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Chapter 3 Flashcards

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Active Listening

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A way of communicating that involves giving a person one’s full attention while he is speaking and encouraging him to give information and clarify ideas

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Barrier

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A block or an obstacle

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Care conference

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A meeting to share and gather info about a resident in order to develop a care plan

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Body language

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All of the conscious or unconscious messages a person’s body sends as she communicates, such as facial expressions and shrugging her shoulders

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Care plan

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A plan for each resident created by the nurse that outlines the tasks that team members must perform to help the resident reach his or her goals of care

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Charting

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The act of noting care and observations; documenting

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Code

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In health care, an emergency medical situation in which specially-trained responders provide the necessary care

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Code status

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Formally written status of the type and scope of care that should be provided in the event of a cardiac arrest, other catastrophic organ failure, or terminal illness

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Critical thinking

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The process of reasoning and analyzing in order to solve problems; for the nursing assistant, critical thinking means making careful observations and promptly reporting all potential problems

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Culture

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A set of learned beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviors shared by a social, ethnic, or age groups

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Edema

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Swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid

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Incident

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An accident, problem, or unexpected event during the course of care

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Incident report

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A report documenting an incident and the response to the incident; also known as an occurrence, accident, or event report

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Medical chart

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Legal record of all medical care a patient, resident, or client receives

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Minimum Data Set

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A detailed form with guidelines for assessing residents in long-term care facilities; also details what to do if resident problems are identified

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Nonverbal communication

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Communication without using words, such as through gestures and facial expressions

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Nursing process

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An organized method used by nurses to determine residents’ needs, plan the appropriate care to meet those needs, and evaluate how well the plan of care is working; five steps are assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation

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Objective information

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Factual information collected using the senses of sight hearing, smell, and touch; also called signs

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Orientation

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A person’s awareness of person, place, and time

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Prefix

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A word part added to the beginning of a root to create a new meaning

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Prioritize

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To place things in order of importance

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Root

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The main part of a word that gives it meaning

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Rounds

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Physical movement of staff from room to room to discuss or psychological injury

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Subjective information

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Information collected from residents, their family members, and friends; information may or may not be true but is what the person reported; also called symptoms

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Suffix

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A word part added to the end of a root or a prefix to create a new meaning

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Verbal communication

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Communication involving the use of spoken or written words or sounds

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Vital signs

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Measurements- temperature, pulse, respiration’s, blood pressure, pain level- that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body

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sentinel event

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An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury

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Communication

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The exchange of information with others, which involves sending and receiving messages

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Roles during communication

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Sender and receiver

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Sender

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The person who communicates first

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Receiver

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The person who receives the message

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33
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What is as important as the words used in communication?

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The sound of the voice

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Communication process

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The sender sends a message to the receiver. The receiver receives the message. Then the receiver send feedback to the sender.

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How would you feel when a teacher or supervisor sounds irritated when answering a question you have asked?

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Answer the question for yourself

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How might a resident fell when a nursing assistant sounds irritated when provided care?

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Answer the question for yourself

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Examples of positive nonverbal communication

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Smiling in a friendly manner
Leaning forward to listen
Nodding while a person is speaking
With permission, putting your hand over a resident’s hand

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Examples of negative nonverbal communication

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Rolling eyes
Crossing arms in front of the body
Tapping feet
Pointing at someone while speaking

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Guidelines for proper communication

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Use appropriate words
Be aware of your body language
Use a friendly and professional tone of voice 
Wait for responses and let pauses happen
Practice active listening
Use mostly facts when communicating
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40
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Be aware of what when communicating with residents?

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Barriers and ways to avoid them

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41
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Examples of communication barriers

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Resident doesn’t hear, doesn’t hear correctly, or doesn’t understand
Resident is difficult to understand
NA, resident, or others use words that are not understood
NA uses slang or profanity
NA uses clichés

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Examples of communication barriers (continued)

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NA responds with ”why?”
NA gives advice
NA asks questions that only require yes/no answers
Resident speaks a different language
NA or resident uses nonverbal communication

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43
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Aspects of communication influenced by culture

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Eye contact
Touch
Language

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44
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Examples of acceptable touch

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Giving residents respectful personal care, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and shaving
Hugging, if the resident permits or asks for it
Holding a resident’s hand when asked

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Examples of unacceptable touch

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Sitting on a resident’s lap or asking a resident to sit on your lap
Kissing a resident
Hugging a resident who pulls away
Inappropriately touching or rubbing against a resident or staff member

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Who does a nursing assistant communicate with on the job?

