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1. a or ic
O E I
A device to measure gas exchange and probe to either the ear or the finger (also cld oxygen saturation monitor)
Pertaining to
Licenses Practical Nurse

2. connecting/combining vowel
Coronary Care Unit
O E I
Surgical fixation
No added salt

3. CO2
Tissue (word roots/combining forms)
Transmits nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. (there are 2 types)
4 types of bones: Long - short - flat - and irregular - Bones have their own system of blood vessels and nerves - Bones contain red bone marrow (produces rbc's - wbc's - and platelets). and yellow bone marrow
Carbon dioxide

4. qh or q_h
Surgical opening
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic micro-organism that reproduces and multiply - causing disease. Bacterial infections are treated w/antibiotics
Every hour or every (fill in #) hour
Within normal limits

5. NKA
Without Fever
No Information No Publication
Joint
No Known Allergies

6. H&P
History & Physical
Patient
Ear
Cornea (clear anterior covering of the eye)

7. hepatomegaly
Fast - rapid
Psychiatry
Enlarged liver
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.

8. staped/o
Sodium
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.
Enlargement
Stapes (middle ear)

9. cerebr/o
Intravenous
Brain
No Known Food Allergies
Breathing

10. Posteroanterior (PA)
End of word
Nothing by mouth
Carbon dioxide
Pertaining to back to front (body directional terms)

11. ac
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)
Ante cibum (before meals)
A diagnostic study to measure arterial blood gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) to attain info needed to asses & manage a pt's respiratory status.
Hardening of the arteries

12. K or K+
Cell
Every
Day Surgery Unit
Potassium

13. CDSS
Rapid flow of blood
Clinical Decision Support System
To have the pt sit on edge of bed and dangle feet
Lower part of resp. system

14. Compound Fracture
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output
Cardiac monitor tech (usually just called monitor tech)
White Blood Cell count
Bone that goes through the skin (open)

15. Orthostatic Hypotension
Enlarged liver
A temporary lowering of BP usually due to standing suddenly - also called postural hypotension
Stapes (middle ear)
Registered Dietician

16. CVICU
Blue
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Shortness of breath
Absolute bed rest

17. Ruptured Disk
Bad error/mistake/at fault/harm to pt
Blue
(cushion between the bones of vertebra)
Cholesterol

18. Systolic BP
BP measured during ventricular contraction (the top # - usually higher)
After
Bed Sore
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)

19. Respiration Rate
Artery
Biopsy
Calcium (Can also mean cancer)
The # of times a pt breaths per minute (in & out)

20. Intervertebral
Heart
Pertaining to between the vertebrae
Pertaining to away from (body directional terms)
An assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.

21. Functions of the Skeletal System
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the skin.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A technique used to produce computer images (scans) of the interior of the body w/use of magnetic field and radiofrequency waves.
Protection - Support - Movement - Blood Cell production - and Mineral storage
Injection of a med into a muscle (IM)

22. Alzheimer's Disease

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23. NAS
No added salt
The measurement of pt's fluid/food intake and output
Diagnosis/Treats diseases and disorders of the internal organs of adults
A wound that is produced by tearing of body tissue.

24. Pediatrician
Hour of sleep
Armpit reading of temp
Provides preventative care and diagnosis and treats diseases of children
Hemtocrit

25. vascular
Registered Dietitian. One who has completed and education program/served an internship/and passed the exam given by the American Dietetic Assoc.
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the skin.
Urinalysis
Circulation

26. Sentinel Event
Upper gastrointestinal
Clear
Recommended dietary allowance. The average daily intake of a nutrient that meets the requirements of nearly all healthy ppl of a given age/gender.
Bad error/mistake/at fault/harm to pt

27. UA or U/A
Resembling (word roots/combining forms)
Instrument used to examine
Urinalysis
Under/below

28. nephr/o (word root)
High-density
(can get at young age) 'Dementia' = Shrinkage of the brain
Fat (word roots/combining forms)
Kidney

29. Central Service Dept. Charge Slip
History
Artery
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.
Connective tissue - flesh (word roots/combining forms)

30. RD
Registered Dietitian. One who has completed and education program/served an internship/and passed the exam given by the American Dietetic Assoc.
Axilla or axillary
Temp checked in ear
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)

31. Standing Order

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32. Infection
Immediately
Potassium
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic micro-organism that reproduces and multiply - causing disease. Bacterial infections are treated w/antibiotics
Paralysis of the rt or lt side of body

33. kerat/o
Cornea (clear anterior covering of the eye)
A temporary lowering of BP usually due to standing suddenly - also called postural hypotension
Identification Labels
Doctor of Osteopathy

34. Hct
Hemtocrit
Plans - directs - coordinates - and supervises the delivery of health managers
Stomach
Urinalysis

35. Oncologist
Fever
Diagnoses/Treats cancerous conditions
Medication Administration Record
Fast - rapid

36. Digestive Track
Mouth - pharynx - Digestive sphincter muscle - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - large intestine
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)
Hardening of the arteries
Upper gastrointestinal

37. Vital Signs
Measurements of body functions - including temp - pulse - respiration - and bp
Narrowing of the arteries
Date in which a specific category of meds must discontinue unless review by a Dr.
Visual examination

38. UCR
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Alert and orientated
Usual - Customary - and Reasonable
Cap gas - arterial gas - venous gas

39. Medial
Cerebrovascular accident
Diagnoses/Treats cancerous conditions
Cell
Pertaining to the middle (body directional terms)

40. trich / o
Hair (word roots/combining forms)
Diagnoses/Treats disease of the neuro-musculolskeletal system with physical elements to restore the individual to participation in society
Clavical or collarbone
Tumor

41. scoli/o
Left
Obtains - posts - and analyzes medical - workload - finance - and insurance data. Ensures that info is entered correctly into medical records
Increased - above - elevated
Crooked - curved (lateral)

42. HMO
Baby Red Blood Cells (When you have to many - usually means something is wrong w/bone marrow)
Pt controlled analgesic
'Shaking Palsy'. Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons.
Health Maintenance Organization

43. ICU
Anteroposterior
Eye
Intensive Care Unit
Medication Administration Record

44. TNA
Tonsils & adenoids
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Trauma Intensive Care Unit

45. BSC
Bedside commode
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves
Rectal
Blood

46. RN
Narrowing
A Dr's order that remains in effect and is executed according to the pt's needs.
Registered Nurse
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)

47. enter/o
Intestine
Cacner
Inflammation
Neurological vital signs/checks degree or hour

48. mcg
Middle Breast Bone (Sternum)
Medication Administration Record
Cartilage
Microgram

49. LPN
Biopsy
Death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply - often a result of infection or injury.
Clinical Decision Support System
Licenses Practical Nurse

50. intra-
Bedside commode
Pertaining to Toward (body directional terms)
Within
With