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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. hypo
Excessive discharge - flow
Shortness of breath
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit
Decrease

2. c (with line above it)
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)
Complete Blood count
With
Pertaining to the side (body directional terms)

3. viscer / o
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)
BP measured during ventricular contraction (the top # - usually higher)
Cap gas - arterial gas - venous gas
Diet as tolerated

4. Proximal
Pertaining to closer than another structure from the point of attachment. (body directional terms)
Child Protective Services
Chest cavity
Milliequivelant

5. ED
Emergency Dept.
Computed tomography
Pertaining to the brain and spine
Vein

6. Ophthalmologist
Cap gas - arterial gas - venous gas
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Diagnoses/Treats disease and defects of the eye
Blood vessel

7. osteo
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.
Bone
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.
Certified Health Unit Coordinator

8. RR
Over the counter
Recovery Room
Penicillin
Total parenteral nutrition

9. Pathology
One of the primary lymphatic organs. Development of the body's defenses against infection by promoting the maturation of cells that provide immune responses.
Lab where biopsies are sent to
Axilla or axillary
Vein

10. Posterior (dorsal)
List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking
Pertaining to in back of (body directional terms)
Out of bed
Internal Doc (only...never put in chart) Responsible Reporting Form (used when someone within the unit does something wrong)

11. -trophy
Crooked - curved (lateral)
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)
Development - nourishment

12. DRG
3x a day
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)
Circulation
Diagnosis-Related Groups

13. ADT Log Book
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit
Culture & Sensitivity
Registered Dietician
Pt controlled analgesic

14. crash cart
Should contain: ambu bag - code blue book - guiac - stroke alert box.
A thin membrane that covers the bones (necessary for growth and repair and is the attachment point for ligaments and tendons.
Makes up the muscles of the body that contract and relax to produce movement.
Intravenous

15. kerat/o
Right lower quadrant
Patient
No Known Food Allergies
Cornea (clear anterior covering of the eye)

16. noc
Gynecology
Liver
Night
Base/Noun

17. DO
The thickest muscular middle layer of the heart
Doctor of Osteopathy
Liter
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.

18. Arthoplasty
Minute
Every
A method of finding hidden blood in stool
Surgical repair of joint

19. -stenosis
Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Vein
Slows the heart rate (digoxen would increase hear rate)
Narrowing

20. CNS
Central Nervous System
Labor & Delivery
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the neuro-musculolskeletal system with physical elements to restore the individual to participation in society
Neurological vital signs/checks degree or hour

21. Oxygen Saturation
A cord like structure that is located outside the central nervous system (CNS). Contains nerve cells called neurons.
Spinal cord
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
A measurement (noninvasive) of gas exchange and rbc oxygen-carrying capacity

22. Normal HR
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery
Surgical Intensive Care Unit

23. Bili
Tympanic membrane (eardrum)
Bilirubin
No information - No publication
Confidence and respect for oneself.

24. pexi
Destruction of a pt's immune system. Highly susceptible to infections.
Surgical fixation
Immediately
Unable to breath

25. Neurologist
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the nervous system
Bedside commode
Death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply - often a result of infection or injury.
Ventricular tachycardia (if it goes on too long - will become SVT=sinus ventricular tachycardia)

26. erythrocyte
Clavical or collarbone
Level of care pt's would require per med condition (GRASP)
Red Blood Cell
Increase

27. Liq
End of word
Liquid
Calorie
Spontaneous collapse of lung

28. arthr/o
Joint
Stomach
Pulse rate obtained on the wrist
Bile - gall

29. Leuokocyte
White Blood Cells
Injection of a med into a muscle (IM)
Chest cavity
(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.

30. CMT
Inj. of a med into a muscle
Rule out
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Usually meds - food - tape - and many other items

31. cyno
Fracture
Blue
Artery
Incision

32. dermat / o
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
House Officer
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Biopsy

33. gloss/o or lingu/o
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)
Left
Instrument
Tounge

34. cerebr/o
Cares for Women during pregnancy - labor - delivery - and after.
Brain
An organ is made up of 2 or more types of tissues that perform one or more common functions.
Increase

35. path / o
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
Makes up the muscles of the body that contract and relax to produce movement.
Visual examination
A Dr's order that remains in effect and is executed according to the pt's needs.

36. proct/o
Pertaining to (word roots/combining forms)
Rectum
Increase
Intravenous

37. enter/o
Patient
Resembling (word roots/combining forms)
Usual - Customary - and Reasonable
Intestine

38. IVP
Cell
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
Lumbar Puncture
Intravenous push

39. Automatic Stop Date
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.
Date in which a specific category of meds must discontinue unless review by a Dr.
A Dr's order that remains in effect and is executed according to the pt's needs.
3x a day

40. eukocyte
White Blood Cell
Fracture
To support/protect (framework)
Book to record all admissions/discharges/and transfers on a nursing unit

41. Alzheimer's Disease

42. Febrile
Hardening
Fever (above 99)
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.
Cardiac Monitor Tech

43. -tomy
Internal Doc (only...never put in chart) Responsible Reporting Form (used when someone within the unit does something wrong)
Central venous pressure
Intramuscular Injection
Surgical incision or to cut into

44. carcin/o
Cacner
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)
Removal of fluid
Potassium

45. Allergist

46. supra-
Tounge
Above
Orgin of
Taking fluid from somewhere

47. Negative Assertion
Disease
Medical
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 assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.

48. prn
Pro re nata (as needed)
Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized pt's.
Pertaining to away from (body directional terms)
Post-anesthesia Care Unit

49. -cele
Inflammation of small bowel
Herniation or protrusion
O+ o- a+ a- b+ b- ab+ (cannot donate blood) ab- (cannot donate blood)
Recovery Room

50. pc
Center of a Cell (control center) (egg yolk)
Post cibum (after meals)
Crooked - curved (lateral)
Electroencephalogram (test to check electricity in the brain)