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Doctors, nurses, supervisors, and other staff members
Other departments
Residents 
Families and visitors
The community
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47
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Medical terms are made up of what?

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Roots
Prefixes
Suffixes

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Medical term example (otoscope) identify the prefix and root

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Root- scope- instrument to look inside
Prefix- oto- ear
Otoscope definition- an instrument used to examine the ear

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Medical term example (thermometer) identify the prefix and suffix

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Suffix- meter- measuring instrument
Prefix- thermo- heat
Thermometer definition- an instrument that measures body temperature

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Prefix

A, An

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Without, not, lack of

Analgesic= without pain

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Prefix

Ante

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Before, in front of

Antepartum= before delivery

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Prefix

Bi

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Two, twice, double

Bifocal= two lenses

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Prefix

Brady

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Slow

Bradycardia= slow pulse, heartbeat

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Prefix

Contra

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Against

Contraceptive= prevents pregnancy

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Prefix

Dis

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Apart, free from

Disinfected= free from microorganisms

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Prefix

Dys

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Bad, painful

Dysuria= painful urination

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Prefix

Endo

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Inner

Endoscope= instrument for examining the inside of an organ

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Prefix

Epi

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On, over, upon

Epidermis= outer layer of the skin

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Prefix

Erytho

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Erythrocyte= red blood cell

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Prefix

Ex

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Out, away from

Exhale= to breathe out

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Prefix

Hemi

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Half

Hemisphere= on or two parts of the brain

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Prefix

Hyper

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Too much, high

Hypertension= high blood pressure

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Prefix

Hypo

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Below, under

Hypotension= Low blood pressure

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Prefix

Inter

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Between, within

Interdisciplinary= between disciplines

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Prefix

Leuk

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White

Leukocyte= white blood cell

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Prefix

Mal

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Bad, illness, disorder

Malformed= badly made

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Prefix

Micro

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Small

Microscopic= too small for the eye to see

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Prefix

Olig

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Small, scant

Oliguria= small amount of urine

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Prefix

Patho

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Disease, suffering

Pathology= the study of disease

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Prefix

Per

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By, through

Perforate= to make a hole through

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Prefix

Peri

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Around

Pericardium= sac around the heart

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Prefix

Poly

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Many, much

Polyuria= much urine

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Prefix

Post

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After, behind

Postmortem= period after death

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Prefix

Pre

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Before, in front of

Prenatal= period before birth

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Prefix

Sub

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Under, beneath

Subcutaneous= beneath the skin

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Prefix

Supra

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Above, over

Suprapelvic= located above the pelvis

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Prefix

Tachy

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Swift, fast, rapid

Trachycardia= rapid heartbeat

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Root

Abdomin

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Abdomen

Abdominal= pertaining to the abdomen

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Root

Aden

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Gland

Adenitis= inflammation of the gland

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Root

Angi

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Vessel

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81
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Angioplasty

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Surgical repair of a vessel using a balloon

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Root

Arterio

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Artery

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83
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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of artery walls

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Root

Arthr

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Joint

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Arthrotomy

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Cut into the point

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Root

Brachi

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Arm

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Brachial

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Pertaining to the arm

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Root

Bronchi, bronch

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Arm

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Brachial

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Pertaining to the arm

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Card, cardi

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Heart

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91
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Cardiology

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Study of the heart

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Cerebr

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Cerebrum

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Cerebrospinal

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Pertaining to the brain and spinal cord

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Cephal

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Head

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Cephalalgia

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Headache

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Chole, chol

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Bile

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gall bladder

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Colo

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Colon

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Colonoscopy

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Examination of the large intestine or colon with a scope

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100
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Cost

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Rib

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Costochondral

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Pertaining to a rib

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Crani

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Skull

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103
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Craniotomy

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Cutting into the skull

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Cyan

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Blue

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105
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Cyanosis

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Blue, gray, or purple tinge to the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood

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Cyst

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Bladder, cyst

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107
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Derm, derma

