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1. pathy or pathic
As desired
Form used to record admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit daily.
Disease (pertaining to)
Slows the heart rate (digoxen would increase hear rate)

2. IVP
No Known Allergies
Diagnoses/Treats mental illness
Intravenous push
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the ear - nose - and throat

3. Old Record
A technique that uses radioactive materials to examine anatomy and functional capacity of an organ
To support/protect (framework)
A pt medical record that may be dated back 5+ yrs re: if pt was admitted in past etc. Requested through Medical Secretaries.
A measurement of energy or heat

4. ECG - EKG
Transmits nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. (there are 2 types)
Clinical Decision Support System
Electrocardiography
Left

5. Urologist
History and Physical
Fracture
Diagnoses/Treats mental illness
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the male/female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system

6. K
Potassium
Nerves - Brain - Spinal Cord
Stomach
Physical Therapy

7. Ruptured Disk
Kidney
(cushion between the bones of vertebra)
Without
Electricity/Electrical activity

8. Organs of the Circulatory System
Bad error/mistake/at fault/harm to pt
Heart - Blood Vessels - Blood
Mouth - pharynx - Digestive sphincter muscle - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - large intestine
Without

9. Neurons
Study of
A cavity that contains pus. Usually cause by pathogenic microorganisms that invade the tissue through a break in the skin. Abscesses are formed by the body to wall off the pathogenic microorganisms and keep them from spreading throughout the body.
Transmits nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. (there are 2 types)
To have the pt sit on edge of bed and dangle feet

10. Bolus
Treats pt's w/hypersensitivity to pollens - foods - medications - and other substances
Study of
Rounded mass of food formed in the mouth and ready to be swallowed; also defined as concentrated dose of medication or fluid (frequently given intravenously.
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)

11. Muscle Tissue
Liter
Makes up the muscles of the body that contract and relax to produce movement.
Calcium (Can also mean cancer)
Ear

12. 'arrow up'
Penicillin
A technique that uses radioactive materials to examine anatomy and functional capacity of an organ
Increased - above - elevated
Protective covering on skin or lines the body cavities

13. inter-
Liver
Between
A cord like structure that is located outside the central nervous system (CNS). Contains nerve cells called neurons.
Abdomen

14. Signing Off

15. CHUC
Base/Noun
Certified Health Unit Coordinator
Heat or Energy
Intensive Care Unit

16. Na
Surgical fixation
Sodium
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Removal of fluid

17. OOB
Pertaining to (word roots/combining forms)
Out of bed
White Blood Cell
Complete Blood count

18. MI
A tubular instrument (rigid or flexible) with a light source and a viewing lens for observation that can be inserted through a body orifice or through a small incision.
Myocardial infarction
Connects and holds tissue together - to transport substances - and to protect against foreign invaders. Forms and protects bones - fat - blood cells - and cartilage and provides immunity.
(cushion between the bones of vertebra)

19. R
Rectal
No Known Drug Allergies
Every hour or every (fill in #) hour
Connects and holds tissue together - to transport substances - and to protect against foreign invaders. Forms and protects bones - fat - blood cells - and cartilage and provides immunity.

20. splen/o
No Know Food Allergies
Plastic Bracelet (usually red) that is worn by a pt to indicate allergy.
Spleen
Surgical fixation

21. Periosteum
A thin membrane that covers the bones (necessary for growth and repair and is the attachment point for ligaments and tendons.
Carbohydrate
Registered Dietitian. One who has completed and education program/served an internship/and passed the exam given by the American Dietetic Assoc.
Cholesterol

22. NAS
Bed rest
No added salt
Without Fever
Absolute bed rest

23. aphasia
Pertaining to above (body directional terms)
Microgram
Child Protective Services
Abnormal condition characterized by no speech

24. Nerves (cars)
A cord like structure that is located outside the central nervous system (CNS). Contains nerve cells called neurons.
Creating an artificial opening into
Cap gas - arterial gas - venous gas
Blue

