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Acute care medical terminology and abbreviations Flashcards

1
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what does wnl mean

A

with in normal limits

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2
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what does bid mean?

A

Twice a day

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3
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what does CC mean?

A

chief complaint

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4
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what TBI stand for?

A

traumatic brain injury

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5
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what does eeg mean?

A

electroencephalogram

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6
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what does HOB stand for?

A

Head of bed

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7
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what does prn stand for?

A

whenever nessary

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8
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what does dnr stand for?

A

do not resuscitate

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9
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what does fx stand for?

A

fracture

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10
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what does I&O stand for?

A

input and output

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11
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what does JT stand for?

A

joint space

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12
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what does qd stand for?

A

once daily

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13
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what does ac stand for?

A

axillary crutches

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14
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what does bsc stand for?

A

bed side commode

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15
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what does hw stand for?

A

hemi walker

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16
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what does WBQC stand for?

A

WIDE BASE QUAD CANE

17
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what does wc stand for?

A

wheel chair

18
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what does nwb stand for?

A

non-weight bearing

19
Q

what does HPI stand for?

A

history of present illness

20
Q

what does IM stand for?

A

intramuscular

21
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what does ib stand for?

A

POUND

22
Q

what does RX stand for?

A

prescription

23
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what does vc stand for?

A

vital capacity

24
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what does LLQ stand for?

A

left lower quadrant

25
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what does Tx stand for?

A

treatment

26
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what does tka stand for?

A

total knee arthroplasty

27
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what does Pt stand for?

A

patient

28
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what does s/p stand for?

A

status post

29
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what does RN stand for?

A

nurse

30
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what does CABG stand for?

A

coronary artery bypass graft

31
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what does ORIF stand for?

A

open reduction internal fixation

32
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what are the contraindications and precautions after a posterior approach THA?

A

Movements avoided after THA, done via posterior approach
Hip IR
Hip Add past midline
Hip Flex > 90

33
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what are the contraindications and precautions after a anterior approach THA?

A

Movements avoided after THA, done via anterior approach
Hip ER
Hip extension past neutral

34
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what are the three precautions and contraindications after spinal fusion surgery?

A

No lifting 10+ lbs
No twisting of spine
No bending of spine

35
Q

what are the sternal precautions?

A

avoid shoulder flexion >90
avoid pushing/pulling 10+ Ibs

36
Q

65 yo 2 days post op for TKA - she is complaining of extreme pain in her calf - you notice redness, swelling, and warmth. What do you suspect is happening and what should you response be?

A

DVT

37
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Left THA patient with difficulty breathing, complains of chest pain, has an increased HR & clammy skin. What do you suspect?

A

MI
PE
CVA

38
Q

How many weeks post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may resistive exercises commence?

A

8 weeks

39
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How many weeks post MI may resistive exercises commence?

A

5 weeks

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