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Skin

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108
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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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109
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Duoden

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Duodenum

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110
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Duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine

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111
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Encephal

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Brain

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112
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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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113
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Gaster

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Stomach

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114
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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stomach

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115
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Geron

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Aged

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116
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Gerontology

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Study of the aged

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117
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Gluco

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Sweet

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118
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Glucometer

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Device used to measure blood glucose

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119
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Glyco, glyc

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Woman

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120
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Gynecology

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Study of diseases of the female reproductive organs

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121
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Hems, hemato, hemo

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Blood

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122
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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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123
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Hepato

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Liver

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124
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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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125
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Hyster

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Uterus

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126
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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus

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127
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Ile, ili

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Ileum

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128
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Ileorrhaphy

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Surgical repair of the ileum

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129
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Larying

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Larynx

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130
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Laryngctomy

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Excision of the larynx

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131
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Lymph

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Lymph

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Lymphocyte

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Type of white blood cell

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Mamm

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Breast

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Mammogram

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X-ray of the breast

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Mast

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Breast

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Mastectomy

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Exicision of the breast

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Melan

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Black

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Mening

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Meninges; membranes covering the spinal cord and brain

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain

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140
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Melanoma

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Mole or tumor, maybe cancerous

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Necro

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Death

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Necrotic

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Dead tissue

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Nephr

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Kidney

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Nephrectomy

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Removal of a kidney

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Neur

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Nerve

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Neuritis

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Inflammation of a nerve

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Onc

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Tumor

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Oncology

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Study of tumors

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Ophthalm

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Eye

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Ophthalmologist

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Eye doctor

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Oste

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Bone

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Osteoarthritis

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Disease if the joints

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Ot

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Ear

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Otology

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Science of the ear

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Pharyng

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Pharynx

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the throat, sore throat

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Phleb

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Vein

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein

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Pneo/ pnea

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Breathing

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Tachypnea

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Rapid breathing

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Pneum

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Air, gas, respiration

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Pneumonia

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Inflammation of the lungs

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Pod

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Foot

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Podiatrist

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Foot doctor

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Proct

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Anus, rectum

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Proctology

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Study of the rectum

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Pulm

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Lung

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Pulmonary

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Relating to the lungs

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Splen

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Spleen

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Splenomegaly

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Englarged spleen

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Stomat

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Mouth

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of mouth

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Therm

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Hot, heat

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Thremoplegia

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Heatstroke

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Thorac

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Chest

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Thoracotomy

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Incision into chest wall

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Thromb

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Blood clot

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Thrombus

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Blood clot blocking a vessel

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Toxic, tox

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Poison

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Toxicology

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Study of poisons

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Trache

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Trachea, windpipe

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Tracheostomy

A

Incision to make an artificial airway

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Urethr

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Urethra

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Urethritis

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Inflammation of urethra

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-cyte

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Cell

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell

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-ectomy

A

Excision, removal of

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Splenectomy

A

Removal of spleen

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-emesis

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Vomiting

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Hyperemesis

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Excessive vomiting

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-emia

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Blood condition

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Anemia

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Lack of red blood cells

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-ism

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A condition

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Hyperthyroidism

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Condition caused by an excessive production of thyroid hormones

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-itis

A

Inflammation

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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-logy

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Study of

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Hematology

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Study of the blood

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-megaly

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Enlargement

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Splenomegaly

A

Enlarged spleen

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-oma

A

Tumor

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Melanoma

A

Mole or tumor, may be cancerous

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-osis

A

Condition

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Halitosis

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Bad breath

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-ostomy

A

Creation of an opening

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Ileostomy

A

Creation of an opening into the ileum

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Otomy

A

Cut into

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Laparotomy

A

Cutting into the abdomen

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-pathy

A

Disease

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Myopathy

A

Disease of the muscle

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Penia

A

Lack

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Leukopenia

A

A lack of white blood cells

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-phagia

A

Speaking

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Aphasia

A

A sense of speaking

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-phobia

A

Exaggerated fear

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Acrophobia

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Fear of high places

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-plasty

A

Surgical repair

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Angioplasty

A

Surgical repair of a vessel using a balloon

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-plegia

A

Paralysis

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Paraplegia

A

Paralysis of the lower portion of the body

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-rrhage

A

Excessive flow

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Hemorrhage

A

Excessive flow of blood

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-scope

A

Examination using a scope

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-stomy

A

Creation of an opening

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Colonoscopy

A

Examination of the large intestine of colon with a scope

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Colostomy

A

Opening into the colon

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-tomy

A

Incision, cutting into

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Thoracotomy

A

Incision into chest wall

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-uria

A

Condition of the urine

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Dysuria

A

Painful urination

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Q

Why are abbreviations important?

