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1. PICU
Lumbar Puncture
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The # of times a pt breaths per minute (in & out)
Respiratory rate

2. Nerves (cars)
A cord like structure that is located outside the central nervous system (CNS). Contains nerve cells called neurons.
Liver
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)
Body

3. Calorie
Pertaining to away from (body directional terms)
Enlargement
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
A measurement of energy or heat

4. occult
Phosphatase (chemistry)
Hidden
Condition of
Medication Administration Record

5. Orthopedist
Excision - surgical removal
Diagnoses/Treats diseases or fractures of the musculoskeletal system
Bad error/mistake/at fault/harm to pt
Result of adding a medication to a container or iv solution

6. AP
Every hour or every (fill in #) hour
Hardening of the arteries
Anteroposterior
'Shaking Palsy'. Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons.

7. algia
Pain
Microgram
Intravenous push
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A technique used to produce computer images (scans) of the interior of the body w/use of magnetic field and radiofrequency waves.

8. cyno
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.
Rectum
Blue
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)

9. Medial Steinum
Absolute bed rest
Spleen
Every other day
Middle Breast Bone (Sternum)

10. Surgeon
No Known Medication Allergies
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery
Microgram

11. Bx
Biopsy
Electroencephalogram (test to check electricity in the brain)
Bed Sore
Development - nourishment

12. SAD
Medical
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Farther from another structure (body directional terms)
Save a day

13. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Stone
Mini Stroke (TIA)
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Development - nourishment

14. 5 items that make up a pt's chart
Within
Instrument
The thickest muscular middle layer of the heart
Face sheet - orders - progress notes - DNR - Advance Directives - Meds - Labs

15. lip / o
Decreased - lower - below
Fat (word roots/combining forms)
Above
Diagnoses/Treats mental illness

16. LTC
Over the counter
Long-Term Care
Flesh tumor (cancer)
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)

17. c (with line above it)
Bone
Vomit (Emesis Bases usually have to ordered)
Increase
With

18. KUB (also cld a flat plate of abdome)

19. Intramuscular Injection
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Transmits nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. (there are 2 types)
Phosphatase (chemistry)
Injection of a med into a muscle (IM)

20. N/V
Nausea & vomiting
Potassium chloride
Obstetrics
Without

21. gastr/o (word root)
Protrusion of a body part
Stomach
O E I
Top of pyramid: Self Actualization needs: Self-fulfillment - Esteem Needs: Self Respect & Respect of others - Belonging & Love Needs: Need to receive and give love - Safety & Security Needs: Safe from danger - job security - ordered structure. - Phys

22. CPOE
Computer Physician Order Entry
Adult protective Services
Surgical fixation
American Diabetic Association

23. CL
A stroke. An interference of blood flow to the brain which reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients - causing damage to brain tissue. Major causes are embolism - thrombosis - and hemorrhage.
A portable device that records the heart's electrical activity and produces a continuous EKG tracing over a specific period.
Sternum (breastbone)
Chloride

24. P
3 or more pt's with similar last name (need to write 'Name Alert')
Larynx (voicebox)
Stomach
Pulse

25. Change of Shift Report
Treats cancer through the use of radiation
Communication process between shifts - in which nursing personnel who are leaving report nursing unit activities to coming on duty.
Hardening
Diagnoses/treats diseases of the heard/blood vessels

26. Automatic Stop Date
Date in which a specific category of meds must discontinue unless review by a Dr.
Cornea (clear anterior covering of the eye)
Phosphatase (chemistry)
Vein

27. trich / o
Hair (word roots/combining forms)
Wide awake
Inside
Body

28. prn
(the egg white) The main body of the cell
Pro re nata (as needed)
Rapid flow of blood into the spinal cord
Plans - directs - coordinates - and supervises the delivery of health managers

29. ED
Fever
Bed rest
Treatment
Emergency Dept.

30. scopy
Visual examination
Shortness of breath
Disease (pertaining to)
Vein/vessel

31. splen/o
Blood being held back
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the internal organs that secrete hormones
Spleen
Milliequivelant

32. SHUC
(egg shell) Boundary of the cell. Is porous - flexible - and elastic. The protective cell membrane actively or passively regulates the movement of a substance into and out of the cell. Keeps the cell intact. The cell will die if the cell membrane can
Student Health Unit Coordinatoor
Cares for Women during pregnancy - labor - delivery - and after.
Aorta

33. OOB
Out of bed
Computed tomography
Lower part of resp. system
Rectum

34. pc
Producing
Head of bed
Student Health Unit Coordinatoor
Post cibrum (after meals)

35. Urologist
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the male/female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system
O+ o- a+ a- b+ b- ab+ (cannot donate blood) ab- (cannot donate blood)
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit
Rib

36. -emia
Condition of the blood
3 or more pt's with similar last name (need to write 'Name Alert')
Hour of sleep
Within normal limits

37. CDSS
Transmits impulses to the brain and spinal cord
Clinical Decision Support System
Long-Term Care
Calorie

38. myelorrhagia
Doctor of Osteopathy
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)
Rapid flow of blood into the spinal cord
Temp checked in ear

39. HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Movement/Function
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the digestive tract
Cares for Women during pregnancy - labor - delivery - and after.

40. DVT
Destruction of a pt's immune system. Highly susceptible to infections.
Central venous pressure
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Disease (word roots/combining forms)

41. RSV
Eyelid
Pertaining to in back of (body directional terms)
Spiritual Support
Respiratory syncytial virus (can live on surface for 7 days)

42. myos/o
Muscle (myo)
Lab where biopsies are sent to
Blood urea nitrogen
Health Unit Coordinator

43. -iasis
Under/below
Condition of
Lying of the back - Face Up (body directional terms)
Licenses Practical Nurse

44. Anatomy
Spinal cord
Instrument
Gynecology
Body

45. Blasts
Outer touch layer of the meninges
Baby Red Blood Cells (When you have to many - usually means something is wrong w/bone marrow)
No information - No publication
Nothing by mouth

46. Compound Fracture
Blood pressure
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.
Bone that goes through the skin (open)
Head of bed

47. PT (Upper Case)
Diagnoses/Treats cancerous conditions
Post cibrum (after meals)
Bedside commode
Physical Therapy

48. Arthoplasty
Immediately
4 types of bones: Long - short - flat - and irregular - Bones have their own system of blood vessels and nerves - Bones contain red bone marrow (produces rbc's - wbc's - and platelets). and yellow bone marrow
Surgical repair of joint
Child Protective Service

49. phos
Phosphatase (chemistry)
Decrease
A pt medical record that may be dated back 5+ yrs re: if pt was admitted in past etc. Requested through Medical Secretaries.
Tounge

50. CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pertaining to Toward (body directional terms)
Excision
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.