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