A

They help healthcare workers communicate more efficiently.

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Abbreviation

A

A

Before

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AAROM

A

Active-assistive rage of motion

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Abd

A

Abdomen

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ABR

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Absolute bedrest

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ac, a.c.

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Before meals

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AD

A

Alzheimer’s disease

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ADC

A

AIDS dementia complex

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ad lib

A

As desired

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adm.

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Admission

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ADLs

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Activities of daily living

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AED

A

Automated external defribrillator

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AHA

A

American Heart Association

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AIDS

A

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AIIR

A

Airborne infection isolation room

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AKA

A

Above-knee amputation, also known as

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am, AM

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Morning

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AMA

A

Against medical advice, American Medical Association

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amb

A

Ambulate, ambulatory

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AMD

A

Age-related macular degeneration

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amt.

A

Anterior

252
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a.p./ AP

A

Apical pulse

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approx.

A

Approximately

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AROM

A

Active range of motion

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ASAP

A

As soon as possible

256
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assist

A

Assistance

257
Q

as tol

A

As tolerated

258
Q

A, T, D

A

Admission, transfer, and discharge

259
Q

ax

A

Axillary

260
Q

BID, b.i.d.

A

Two times a day

261
Q

BKA

A

Below-knows amputation

262
Q

bld

A

Blood

263
Q

BLS

A

Basic life support

264
Q

BM

A

Bowl movement

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Q

BP, B/P

A

Blood pressure

266
Q

BR

A

Bed rest

267
Q

BPH

A

Benign prostatic hypertension

268
Q

BPM

A

Beats per minute

269
Q

BRP

A

Bathroom privileges

270
Q

BSC

A

Bedside commode

271
Q

BSE

A

Breast self examination

272
Q

C

A

Centigrade, Celsius

273
Q

c

A

With

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Q

Ca/CA

A

Calcium, cancer, carcinoma

275
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CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

276
Q

cal

A

Calorie

277
Q

cath.

A

Catheter

278
Q

CBC

A

Complete blood count

279
Q

CBI

A

Continuous bladder irrigation

280
Q

CBR

A

Complete bedrest

281
Q

CCMS

A

Clean- catch midstream

282
Q

CDC

A

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

283
Q

CDE

A

Certified diabetes educator

284
Q

C. diff

A

Clostridium difficile

285
Q

CEP

A

Competency evaluation programs

286
Q

CEU

A

Continuing education unit

287
Q

CHD

A

Coronary heart disease

288
Q

CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

289
Q

chol

A

Cholesterol

290
Q

ck

A

Check

291
Q

cl liq

A

Clear liquid

292
Q

cm

A

Centimeter

293
Q

CMS

A

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

294
Q

CNA

A

Certified Nurse Assistant

295
Q

CNP

A

Certified Nurse Practitioner

296
Q

CNS

A

Central Nervous System

297
Q

c/o

A

Complaints of, in care of

298
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CO2

A

Carbon dioxide

299
Q

COLD

A

Chronic obstructive lung disease

300
Q

COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

301
Q

CP

A

cerebral palsy

302
Q

CPM

A

Continuous Passive Motion

303
Q

CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

304
Q

CRF

A

Chronic renal failure

305
Q

C.S.

A

Central Supply

306
Q

CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

307
Q

CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident stroke

308
Q

CVP

A

Central venous pressure

309
Q

CVS

A

Cardiovascular system

310
Q

CXR

A

Chest X-ray

311
Q

DAT

A

Diet as tolerated

312
Q

DJD

A

Degenerative flint disease

313
Q

DKA

A

Diabetic ketoacidosis

314
Q

DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

315
Q

DNR

A

Do not resuscitate

316
Q

DO

A

Doctor of osteopathy

317
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DOA

A

Dead on arrival

318
Q

DOB

A

Date of birth

319
Q

DON

A

Director of nursing

320
Q

Dr.

