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Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning

Chapter 16

Testing, Testing

Physical Exam, Laboratory, Radiographic, and Procedural Terms


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


Vital Signs

• Vital signs are parameters taken from the animal to assess its health– temperature

• febrile versus afebrile• pyrexia

– pulse– respiration– blood pressure


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


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


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


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

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