Health Assessment Terms

noun An evaluation or appraisal of a person or situation

adjective Assessment can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to evaluation or appraisal

• The assessment of the company's financial health was conducted by a team of experts.
• The teacher said the assessment would be easy if we paid attention in class.
• I aced that assessment, no sweat!
• His assessment of the situation was spot on, he knew exactly what needed to be done.

noun the middle part of the body, between the chest and the waist

adjective relating to or located in the midriff

• She wore a dress that revealed her midriff, which was considered inappropriate for the formal event.
• I need to work on toning my midriff before summer hits.
• Check out her abs, her midriff is on point!
• The company's financial midriff was showing signs of strain.

noun the essential parts or elements of something

adjective pertaining to essential or crucial aspects

• The nurse checked the patient's vitals before administering the medication.
• Make sure to keep an eye on your vitals and report any changes to the doctor.
• I always freak out when they take my vitals at the doctor's office.
• The success of the project depends on maintaining the vitals of each department.