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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. Bili
Complete bed rest
Head of bed
Bed Sore
Bilirubin

2. N/V
Bed rest
Nausea & vomiting
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves
(type of test) done in Respiratory Dept. (done if C02 is building up in the blood)

3. C&S
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
Culture & Sensitivity
Transischemic attack (mini stroke)
Femur (thigh bone)

4. Nerves (cars)
Diagnosis/Treats diseases and disorders of the internal organs of adults
Internal Doc (only...never put in chart) Responsible Reporting Form (used when someone within the unit does something wrong)
A cord like structure that is located outside the central nervous system (CNS). Contains nerve cells called neurons.
A device to measure gas exchange and probe to either the ear or the finger (also cld oxygen saturation monitor)

5. VT
Within
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
Ventricular tachycardia (if it goes on too long - will become SVT=sinus ventricular tachycardia)
As desired

6. NINP
No information - No publication
Cap gas - arterial gas - venous gas
Diagnoses/Treats diseases and problems w/aging
A person's needs to have affectionate relationships w/ppl & to have a place in a group.

7. What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
Artery
To support/protect (framework)
Hemoglobin & hematocrit (HGB & crit or HCT)
Low iron (rbc)

8. RRF
Internal Doc (only...never put in chart) Responsible Reporting Form (used when someone within the unit does something wrong)
Blood pressure
Chest cavity
Lower part of resp. system

9. 'arrow down'
Sodium - potassium - co2 - Bun - creatinine - calcium
Decreased - lower - below
An assertive skill in which a person verbally accepts having made an error without letting it reflect on their worth as a human being.
Disease (word roots/combining forms)

10. hemiplegia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Lower part of resp. system
Paralysis of the rt or lt side of body
Consists of the spleen - thymus gland - lymph nodes - a fluid called lymph - and the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system maintains fluid balance and immunity.

11. FS
Every other day
Inflammation of small bowel
Full Strength or Fasting Sugars
Cerebrospinal fluid (lumbar tray in materials)

12. Organs of the Nervous System
Nerves - Brain - Spinal Cord
A Dr's order that remains in effect and is executed according to the pt's needs.
Rectal
Protective covering on skin or lines the body cavities

13. RN
Hardening of the arteries
Narrowing of the arteries
Registered Nurse
Outer touch layer of the meninges

14. -stenosis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease)
4x a day
Cardiac monitor tech (usually just called monitor tech)
Narrowing

15. HUC
Blood urea nitrogen
Needed when pt stops breathing (usually w/a black mouth covering)
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.
Health Unit Coordinator

16. -megaly
Enlargement
Usually on the main IV. A method in which drugs are usually administered intravenously in 50-100ml of fluid
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
Labor & Delivery

17. enter/o (word root)
Intestine
Night
Pt controlled analgesic
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the nervous system

18. sub- (prefix)
Milliequivelant
Unwanted - unwelcomed behavior; sexual in nature
Circulation
Under/below

19. myos/o
Fat (word roots/combining forms)
Bladder (urinary unless otherwise used)
Muscle (myo)
Medical Intensive Care Unit

20. cap
Clinical Decision Support System
As desired
Capsule
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic micro-organism that reproduces and multiply - causing disease. Bacterial infections are treated w/antibiotics

21. Thymus Gland

22. CPS
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Transmits nerve impulses from one part of the body to another. (there are 2 types)
Within/stomach/pertaining to
Child Protective Services

23. Cytoplasm
Farther from the surface (body directional terms)
4x a day
(the egg white) The main body of the cell
Hardening

24. Intake and Output

25. Sensory Neurons
Transmits impulses to the brain and spinal cord
Nail (word roots/combining forms)
Vein
Sodium

26. lt or L with circle around it
Disease (word roots/combining forms)
Left
Nothing by mouth
Slow heart rate

27. NKMA
No Known Medication Allergies
High-density
Asrpin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Within

28. Nerve Tissue
Nail (word roots/combining forms)
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Forms parts of the nervous system - which conducts electrochemical impulses and helps to coordinate body activities.
Sodium

29. thorax
History & Physical
Study of (word roots/combining forms)
Chest cavity
Post cibum (after meals)

30. PEG
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Intestine
Inflammation of small bowel
Fever (above 99)

31. ischeimia
Shortness of breath
Skin (word roots/combining forms)
Pertaining to the side (body directional terms)
Blood being held back

32. erythrocyte
Creating an artificial opening into
Red Blood Cell
Extends from brainstem through spinal cavity to between the 1st and 2nd lumbar verebrae. It's the patway for conducting sensory impulses up to the brain and motor impulses back down from the brain.
Ischemic and hemmoragic

33. lith
Upper gastrointestinal
Internal Doc (only...never put in chart) Responsible Reporting Form (used when someone within the unit does something wrong)
Stone
Pt controlled analgesic

34. BRP
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.
Spleen
Bone that goes through the skin (open)
Bathroom privileges

35. carcin/o
Cacner
Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized pt's.
Taking fluid from somewhere
Minimal Standard (5 rights)

36. Spleen

37. Na
Salivary glands - teeth and tongue - liver - gallbladder - pancreas
Middle layer of the meninges (web like structure)
Intramuscular Injection
Sodium

38. HOB
Fever
Head of bed
Bladder (urinary unless otherwise used)
Within

39. Hx
Chest cavity
Herniation or protrusion
Certified Nursing Assistant
History

40. LDL
Pertaining to (word roots/combining forms)
Low-density lipotein
Night
Protection - Support - Movement - Blood Cell production - and Mineral storage

41. onc / o
No Known Medication Allergies
Immediately
To have the pt sit on edge of bed and dangle feet
Disease (word roots/combining forms)

42. SOB
Hemoglobin & hematocrit (HGB & crit or HCT)
Cares for Women during pregnancy - labor - delivery - and after.
Pertaining to
Shortness of breath

43. stern/o
Sternum (breastbone)
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the digestive tract
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
Ischemic and hemmoragic

44. Hospitalist

45. CT
Pertaining to front to back (body directional terms)
Computed tomography
Without
Pass to pt's nurse

46. SDS
Artery
Bathroom privileges
Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized pt's.
Same-day Surgery

47. trans
Across or through
Cardiac monitor tech (usually just called monitor tech)
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.
Potassium chloride

48. hepato
Liver
Nausea & vomiting
(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.
A Dr's order that remains in effect and is executed according to the pt's needs.

49. -cele
Instrument used to examine
Herniation or protrusion
Red Blood Cell
A temporary lowering of BP usually due to standing suddenly - also called postural hypotension

50. noc
Transischemic attack (mini stroke)
Wet/Reusable items (instruments etc.)
Eyelid
Night