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1. RD
Bathroom privileges
Penicillin
Registered Dietitian. One who has completed and education program/served an internship/and passed the exam given by the American Dietetic Assoc.
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.

2. WA
Cartilage
Condition of
As necessary
While awake

3. -pnea
With
Breathing
A device to measure gas exchange and probe to either the ear or the finger (also cld oxygen saturation monitor)
Cacner

4. angi/o
Stomach/intestine/inflammation of
Culture
Blood vessel
(usually young women) Autoimmune disease. Degeneration of the joints - with permanent damage.

5. oste/o
List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking
A Dr's order that is written and given that one time then discontinued.
Bone
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

6. IVP
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output
Intravenous push
Central Nervous System
Lateral chest

7. Adduction
Pertaining to Toward (body directional terms)
Arterial blood gas
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Right

8. PICU
Cells/Inside/How they work
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output
Kidney's - ureters - and bladder

9. s (with line above it)
Cardiomyopathy
Fast - rapid
Protection - Support - Movement - Blood Cell production - and Mineral storage
Without

10. Otolaryngologist
Preferred Provider Organization
Student Health Unit Coordinatoor
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the ear - nose - and throat
Vein/vessel

11. stern/o
Spiritual Support
Hardening of the arteries
Liver
Sternum (breastbone)

12. viscer / o
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)
Femur (thigh bone)
Pertaining to (word roots/combining forms)
Same-day Surgery

13. LTC
Long-Term Care
Blood pressure
Plastic Bracelet (usually red) that is worn by a pt to indicate allergy.
Carbohydrate

14. One Time or Short Order Entry

15. Bolus
(usually older) Most common form - usually in weight bearing joints (hips - knees) Chronic inflammation of the bone and joints due to degenerative changes in the cartilage.
Without development (a decrease in normal size of an organ)
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.
Hardening of the arteries

16. H&P
Stone
History & Physical
Mouth - pharynx - Digestive sphincter muscle - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - large intestine
Heat or Energy

17. HO
Within
O E I
Patient Support Associate
House Officer

18. Spleen

19. 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
American Diabetic Association
Heart - Blood Vessels - Blood
Within normal limits

20. ambulate
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.
Walk
Red Blood Cell
Hidden

21. Holter Monitor

22. NVS or neuoro (with a check mark)
An x-ray taken by a mobile xray machine that is moved to the pt's bedside
Calorie
Neurological vital signs/checks degree or hour
Fracture

23. LPN
Nerves - Brain - Spinal Cord
Licenses Practical Nurse
Fat
Over the counter

24. mEq
Ante cibum (before meals)
Milliequivalent
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Tympanic membrane (eardrum)

25. ICU
Intensive Care Unit
Average daily intake of a nutrient meeting requirements of nearly all healthy people of a given age/gender
Cell
Child Protective Service

26. hypo
Physical Therapy
Decrease
Consists of the spleen - thymus gland - lymph nodes - a fluid called lymph - and the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system maintains fluid balance and immunity.
Child Protective Service

27. retin/o
Retina
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)
Factors such as age - gender - race - socioeconomic status etc.
Continuous Quality Improvement

28. CPS
Blue
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
Child Protective Service
Cardiomyopathy

29. Emergency Room Physician

30. stat
Immediately
Diagnoses/Treats diseases or fractures of the musculoskeletal system
Without
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery

31. febrile
Microgram
Fever
Protected Health Info
Capsule

32. hist / o
BP measured during ventricular contraction (the top # - usually higher)
Tissue (word roots/combining forms)
Within
Bad

33. Organs of the Circulatory System
Bathroom privileges
US Govern. agency who ensures that foods - drugs - cosmetics - and medical devices are safe and properly labeled.
Heart - Blood Vessels - Blood
Penicillin

34. Na or Na+
Diagnosis-Related Groups
Diagnoses/Treats pt's in trauma and emergency situations
Sodium
Urinalysis

35. lat
Lateral chest
Labels affixed to the front cover of a pt's paper chart that indicated pt has allergy.
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves
Study of

36. Lymphatic System
Connective tissue - flesh (word roots/combining forms)
Consists of the spleen - thymus gland - lymph nodes - a fluid called lymph - and the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system maintains fluid balance and immunity.
Moving clot
Disease (word roots/combining forms)

37. vertebr/o
Farther from another structure (body directional terms)
Vertebra (s) - vertebrae (bones of the spine)
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Computer Physician Order Entry

38. Neurons
Pertaining to in front of (body directional terms)
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output
Transmits nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. (there are 2 types)
Patient

39. pt (lower case)
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit
Blood glucose monitoring
Patient
Narrowing of the arteries

40. enter/o (word root)
Red Blood Cell
Intestine
No Known Food Allergies
Bone

41. EMTALA (violation)
Sodium
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.
Inflammation
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease)

42. Electrolytes
Form used to record admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit daily.
No added salt
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output
Sodium - potassium - co2 - Bun - creatinine - calcium

43. -rrhaphy
Pertaining to the brain and spine
Decrease
To suture (surgical) repair
Temp - pulse - respiration

44. apnea
Unable to breath
Red
Potassium
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the ear - nose - and throat

45. CVA
Aorta
Tissue
Below normal
Cerebrovascular accident

46. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

47. H & H
Disease
Result of adding a medication to a container or iv solution
(mainly women who have had children) and abnormal decrease in bone mass. Lead cause of fractures and thin brittle bones. 'silent crippler'
Hemoglobin & hematocrit (HGB & crit or HCT)

48. Pathology
Face sheet - orders - progress notes - DNR - Advance Directives - Meds - Labs
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.
Lab where biopsies are sent to
End of word

49. Osteoporosis

50. -ic (suffix)
Pertaining to closer than another structure from the point of attachment. (body directional terms)
Pertaining to
A diagnostic study to measure arterial blood gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) to attain info needed to asses & manage a pt's respiratory status.
Pulse rate obtained on the wrist