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Vocabulary Practice Test Flashcards

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  1. A patient is described as 'lethargic.' What does this mean?

    Answer: Drowsy and sluggish

    Lethargic means abnormally drowsy, sluggish, or lacking energy.

  2. The word 'patent' as used in 'a patent airway' means:

    Answer: Open and unobstructed

    Patent means open and unobstructed, as in a clear airway.

  3. If medication is given 'bilaterally,' it affects:

    Answer: Both sides

    Bilaterally means relating to or affecting both sides.

  4. A 'distended' abdomen is best described as:

    Answer: Swollen or enlarged

    Distended means swollen or expanded from internal pressure.

  5. The term 'flaccid' refers to muscles that are:

    Answer: Limp and weak

    Flaccid means soft, limp, and lacking firmness or tone.

  6. To 'palpate' an area means to:

    Answer: Examine by touch

    Palpate means to examine by feeling with the hands or fingers.

  7. If a wound is 'suppurating,' it is:

    Answer: Discharging pus

    Suppurating means forming or discharging pus.