A

Doctor

321
Q

DRG

A

Diagnostic Related Group

322
Q

drug

A

Dressing

323
Q

DVT

A

Deep Vein Thrombosis

324
Q

Dx/dx

A

Diagnosis

325
Q

ECG/EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

326
Q

ED

A

Emergency department

327
Q

EENT

A

Eye, ear, nose, and throat

328
Q

e.g.

A

For example

329
Q

EMS

A

Emergency medical services

330
Q

ER

A

Emergency room

331
Q

ESRD

A

End-stage renal disease

332
Q

et al.

A

And other things

333
Q

ETOH

A

Alcohol

334
Q

Exam

A

Examination

335
Q

F

A

Fahrenheit, female

336
Q

FBS

A

Fast blood sugar

337
Q

FDA

A

Food and Drug Administration

338
Q

Fe

A

Iron

339
Q

FF

A

Force fluids

340
Q

FH

A

Family history

341
Q

fld

A

Fluid

342
Q

FS

A

Finger stick

343
Q

FSBS

A

Finger stick blood sugar

344
Q

ft

A

Foot

345
Q

F/ U, f/u

A

Follow-up

346
Q

FUO

A

Fever of unknown origin

347
Q

FWB

A

Full weight-bearing

348
Q

fx

A

Fracture

349
Q

FYI

A

For your information

350
Q

GAD

A

Generalized anxiety disorder

351
Q

gal

A

Gallon

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Q

GB

A

Gall bladder

353
Q

GERD

A

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

354
Q

Geri chair

A

Geriatric chair

355
Q

GI

A

Gastrointestinal

356
Q

GP

A

General practitioner

357
Q

Gm, gm

A

Gram

358
Q

GSW

A

Gunshot wound

359
Q

GTT

A

Glucose tolerance test

360
Q

GU

A

Genitourinary

361
Q

GYN/gyn

A

Gynecology

362
Q

h, hr, hr.

A

Hour

363
Q

H2O

A

Water

364
Q

H2O2

A

Hydrogen Peroxide

365
Q

H/A

A

Headache

366
Q

HAART

A

Highly active anti-retroviral therapy

367
Q

H&P

A

History and physical

368
Q

HAV

A

Hepatitis A virus

369
Q

HBV

A

Hepatitis B virus

370
Q

HCV

A

Hepatitis C virus

371
Q

HDV

A

Hepatitis D virus

372
Q

HEV

A

hepatitis E Virus

373
Q

Hg

A

Mercury

374
Q

HHA

A

Home Health Aid

375
Q

Hi-cal

A

High calorie

376
Q

HIV

A

Human immunodeficiency virus

377
Q

HMO

A

Human maintenance organization

378
Q

HOB

A

Head of bed

379
Q

HOH

A

Hard of Hearing

380
Q

HPV

A

Human papilloma virus

381
Q

HS/ hs

A

Hours of sleep

382
Q

ht

A

Height

383
Q

HTN

A

Hypertension

384
Q

H.U.C.

A

Health unit coordinator

385
Q

Hx

A

History

386
Q

Hyper

A

Above normal, too fast, rapid

387
Q

Hypo

A

Low, less than normal

388
Q

I&D

A

Incision and drainage

389
Q

I&O

A

Intake and Ouput

390
Q

IBD

A

Irritable bowel disease

391
Q

IBS

A

Irritable bowel syndrome

392
Q

ICU

A

Intensive care unit

393
Q

ID

A

Identification

394
Q

i.e.

