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1. hyper-
Above normal
A pt medical record that may be dated back 5+ yrs re: if pt was admitted in past etc. Requested through Medical Secretaries.
3 or more pt's with similar last name (need to write 'Name Alert')
Immediately

2. -emia
Condition of the blood
Vein/vessel
Pertaining to the side (body directional terms)
(the egg white) The main body of the cell

3. Infection
Eyelid
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic micro-organism that reproduces and multiply - causing disease. Bacterial infections are treated w/antibiotics
Spinal cord
Health Maintenance Organization

4. Dangle
Total parenteral nutrition
An assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.
Protrusion of a body part
To have the pt sit on edge of bed and dangle feet

5. Meninges
Psychiatry
Process of recording an x-ray - imaging - taking a picture
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.
No added salt

6. -oma
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease)
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)
Every day
Aorta

7. NKFA
No Known Food Allergies
Slow heart rate
(cushion between the bones of vertebra)
Bathroom privileges

8. intra-
Within
Cell
Full Strength or Fasting Sugars
An x-ray taken by a mobile xray machine that is moved to the pt's bedside

9. Self-Esteem
Between
Confidence and respect for oneself.
Removal of fluid
Herniation or protrusion

10. vascular
Center of a Cell (control center) (egg yolk)
Cerebrospinal fluid (lumbar tray in materials)
Penicillin
Circulation

11. enteritis
Inflammation of small bowel
Orthopedics
Kidney
Body

12. MED
Pro re nata (as needed)
Creating an artificial opening into
Medical
Creatinine clearance

13. intra- (prefix)
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery
Epithelium (1st layer of skin) (word roots/combining forms)
Child Protective Services
Within

14. DRG
Pro re nata (as needed)
Diagnosis-Related Groups
No added salt
Without

15. Functions of the Skeletal System
Potassium chloride
Protection - Support - Movement - Blood Cell production - and Mineral storage
Sodium
Phosphate or phosphorus

16. opthalmo
Middle layer of the meninges (web like structure)
Cornea (clear anterior covering of the eye)
Eye
The # of times a pt breaths per minute (in & out)

17. Metastasis
Carbohydrate
Complete bed rest
Process in which tumor cells spread to distant parts of the body
Deep Vein Thrombosis

18. laring/o
Study of
Larynx (voicebox)
Red Blood Cell
Skin (word roots/combining forms)

19. cal or kcal
(cushion between the bones of vertebra)
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Blood urea nitrogen
Calorie

20. mening/o
Meninges (spinal cord covering)
Intestine
Ordered for abdominalcentisis
Stomach

21. Spiral
Cardiomyopathy
A bone that has been twisted apart
Clot (stationary=thrombosis) (moving=embolism)
Gynecology

22. C&S
Electrocardiography
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the internal organs that secrete hormones
Culture & Sensitivity
Right upper quadrant

23. -logy (suffix)
Epithelium (1st layer of skin) (word roots/combining forms)
Eyelid
Study of
Lying of the back - Face Up (body directional terms)

24. Cancer / o - carcin / o
Intravenous push
Diagnoses/Treats mental illness
Cancer (word roots/combining forms)
Hardening

25. Allergy Bracelet
History and Physical
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Plastic Bracelet (usually red) that is worn by a pt to indicate allergy.
Narrowing of the arteries

26. hepat/o (word root)
Intravenous push
Hair (word roots/combining forms)
Pertaining to Toward (body directional terms)
Liver

27. pneumothorax
Cell
Coronary Care Unit
Spontaneous collapse of lung
Vein

28. Osteoarthritis
Out of bed
Pertaining to below (body directional terms)
(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.
Calorie

29. -ology
Surgical fixation
Pertaining to
Study of (word roots/combining forms)
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)

30. osis
Consists of the spleen - thymus gland - lymph nodes - a fluid called lymph - and the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system maintains fluid balance and immunity.
Decrease
Condition of
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)

31. Ax
Across or through
Milliequivalent
Slows the heart rate (digoxen would increase hear rate)
Axilla or axillary

32. h - hr - hrs
Crooked - curved (lateral)
Hour or hours
Visual examination
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves

33. Nerve Tissue
Forms parts of the nervous system - which conducts electrochemical impulses and helps to coordinate body activities.
Nausea & vomiting
Potassium
Urinalysis

34. stat
Anteroposterior
Immediately
Electricity/Electrical activity
A method of finding hidden blood in stool

35. Obstetrician
Cares for Women during pregnancy - labor - delivery - and after.
Pertaining to closer than another structure from the point of attachment. (body directional terms)
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.
A temporary lowering of BP usually due to standing suddenly - also called postural hypotension

36. NAS
No added salt
Rib
Cell
Pro re nata (as needed)

37. femor/o
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
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.
History
Femur (thigh bone)

38. BRP
Bathroom privileges
Vein
Bone that goes through the skin (open)
Sodium

39. min
Artery
Minute
Diagnoses/Treats diseases or fractures of the musculoskeletal system
Narrowing

40. Neuro
Hardening of the arteries
Blood
Body
Neurology

41. ASA
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Enlargement
Blue
Without

42. FS
Every hour or every (fill in #) hour
Full Strength or can mean Fasting sugar
Excision
Liver

43. erythrocyte
Red Blood Cell
Out of bed
Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Inner thin layer of the meninges (tender layer). Carries blood vessels that provide nourishment to the nervous tissue.

44. Dig
Slows the heart rate (digoxen would increase hear rate)
Night
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.
Child Protective Services

45. Liq
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
No Known Drug Allergies
A device to measure gas exchange and probe to either the ear or the finger (also cld oxygen saturation monitor)
Liquid

46. Hct
Taking fluid from somewhere
Urinalysis
Hemtocrit
Pertaining to the brain and spine

47. CNS
Central Nervous System
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Usually on the main IV. A method in which drugs are usually administered intravenously in 50-100ml of fluid
Temp checked in ear

48. Red Blood Cells
Chest cavity
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aorta
Function: Transfers the C02 (oxygen) to the body

49. Cytoplasm
Walk
(the egg white) The main body of the cell
Registered Nurse
Diagnoses/Treats diseases and problems w/aging

50. Pedal Pulse
Medication Administration Record
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.
Surgical repair of joint
The pulse rate obtained on the top of the foot