Constitutional

Question 1

Afebrile

Answer 1

Without fever

Question 2

Ambulatory

Answer 2

Able to move about, not confined to a bed

Question 3

Cachectic

Answer 3

Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished

Question 4

Constitutional

Answer 4

The general appearance and nature of a patient

Question 5

Distress

Answer 5

A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state, due to pain or respiratory failure. No acute distress (NAD) is commonly written if a patient looks comfortable

Question 6

Febrile

Answer 6

Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection

Question 7

Lethargic

Answer 7

Septic, very sick, about to die

Question 8

Malaise

Answer 8

Generalized discomfort or weakness

Question 9

Nontoxic

Answer 9

Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration

Question 10

Somnolent

Answer 10

Appearing drowsy

Question 11

Unkempt

Answer 11

Poor self hygiene

Question 12

Well developed

Answer 12

Normal state of mental and body development