ABCDE skin assessment Correct Answers A: asymmetry
B: border
C: color
D: diameter
E: elevation and enlargement
ABCT Correct Answers mental health assessment:
Appearance, Behavior, Cognition, Thought Process
abscess Correct Answers infected cyst
abstract reasoning Correct Answers pondering a deeper
meaning beyond the concrete and literal
abuse physical exam Correct Answers -thorough head to toe
-red flag injuries
-objective when documenting (measurement and description
only)
affect Correct Answers temporary expression of feelings or
state of mind
annular Correct Answers round, circular
assessment techniques Correct Answers Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
, atrophic scars Correct Answers stretch marks (red when new,
silver when healed)
attention Correct Answers concentration
breakthrough pain Correct Answers think period cramps
bullas Correct Answers >1 cm vesicles
CAGE Correct Answers cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
child abuse/neglect Correct Answers neglect, physical, sexual
and emotional abuse
chronic pain Correct Answers 6 mo or more
comatose Correct Answers unresponsive
Complete database Correct Answers a complete health history
and full physical examination (for new patients)
confluent Correct Answers multiple circles running into one
another
consciousness Correct Answers awareness of self (existence,
feelings, thoughts) and environment
crust Correct Answers dried fluid
cutaneous pain Correct Answers superficial, skin surface, subQ