Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Practice Test

The correct term for profuse sweating is "diaphoresis." It is a medical term specifically used to describe excessive sweating typically caused by various factors such as stress, overheating, illness, or medication side effects.

While "perspiration" is a general term for sweating and can refer to normal sweating, it does not denote the excessive nature implied by diaphoresis. "Hyperhidrosis" refers to a condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, but it is not a term for profuse sweating in general. "Icterus" is unrelated, as it refers to jaundice or a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin levels. Understanding the distinction between these terms is essential for accurately describing patient symptoms in a clinical context.