A

That is

395
Q

IICU

A

Intermediate intensive care unit

396
Q

IM

A

Intramuscular

397
Q

In

A

Inch

398
Q

inc

A

Incontinent

399
Q

inf

A

Inferior

400
Q

IQ

A

Intelligence Quotient

401
Q

Irr/irrig

A

Irrigation

402
Q

isol

A

Isolation

403
Q

I.V., IV

A

Inteavaneous

404
Q

K

A

Potassium

405
Q

kg

A

Kilogram

406
Q

KS

A

Kaposi’s sarcoma

407
Q

l, L

A

Liter

408
Q

L, lt

A

Left

409
Q

lb

A

Pound

410
Q

lab

A

Laboratory

411
Q

LBP

A

Lower back pain

412
Q

LE

A

Lower extremity

413
Q

lg

A

Large

414
Q

liq

A

Liquid

415
Q

LLE

A

Left lower extremity

416
Q

LLQ

A

Left Lower Quadrant

417
Q

LOC

A

Level of consciousness, level of care

418
Q

Low-cal

A

Low calorie

419
Q

Low-fat/Low-cal

A

Low-fat, low calorie

420
Q

Low- Na

A

Low sodium

421
Q

LPN

A

Licensed Practical Nurse

422
Q

LTC

A

Long-term care

423
Q

LTCF

A

Long-term care

424
Q

LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant

425
Q

LVN

A

Licensed vocational nurse

426
Q

M.D.

A

Medical doctor

427
Q

MDRO’s

A

Multidrug- resistant organisms

428
Q

MDR-TB

A

Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis

429
Q

MDS

A

Minimum Data Set

430
Q

meds

A

Medications

431
Q

mg

A

Milligram

432
Q

MI

A

Myocardial infarction

433
Q

min

A

Minute

434
Q

mL

A

Milliliter

435
Q

mm

A

Millimeter

436
Q

mm Hg

A

Millimeter of Mercury

437
Q

MO

A

Microorganisms

438
Q

mod

A

Moderate

439
Q

MRI

A

Magnetic resonance imaging

440
Q

MRSA

A

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

441
Q

MS

A

Multiple Sclerosis

442
Q

MSD

A

Musculoskeletal disorder

443
Q

MSDS

A

Material safety data sheet

444
Q

MSW

A

Medical social worker

445
Q

MUFA

A

Monosaturated fat

446
Q

MVA

A

Motor vehicle accident

447
Q

Na

A

Sodium

448
Q

NaCl

A

Sodium chloride

449
Q

NAS

A

No added salt

450
Q

NATCEP

A

Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program

451
Q

N/C

A

No complaints, no call

452
Q

NCS

A

No concentrated sweets

453
Q

neg

A

Negative

454
Q

NF

A

Nursing facility

455
Q

NG, ng

A

Nasogastric

456
Q

NIBP

A

Non-invasive blood pressure

457
Q

NKA

A

No known allergies

458
Q

NKDA

A

No known drug allergies

459
Q

no

A

No number

460
Q

noc

A

Night

461
Q

NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

462
Q

NVD

A

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

463
Q

NWB

A

Non-weight bearing

464
Q

O2

A

Oxygen

465
Q

O&P

A

Ova and parasites

466
Q

OB

A

Obstetrics

467
Q

ob/ gyn

A

Obstetrics and gynecology

468
Q

OBRA

A

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

469
Q

occ

A

Occasionally

470
Q

OCD

A

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

471
Q

OD

A

Overdose

472
Q

O.D.

A

Right eye

473
Q

OG

A

Orogastric

474
Q

OOB

A

Out of bed

475
Q

OPD

A

Outpatient department

476
Q

O.R.

A

Operating room

477
Q

ord.

A

Orderly, ordered

478
Q

ORIF

A

Open reduction, internal fixation

479
Q

ortho

A

Orthopedics

480
Q

os

A

Mouth

481
Q

O.S.

A

Left eye

482
Q

OSHA

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

483
Q

OT

A

Occupational Therapist/ therapy

484
Q

OT

A

Over the counter

485
Q

O.U.

A

Both eyes

486
Q

oz

A

Ounce

487
Q

P

A

After

488
Q

P.A.

A

physician assistant

489
Q

PAD

A

Peripheral artery assistant

490
Q

pc, p.c.

A

After meals

491
Q

PCA

A

Patient controlled anesthesia

492
Q

PDR

A

Physician’s Desk Reference

493
Q

PE

A

Pulmonary embolism

494
Q

PEDS

A

Pediatrics

495
Q

PEG

A

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

496
Q

Peri care

A

Perineal care

497
Q

per os

A

By mouth

498
Q

PET

A

position emission tomography

499
Q

pH

A

Parts hydrogen

500
Q

PH

A

Past history

501
Q

PHI

A

Protected Health Information

502
Q

phy. ex.

