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1. K
A process which the UA records data (date - time - name - and status) on the Dr's order sheet to indicate that a handwritten Dr's transcription has been completed.
The # of times the heart beats per minute (felt through the walls of the artery)
Potassium
Left

2. SAD
One of the primary lymphatic organs. Development of the body's defenses against infection by promoting the maturation of cells that provide immune responses.
Neurological Vital Signs (Neurocheck)
Save a day
UA in charge of this sheet. Keep up to date so that can inform family who is assigned to pt.

3. CAD
Coronary artery disease= narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of plaque on the arterial walls (a condition called atherosclerosis)
Axilla or axillary
Surgical fixation
Instrument

4. N/V
Surgical fixation
Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organization
Nausea & vomiting
Complete bed rest

5. Meninges
Treats pt's w/hypersensitivity to pollens - foods - medications - and other substances
Carbon dioxide
Kidney
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.

6. DRG
Form used to record admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit daily.
Diagnosis-Related Groups
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the nervous system
Disease (word roots/combining forms)

7. Pastoral Care
A thin membrane that covers the bones (necessary for growth and repair and is the attachment point for ligaments and tendons.
Spiritual Support
Excessive discharge - flow
Electronic Medical Record/Electronic Health Record

8. pexi
Treatment
Salivary glands - teeth and tongue - liver - gallbladder - pancreas
Surgical fixation
Certified Nursing Assistant

9. q day
Beginning half of word
Temp - pulse - respiration
Every day
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)

10. HMO
Creatinine clearance
Patient Care Technician
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
Health Maintenance Organization

11. Health Information Specialist
Slow
Cartilage
Intramuscular Injection
Obtains - posts - and analyzes medical - workload - finance - and insurance data. Ensures that info is entered correctly into medical records

12. CHUC
Certified Health Unit Coordinator
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.
Surgical repair
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)

13. CMT
Psychiatry
Sodium
Usually on the main IV. A method in which drugs are usually administered intravenously in 50-100ml of fluid
Cardiac monitor tech (usually just called monitor tech)

14. Posterior (dorsal)
Certified Health Unit Coordinator
Medication Administration Record
A measurement (noninvasive) of gas exchange and rbc oxygen-carrying capacity
Pertaining to in back of (body directional terms)

15. KCI
Cell
Potassium chloride
Chest x-ray
Breathing

16. Cancer / o - carcin / o
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
Every other day
Identification Labels
Cancer (word roots/combining forms)

17. Osteoarthritis
Rule out
(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.
Diet as tolerated
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the male/female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system

18. lt or L with circle around it
Left
Diagnoses/Treats mental illness
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)

19. H & H
Hemoglobin & hematocrit (HGB & crit or HCT)
Cholesterol
Cut Out
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit

20. Internist
Process of recording an x-ray - imaging - taking a picture
Abnormal condition characterized by no speech
No Know Food Allergies
Diagnosis/Treats diseases and disorders of the internal organs of adults

21. chondr/o
Cartilage
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery
Clavical or collarbone
Incision

22. Ca or Ca+
Suspected non-accidental Trauma
Slows the heart rate (digoxen would increase hear rate)
Bed rest
Calcium (Can also mean cancer)

23. FDA (Food & Drug Agency)
Speech
US Govern. agency who ensures that foods - drugs - cosmetics - and medical devices are safe and properly labeled.
Lateral chest
No added salt

24. Negative Assertion
Over the counter
Pertaining to
Bone
An assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.

25. NAS
No added salt
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the neuro-musculolskeletal system with physical elements to restore the individual to participation in society
Injection of a med into a muscle (IM)
Liver

26. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Preferred Provider Organization
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
Bone
Located withing the cranial cavity and is the main center for coordinating body activities.

27. N/V
Nausea & vomiting
Lung
Potassium
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

28. Brain (control center)
Located withing the cranial cavity and is the main center for coordinating body activities.
Neurological vital signs/checks degree or hour
Hemoglobin & hematocrit (HGB & crit or HCT)
Sodium

29. RD
Cardiomyopathy
Breathing
Orthopedics
Registered dietician

30. myelorrhagia
Rapid flow of blood into the spinal cord
Tasks performed at the Bedside or in direct contact w/the pt
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic micro-organism that reproduces and multiply - causing disease. Bacterial infections are treated w/antibiotics
Farther from another structure (body directional terms)

31. tid
3x a day
Diagnoses/Treats diseases w/the use of various methods of imaging such as x-ray - ultrasound - radioactive materials - and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Coronary artery disease= narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of plaque on the arterial walls (a condition called atherosclerosis)
Bedside commode

32. RUQ
Right upper quadrant
Producing
Slow heart rate
A bone that has been twisted apart

33. SNF
Every day
Skilled Nursing Facility
Dry/Throw away
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.

34. Assignment Sheet
UA in charge of this sheet. Keep up to date so that can inform family who is assigned to pt.
Blood glucose monitoring
Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized pt's.
Herniation or protrusion

35. RR
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the male/female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system
Cancer (word roots/combining forms)
An assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.
Recovery Room

36. TICU
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.
A Dr's order that remains in effect and is executed according to the pt's needs.
Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves

37. Deep
A Dr's order that is written and given that one time then discontinued.
Aorta
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)
Milliequivalent

38. q
Every
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
An x-ray taken by a mobile xray machine that is moved to the pt's bedside
Post cibrum (after meals)

39. CBC
Complete Blood count
Spinal cord
Cell
Cardiomyopathy

40. lamin/o
Speech
Narrowing
Lamina (bony arch of the vertebrae)
No added salt

41. supra-
Above
Rounded Mass of Food
(mainly children) A certain type of bone disease (2nd most common) Causes bones to become weak.
Coronary artery disease= narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of plaque on the arterial walls (a condition called atherosclerosis)

42. scope
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.
Body
Instrument used to examine
Rectum

43. CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heart
A method of finding hidden blood in stool
Respiratory syncytial virus (can live on surface for 7 days)

44. mcg
Fracture
Microgram
Face sheet - orders - progress notes - DNR - Advance Directives - Meds - Labs
Fast - rapid

45. chol
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.
Phosphate or phosphorus
A measurement of energy or heat
Cholesterol

46. FBS
Diet as tolerated
(cushion between the bones of vertebra)
Computed tomography
Fasting Blood Sugar

47. tachy-
Certified Health Unit Coordinator
Fast - rapid
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
Pertaining to in front of (body directional terms)

48. Otolaryngologist
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the ear - nose - and throat
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.
A temporary lowering of BP usually due to standing suddenly - also called postural hypotension
Form used to record admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit daily.

49. EMTALA (violation)
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.
A pt medical record that may be dated back 5+ yrs re: if pt was admitted in past etc. Requested through Medical Secretaries.
Mini Stroke (TIA)
Potassium

50. ac
Ante cibum (before meals)
Hardening of the arteries
Rapid flow
Process of recording an x-ray - imaging - taking a picture