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1. electr/o (word root)
Condition of
Electricity/Electrical activity
History & Physical
Bone

2. phos
Phosphatase (chemistry)
Night
Diagnosis-Related Groups
Nothing by mouth

3. ac
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.
Ante cibum (before meals)
Bladder (urinary unless otherwise used)
Tissue (word roots/combining forms)

4. SDS
A temporary lowering of BP usually due to standing suddenly - also called postural hypotension
Same-day Surgery
Stomach/intestine/inflammation of
The # of times the heart beats per minute (felt through the walls of the artery)

5. PT (Upper Case)
Within
Physical Therapy
Head of bed
Process of recording an x-ray - imaging - taking a picture

6. -genic
Electronic Medical Record/Electronic Health Record
Pertaining to the brain and spine
Producing - originating - causing (word roots/combining forms)
Arterial blood gas

7. Fogging
The # of times a pt breaths per minute (in & out)
The largest lymphatic organ. upper left abdomen (protected by the lower ribs). Functions are to destroy old RBC's - bacteria - and germs and to store blood for emergency use.
Vital signs include TPRBPO2 stat - pn: Temp - Pulse rate - BP - oxygen - respiratory rate - o2stat - pain
Assertive skills in which a person responds to a criticism by making noncommittal statements that can not be argued against.

8. Oxygen Saturation
White Blood Cell count
Hair (word roots/combining forms)
A measurement (noninvasive) of gas exchange and rbc oxygen-carrying capacity
List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking

9. Medial Steinum
Hour of sleep
Middle Breast Bone (Sternum)
Eye
High-density

10. PHI
Below normal
Protected Health Information
Rectal
Total parenteral nutrition

11. IV
No Information No Publication
Intravenous
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)

12. Spiral
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
A bone that has been twisted apart
Cap gas - arterial gas - venous gas
Doctor of Osteopathy

13. inter-
Temp - pulse - respiration
Medication Administration Record
Between
Instrument used to record

14. -ology
Study of (word roots/combining forms)
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the skin.
Muscle (myo)
Chest x-ray

15. Hgb
House Officer
Hemoglobin
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.
Blood pressure

16. pc
Pertaining to below (body directional terms)
Post cibrum (after meals)
Walk
Sodium

17. Decubitus Ulcer
Bed Sore
Body
Treats pt's w/hypersensitivity to pollens - foods - medications - and other substances
Surgical Intensive Care Unit

18. arachnoid (mater)
Middle layer of the meninges (web like structure)
Red Blood Cell
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 technique that uses radioactive materials to examine anatomy and functional capacity of an organ

19. MICU
Heart
Condition of
No Known Drug Allergies
Medical Intensive Care Unit

20. Pulse Rate
Orgin of
Low iron (rbc)
3 or more pt's with similar last name (need to write 'Name Alert')
The # of times the heart beats per minute (felt through the walls of the artery)

21. febrile
Bladder (urinary unless otherwise used)
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Force fluids
Fever

22. Standing Order

23. Surgeon
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery
Intramuscular Injection
History & Physical
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

24. centesis
Pertaining to away from (body directional terms)
Taking fluid from somewhere
Usually on the main IV. A method in which drugs are usually administered intravenously in 50-100ml of fluid
Medical

25. Hospitalist

26. anemia
Low iron (rbc)
A thin membrane that covers the bones (necessary for growth and repair and is the attachment point for ligaments and tendons.
A form that is initiated to charge a discharged pt for any items used during their hospital stay that were not charged at the time of of use.
Clear

27. -oma
Force fluids
Measurements of body functions - including temp - pulse - respiration - and bp
Medical
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)

28. nephro
Wet/Reusable items (instruments etc.)
Development - nourishment
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)
Kidney

29. Fx
Tumor
Vomit (Emesis Bases usually have to ordered)
Destruction of a pt's immune system. Highly susceptible to infections.
Fracture

30. BR
Tissue (word roots/combining forms)
Bed rest
Forms parts of the nervous system - which conducts electrochemical impulses and helps to coordinate body activities.
Form used to record admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit daily.

31. Tx
Blood pressure
Treatment
(can get at young age) 'Dementia' = Shrinkage of the brain
Chief Financial Officer

32. hyper-
Carbon dioxide
Above normal
Under/below
Retina

33. -iasis
Condition of
(mainly children) A certain type of bone disease (2nd most common) Causes bones to become weak.
Kidney's - ureters - and bladder
Result of adding a medication to a container or iv solution

34. lip / o
Liver
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Fat (word roots/combining forms)
Electrocardiography

35. erythrocyte
Red Blood Cell
Right lower quadrant
Vital signs
Within/stomach/pertaining to

36. Functions of the digestive system
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
Diagnosis-Related Groups
Vein
2x per day

37. Distal
Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organization
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Without
Farther from another structure (body directional terms)

38. ID Labels
Calorie
Identification Labels
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit
Patient

39. RN
Potassium
Registered Nurse
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the internal organs that secrete hormones
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the rectum and anus

40. Bolus
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.
Transischemic attack (mini stroke)
Diagnoses/Treats mental illness
A doctrine that informs pt's of risky or invasive diagnostic or treatment procedure. They need to be informed of: description of test - risk and or alternatives - risks of death or bodily disability - probable results of the procedure.

41. Neurologist
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the nervous system
Usually meds - food - tape - and many other items
Potassium
Clear

42. SICU
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply - often a result of infection or injury.
Eyelid
Identification Labels

43. Hx
History
Stomach
Communication process between shifts - in which nursing personnel who are leaving report nursing unit activities to coming on duty.
Located withing the cranial cavity and is the main center for coordinating body activities.

44. Pastoral Care
Temp - pulse - respiration
Spiritual Support
Tympanic membrane (eardrum)
Process in which tumor cells spread to distant parts of the body

45. Physiology
Liquid
Cells/Inside/How they work
Assertive skills in which a person responds to a criticism by making noncommittal statements that can not be argued against.
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.

46. a- - an-
Without
As desired
Pertaining to the brain and spine
Diagnoses/Treats cancerous conditions

47. HS
Hour of sleep
Bed rest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Within normal limits

48. hist/o (word root)
Ante cibum (before meals)
Chest cavity
Tissue
Blue

49. Posterior (dorsal)
Liter
Pertaining to in back of (body directional terms)
Coronary Care Unit
Temp checked in ear

50. VF
Fever (above 99)
An assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.
A method of finding hidden blood in stool
ventricular fibrillation