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1. NICU
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Within/stomach/pertaining to
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.

2. NKA
Potassium chloride
Right upper quadrant
No Known Allergies
Anteroposterior

3. CL
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Condition of
Chloride
Temp checked in ear

4. Deep
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)
Mouth
Pertaining to below (body directional terms)
Protected Health Info

5. Physiology
(can get at young age) 'Dementia' = Shrinkage of the brain
Lab where biopsies are sent to
Artery
Movement/Function

6. CT
Cares for Women during pregnancy - labor - delivery - and after.
Computed tomography
Intravenous push
Should contain: ambu bag - code blue book - guiac - stroke alert box.

7. NA or Na+
One of the primary lymphatic organs. Development of the body's defenses against infection by promoting the maturation of cells that provide immune responses.
Medication Administration Record
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
Sodium

8. ASA
Obtains - posts - and analyzes medical - workload - finance - and insurance data. Ensures that info is entered correctly into medical records
Above
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Pulse rate obtained on the wrist

9. scope
Process of recording an x-ray - imaging - taking a picture
Same-day Surgery
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease)
Instrument used to examine

10. OB
(on the main IV...piggybacks it) a method by which drugs are usually administered intravenously in 50-100 ml of fluid
Axilla or axillary
Obstetrics
Computed tomography

11. IV
Outer touch layer of the meninges
Intravenous
Kidney
Development - nourishment

12. thromb/o
Inj. of a med into a muscle
Clot (stationary=thrombosis) (moving=embolism)
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)
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.

13. Central Service Dept. Charge Slip
Without
A bone that has been twisted apart
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.
Intestine

14. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Flesh tumor (cancer)
(usually young women) Autoimmune disease. Degeneration of the joints - with permanent damage.
Carbohydrate

15. SNAT
A pt medical record that may be dated back 5+ yrs re: if pt was admitted in past etc. Requested through Medical Secretaries.
Neurological Vital Signs (Neurocheck)
Suspected non-accidental Trauma
Day Surgery Unit

16. hyper-
Stapes (middle ear)
Medical
Above normal
Spontaneous collapse of lung

17. PCA
Usually on the main IV. A method in which drugs are usually administered intravenously in 50-100ml of fluid
Obtains - posts - and analyzes medical - workload - finance - and insurance data. Ensures that info is entered correctly into medical records
Pt controlled analgesic
Tumor (word roots/combining forms)

18. Blood Gas
Administers drugs or gases to produce loss of consciousness or sensation in the pt. Care during/after surgery as well.
Eyelid
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)
Conditions of Admission

19. UCR
Decrease
Condition of
Usual - Customary - and Reasonable
Specialist (Pertaining to)

20. NKA
Internal Doc (only...never put in chart) Responsible Reporting Form (used when someone within the unit does something wrong)
No Known Allergies
Factors such as age - gender - race - socioeconomic status etc.
Substances (solids -liquids -or gases) used in diagnostic imagine procedures that permit the radiologist to distinguish between various body soft tissue structures; may be injected - swallowed - inhaled - or introduced by rectum.

21. patho
Pediatrics
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.
Penicillin
Disease

22. mcg
Absolute bed rest
Microgram
Hair (word roots/combining forms)
Culture

23. typmanic temp
Diagnoses/treats diseases of the heard/blood vessels
Temp checked in ear
Nothing by mouth
(usually young women) Autoimmune disease. Degeneration of the joints - with permanent damage.

24. CT
Computed tomography
Pertaining to the brain and spine
No Known Medication Allergies
Hemoglobin

25. FF
Force fluids
Urinalysis
Circulation - motion - sensation
Bed rest

26. apnea
A technique that uses radioactive materials to examine anatomy and functional capacity of an organ
Central Nervous System
Respiratory rate
Unable to breath

27. R
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.
Treats diseases and injuries through operative methods; may specialize in a particular area - such as heart - eye - or pediatric surgery
Rectal
Pertaining to above (body directional terms)

28. DAT
Diet as tolerated
Wide awake
Protective covering on skin or lines the body cavities
Bilirubin

29. SICU
Intensive Care Unit
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Pertaining to closer than another structure from the point of attachment. (body directional terms)
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.

30. Digestive Track
Mouth - pharynx - Digestive sphincter muscle - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - large intestine
Excessive discharge - flow
Liver
A device to measure gas exchange and probe to either the ear or the finger (also cld oxygen saturation monitor)

31. Geriatrist
Walk
Destruction of a pt's immune system. Highly susceptible to infections.
Obstetrics
Diagnoses/Treats diseases and problems w/aging

32. Holter Monitor

33. A&O
Carbon dioxide
Meninges (spinal cord covering)
Alert and orientated
Body

34. -oid
Process in which tumor cells spread to distant parts of the body
Lumbar Puncture
Resembling (word roots/combining forms)
Diet as tolerated

35. chol
Cholesterol
Save a day
Middle Breast Bone (Sternum)
Low iron (rbc)

36. FS
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves
Registered Dietitian. One who has completed and education program/served an internship/and passed the exam given by the American Dietetic Assoc.
Condition of
Full Strength or can mean Fasting sugar

37. ischeimia
As desired
Head of bed
Blood being held back
(usually young women) Autoimmune disease. Degeneration of the joints - with permanent damage.

38. stat
Potassium chloride
Immediately
Movement/Function
Skin (word roots/combining forms)

39. NKFA
Spleen
No Known Food Allergies
ventricular fibrillation
Confidence and respect for oneself.

40. trich / o
Milliequivalent
Red Blood Cell
A thin membrane that covers the bones (necessary for growth and repair and is the attachment point for ligaments and tendons.
Hair (word roots/combining forms)

41. GERD
Surgical repair
Cancer (word roots/combining forms)
Beginning half of word
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease)

42. Ca or Ca+
Calcium (Can also mean cancer)
Head of bed
Obstetrics
Electroencephalography

43. Assignment Sheet
A Dr's order that is written and given that one time then discontinued.
Protected Health Info
UA in charge of this sheet. Keep up to date so that can inform family who is assigned to pt.
Intramuscular Injection

44. SOB
Eyelid
Specialist (Pertaining to)
Shortness of breath
Sodium

45. scope
Instrument
Microgram
Study of (word roots/combining forms)
Night

46. Guaiac
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The # of times the heart beats per minute (felt through the walls of the artery)
A method of finding hidden blood in stool
Skin (word roots/combining forms)

47. Decubitus Ulcer
Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized pt's.
Retina
Bed Sore
Deep Vein Thrombosis

48. Organs of the Nervous System
Cholesterol
Connects and holds tissue together - to transport substances - and to protect against foreign invaders. Forms and protects bones - fat - blood cells - and cartilage and provides immunity.
Nerves - Brain - Spinal Cord
Spinal cord

49. hepatomegaly
Kidney's - ureters - and bladder
Without Fever
Enlarged liver
Intestine

50. Fistula
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
Electroencephalography
Labels that contain individual pt info for identifying pt records or other personal items.
Preferred Provider Organization