Jane Dare Case Study
Define the following terms in the proper context for the chart of Jane Dare.
Jane Dare Health Record Term
Definition
1. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it, with failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency
2. LEFT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space. It is commonly known as “water on the lungs”
3. NONCONTRIBUTORY
A pension plan in which participating members or employees are not required to support with their own contributions.
4. FUNDOSCOPIC
The act of examining the fundus of the eye, as with an ophthalmoscope or with a bio microscope.
5. SUPPLE
Physical exam adjective referring to free movement of a body part.
6. CRACKLES
A small, sharp sound …show more content…
9. SELF-CARES
The care of oneself without medical, professional, or assistance.
10.COGNITIVE
The ability (or lack of) to think, learn, and memorize.
11.CARDIOMYOPATHY
Chronic disease of the heart muscle in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened.
12.PSYCHOTROPIC
Having an altering effect on perception or behavior.
13.AMBULATE
Ability to walk from place to place independently with or without assistive device.
14.VERTIGO
A sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or surroundings.
15.ISCHEMIC
An inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body, caused by partial or total blockage of an artery.
16.GAIT
The manner or style of walking.
17.TWO STEP MANTOUX
A test for tuberculosis in which a hypersensitive reaction to an intracutaneous injection of tuberculin indicates a previous or current infection.
18.STANDING ORDERS
Medtalk instructions for pt management that are to be followed.
19.TYMPANIC
Pertaining to a structure that resonates when struck; drum like.
20.CATHETERIZATION
The process of inserting a tubular instrument into a body cavity to permit passage of fluid.
21.CERUMEN
The wax like substance found within the external meatus of the ear.
Jane Dare Health Record Term
Definition
1. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it, with failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency
2. LEFT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space. It is commonly known as “water on the lungs”
3. NONCONTRIBUTORY
A pension plan in which participating members or employees are not required to support with their own contributions.
4. FUNDOSCOPIC
The act of examining the fundus of the eye, as with an ophthalmoscope or with a bio microscope.
5. SUPPLE
Physical exam adjective referring to free movement of a body part.
6. CRACKLES
A small, sharp sound …show more content…
9. SELF-CARES
The care of oneself without medical, professional, or assistance.
10.COGNITIVE
The ability (or lack of) to think, learn, and memorize.
11.CARDIOMYOPATHY
Chronic disease of the heart muscle in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened.
12.PSYCHOTROPIC
Having an altering effect on perception or behavior.
13.AMBULATE
Ability to walk from place to place independently with or without assistive device.
14.VERTIGO
A sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or surroundings.
15.ISCHEMIC
An inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body, caused by partial or total blockage of an artery.
16.GAIT
The manner or style of walking.
17.TWO STEP MANTOUX
A test for tuberculosis in which a hypersensitive reaction to an intracutaneous injection of tuberculin indicates a previous or current infection.
18.STANDING ORDERS
Medtalk instructions for pt management that are to be followed.
19.TYMPANIC
Pertaining to a structure that resonates when struck; drum like.
20.CATHETERIZATION
The process of inserting a tubular instrument into a body cavity to permit passage of fluid.
21.CERUMEN
The wax like substance found within the external meatus of the ear.