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1. NKMA
Communication process between shifts - in which nursing personnel who are leaving report nursing unit activities to coming on duty.
Spiritual Support
No Known Medication Allergies
Bed rest

2. Body Organs
An organ is made up of 2 or more types of tissues that perform one or more common functions.
Outer touch layer of the meninges
Diet as tolerated
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves

3. -pnea
Save a day
Breathing
Eye
Coronary Care Unit

4. Neonatologist
Licenses Practical Nurse
(can get at young age) 'Dementia' = Shrinkage of the brain
Diagnoses/Treats disorders of a newborn
(MAR) List of meds that each individual pt is currently taking; it is used by the RN to administer meds.

5. Calorie
Connective tissue - flesh (word roots/combining forms)
A measurement of energy or heat
Pathway of an opening/wound that spreads
Fast - rapid

6. cyan/o
Diagnosis-Related Groups
Urinalysis
Blue
Middle layer of the meninges (web like structure)

7. blephar/o
No added salt
Excision - surgical removal
Clavical or collarbone
Eyelid

8. viscer / o
Microgram
The pulse rate obtained on the top of the foot
A cord like structure that is located outside the central nervous system (CNS). Contains nerve cells called neurons.
Internal organs (word roots/combining forms)

9. CVP
Central venous pressure
Eyelid
Bathroom privileges
Connective tissue - flesh (word roots/combining forms)

10. NA or Na+
Post cibrum (after meals)
Sodium
Protrusion of a body part
Anteroposterior

11. -tomy
(the egg white) The main body of the cell
Surgical incision or to cut into
A method of finding hidden blood in stool
Central venous pressure

12. Neuro
Complete bed rest
Neurology
Cornea (clear anterior covering of the eye)
The # of times the heart beats per minute (felt through the walls of the artery)

13. RR
Out of bed
Respiratory rate
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the male/female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system
No Known Allergies

14. EMTALA (violation)
Stone
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.
Potassium chloride
Potassium

15. ACCU-CHEK
Blood glucose monitoring
(the egg white) The main body of the cell
Lying of the back - Face Up (body directional terms)
Tasks performed away from the bedside

16. NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
No information - No publication
Full Strength or Fasting Sugars
Sodium

17. pneumo
Diagnoses/Treats diseases or fractures of the musculoskeletal system
Lung
BP measured during ventricular contraction (the top # - usually higher)
Force Fluids

18. Clinical Tasks
Complete Blood count
Full Strength or can mean Fasting sugar
Tasks performed at the Bedside or in direct contact w/the pt
Bed Sore

19. occult
Potassium
Hidden
Right lower quadrant
Emergency Dept.

20. CT
Armpit reading of temp
Myocardial infarction
Red Blood Cell
Computed tomography

21. ac
Joint
Ante cibum (before meals)
No Known Drug Allergies
Potassium chloride

22. Normal HR
Chest x-ray
Surgical
Cerebrospinal fluid (lumbar tray in materials)
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)

23. ADA
American Diabetic Association
Connective tissue - flesh (word roots/combining forms)
Spinal cord
Milliequivelant

24. Allergy Bracelet
Plastic Bracelet (usually red) that is worn by a pt to indicate allergy.
Pediatrics
Incision
Pertaining to above (body directional terms)

25. WA
Surgical repair of joint
While awake
Factors such as age - gender - race - socioeconomic status etc.
The thickest muscular middle layer of the heart

26. WBC
Inner thin layer of the meninges (tender layer). Carries blood vessels that provide nourishment to the nervous tissue.
White Blood Cell count
Pt controlled analgesic
Recommended dietary allowance. The average daily intake of a nutrient that meets the requirements of nearly all healthy ppl of a given age/gender.

27. Electrocardiogram
A graphic recording of the electrical impulses that the heart generated during the cardiac cycle.
Decreased - lower - below
Tasks performed away from the bedside
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

28. scope
Vein/vessel
Instrument
A scraping away of the skin.
Midnight

29. ex:Gastroenteritis (WR=gastro / CV=O / WR=enter / S=itis
Unwanted - unwelcomed behavior; sexual in nature
White Blood Cells
No added salt
Stomach/intestine/inflammation of

30. myos/o
Muscle (myo)
Tissue
60-80 (smoker 80-100 / anything below 40 not OK)
As desired

31. prn
Temp checked in ear
Pro re nata (as needed)
Meninges (spinal cord covering)
Emergency Dept.

32. Meninges
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.
Suspected non-accidental Trauma
Injection of a med into a muscle (IM)
Meninges (spinal cord covering)

33. chol
Cholesterol
Tonsils & adenoids
Protected Health Information
Pt controlled analgesic

34. stenosis
Red Blood Cell
Diagnoses/Treats diseases of the nervous system
Anteroposterior
Narrowing of the arteries

35. KUB (also cld a flat plate of abdome)

36. Pastoral Care
3x a day
Condition of the blood
Epithelium (1st layer of skin) (word roots/combining forms)
Spiritual Support

37. CC - creat cl - or cr cl
Creatinine clearance
Microgram
Phosphate or phosphorus
Specializes in Family Health Care for all family members

38. abd
Rule out
Abdomen
Meninges (spinal cord covering)
Force fluids

39. Hct
Day Surgery Unit
Located withing the cranial cavity and is the main center for coordinating body activities.
Without development (a decrease in normal size of an organ)
Hemtocrit

40. MRI
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.
Bone
No Information No Publication
Blood being held back

41. lamin/o
Lamina (bony arch of the vertebrae)
Lung
Rule out
Surgical repair of joint

42. Hx
Calcium (Can also mean cancer)
Transmits impulses to the brain and spinal cord
History
Complete bed rest

43. SNF
Skilled Nursing Facility
Stomach
White Blood Cell count
Spinal cord

44. oste/o
Baby Red Blood Cells (When you have to many - usually means something is wrong w/bone marrow)
Inner lining of heart - also forms the heart valves
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic micro-organism that reproduces and multiply - causing disease. Bacterial infections are treated w/antibiotics
Bone

45. scler/o
Pertaining to closer than another structure from the point of attachment. (body directional terms)
Sclera (white part of eye)
The thickest muscular middle layer of the heart
White Blood Cell

46. cererbospinal
Pertaining to the brain and spine
Ventricular tachycardia (if it goes on too long - will become SVT=sinus ventricular tachycardia)
Alert and orientated
Narrowing of the arteries

47. H&P
Communication process between shifts - in which nursing personnel who are leaving report nursing unit activities to coming on duty.
Made up of 3 layers of connective tissue that completely surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.
History & Physical
Hour of sleep

48. HDL
Respiratory syncytial virus (can live on surface for 7 days)
Sclera (white part of eye)
High-density
Registered dietician

49. mcg
Full Strength or Fasting Sugars
Fracture
Microgram
Herniation or protrusion

50. Medial Steinum
Middle Breast Bone (Sternum)
Bladder (urinary unless otherwise used)
Penicillin
Stomach/intestine/inflammation of