1. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Chapter 16 Testing, Testing Physical Exam, Laboratory, Radiographic, and Procedural Terms

2. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Physical Examination Terms Physical examinations are performed to assess a patient’s condition –assessment = evaluation of a condition –signalment = describes the animal example of a signalment: –12-yr-old, F/S DLH –2-yr-old Arabian colt –4-mo-old barrows

3. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Vital Signs Vital signs are parameters taken from the animal to assess its health –temperature febrile versus afebrile pyrexia –pulse –respiration –blood pressure

4. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Types of Examining Auscultation –listening to body sounds Palpation –examination by feeling Percussion –examination by tapping the surface to determine density of a body area

5. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Pathogenic Organism and Disease Terms Pathogen –microorganism that produces disease Disease –deviation from normal infectious disease versus noninfectious disease contagious (communicable) disease iatrogenic disease nosocomial infection idiopathic disease Disease terminology –transmission –morbidity versus mortality –prophylaxis –zoonosis

6. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Testing Methods Endoscopy –visual examination of the interior of any cavity of the body by means of an endoscope Centesis –surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove fluid or gas Imaging techniques –radiography –computed tomography –magnetic resonance imaging –fluoroscopy –ultrasound

7. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Medical Terms for Medical Testing Additional terms for medical tests, pathology, and procedures can be found in the text Review the Flash! CD program to make sure you understand these terms