25. Guaiac
A method of finding hidden blood in stool
Salivary glands - teeth and tongue - liver - gallbladder - pancreas
Within/stomach/pertaining to
Patient Support Associate

26. Functions of the Skeletal System
Pertaining to front to back (body directional terms)
Sodium
One of the primary lymphatic organs. Development of the body's defenses against infection by promoting the maturation of cells that provide immune responses.
Protection - Support - Movement - Blood Cell production - and Mineral storage

27. Ax
Axilla or axillary
Neurological vital signs/checks degree or hour
Patient Care Technician
Certified Health Unit Coordinator

28. ID Labels
(the egg white) The main body of the cell
Identification Labels
Upper gastrointestinal
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output

29. Posteroanterior (PA)
Heart
Muscle (myo)
Pertaining to back to front (body directional terms)
Nausea & vomiting

30. KCI
Potassium chloride
Intestine
Face sheet - orders - progress notes - DNR - Advance Directives - Meds - Labs
Within normal limits

31. Change of Shift Report
Central venous pressure
Communication process between shifts - in which nursing personnel who are leaving report nursing unit activities to coming on duty.
A person's needs to have affectionate relationships w/ppl & to have a place in a group.
Blood pressure

32. Cancer / o - carcin / o
Cancer (word roots/combining forms)
Kidney's - ureters - and bladder
Lab - Rad - Pharm - PT - Respt. - OT - etc.
Rapid flow of blood

33. femor/o
Intestine
Continuous Quality Improvement
Femur (thigh bone)
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)

34. Standard of Care
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy
Abnormal condition characterized by no speech
Removal of fluid
Minimal Standard (5 rights)

35. SNAT
Consists of the spleen - thymus gland - lymph nodes - a fluid called lymph - and the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system maintains fluid balance and immunity.
Total parenteral nutrition
Suspected non-accidental Trauma
Nausea & vomiting

36. Pediatrician
Provides preventative care and diagnosis and treats diseases of children
Decrease
Mouth
Pertaining to between the vertebrae

37. Alzheimer's Disease

38. VF
Provides preventative care and diagnosis and treats diseases of children
ventricular fibrillation
Registered dietician
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)

39. erythr/o
Transmits impulses to the brain and spinal cord
Arterial blood gas
Red
Ear

40. Proximal
Pertaining to closer than another structure from the point of attachment. (body directional terms)
Pain
Mouth - pharynx - Digestive sphincter muscle - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - large intestine
Moving clot

41. Types of Strokes
Rapid flow of blood into the spinal cord
Ischemic and hemmoragic
Anyone coming through ER that we send to other hospitals - and is found NOT stable enough to have been sent in the 1st place. Has to be stable before ever transferring a pt.
Inj. of a med into a muscle

42. herni/o
Protrusion of a body part
Child Protective Service
The thickest muscular middle layer of the heart
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.

43. leuk/o
Instrument used to examine
Should contain: ambu bag - code blue book - guiac - stroke alert box.
White
Licenses Practical Nurse

44. Leuokocyte
Low iron (rbc)
Child Protective Service
White Blood Cells
Neurological vital signs/checks degree or hour

45. D/C or DC
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Cut Out
Discontinue or discharge
Electricity - electrical activity

46. ambu bag
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)
Neurology
Phosphatase (chemistry)
Every other day

47. CPOE
Sclera (white part of eye)
Computer Physician Order Entry
Diagnoses/treats diseases of the heard/blood vessels
Sodium - potassium - co2 - Bun - creatinine - calcium

48. Respiration Rate
The # of times a pt breaths per minute (in & out)
Pt controlled analgesic
Bad error/mistake/at fault/harm to pt
Patient Support Associate

49. eukocyte
White Blood Cell
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)
Lying of the back - Face Up (body directional terms)

50. cyan/o
Pertaining to below (body directional terms)
Ingestion=taking in through the mouth - digestion=mechanical & chemical breakdown of food for use by body cells - Absorption=the transfer of digested food from the small intestine to the bloodstream - Elimination=the removal of solid waste from the b
Clinical Decision Support System
Blue