by the patient describing the most significant signs or symptoms