A

Physical exam

503
Q

RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

504
Q

RBC

A

Reb blood cell

505
Q

RDT

A

Registered Dietition

506
Q

reg.

A

Regular

507
Q

Rehab

A

Rehabilitation

508
Q

REM

A

Rapid eye movement

509
Q

req.

A

Requisition

510
Q

resp.

A

Respiration

511
Q

RF

A

Restrict fluids

512
Q

RLE

A

Right lower extremity

513
Q

RLQ

A

Right lower quadrant

514
Q

RN

A

Registered Nurse

515
Q

RNA

A

Restorative nursing assistant

516
Q

R/O

A

Rule out

517
Q

ROM

A

Range of motion

518
Q

RR

A

Respiratory Rate

519
Q

RT

A

Respiratory Therapy/therapist

520
Q

RUE

A

Right upper extremity

521
Q

RUQ

A

Right upper quadrant

522
Q

Rx

A

Prescription

523
Q

s

A

Without

524
Q

S&A

A

Sugar and acetone

525
Q

S&S

A

Signs and symptoms

526
Q

S/S, s.c.

A

Subcutaneously

527
Q

SCA

A

Sudden cardiac arrest

528
Q

SCDs

A

Sequential compression devices

529
Q

SIDS

A

Sudden infant death syndrome

530
Q

sl

A

Sublingual ply

531
Q

SLE

A

Systemic lupus erythematosis

532
Q

SLP

A

Speech-language pathologist

533
Q

sm.

A

Small

534
Q

SNAFU

A

Situation normal, all fouled up

535
Q

SNF

A

Skilled nursing facility

536
Q

SNS

A

Somatic nervous system

537
Q

SOB

A

Shortness of Breath

538
Q

SP

A

Standard precautions

539
Q

S.P.D.

A

Supply, Processing and Distribution

540
Q

spec.

A

Specimen

541
Q

SSE

A

Soap suds enema

542
Q

ST.

A

Standard, speech therapy

543
Q

staph

A

Staphylococcus

544
Q

STAT

A

Immediately

545
Q

Std prec

A

Standard precautions

546
Q

STDs

A

Sexually transmitted diseases

547
Q

STIs

A

Sexually transmitted infections

548
Q

strep

A

Streptococcus

549
Q

supp.

A

Suppository

550
Q

surg.

A

Surgery

551
Q

T., temp

A

Temperature

552
Q

TB

A

Tuberculosis

553
Q

tbsp.

A

Tablespoon

554
Q

T, C, DB

A

Turn, cough, and deep breathe

555
Q

THR

A

Total hip replacement

556
Q

TIA

A

Transient ischemic attack

557
Q

t.i.d/tid

A

Three times a day

558
Q

TKR

A

Total knee replacement

559
Q

TLC

A

Tender Loving Care

560
Q

TPN

A

Total parenteral nutrition

561
Q

T.P.R.

A

Temperature, pulse And respiration

562
Q

trach.

A

Tracheostomy

563
Q

tsp.

A

Teaspoon

564
Q

TWE

A

Tap water enema

565
Q

Tx/tx

A

Traction, treatment

566
Q

U/A, u/a

A

Urinalysis

567
Q

UE

A

Upper extremity

568
Q

UGI

A

Upper gastrointestinal

569
Q

UNK,unk

A

Unknown

570
Q

URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

571
Q

US

A

Ultrasound

572
Q

USDA

A

United States Department if Agricultue

573
Q

UTI

A

Urinary Tract Infection

574
Q

vag.

A

Vaginal

575
Q

VAP

A

Ventilator-acquired pneumonia

576
Q

VD

A

Venereal disease

577
Q

VRE

A

Vacomycin-restraint enterococcus

578
Q

VS, vs

A

Vital signs

579
Q

W/A, WA

A

While awake

580
Q

WBC

A

White blood cell count

581
Q

w/c

A

Wheelchair

582
Q

WNL

A

Within normal limits

583
Q

Yr.

A

Year

584
Q

To change regular time to military time, between 1:00-11:59 pm, what do you do?

A

Add 12 to the regular time

585
Q

Do minutes and seconds change?

A

No

586
Q

Midnight may be written as what two things?

A

0000 or 2400

587
Q

What is it called when NAs write down their observations and record the care they give?

A

Charting

588
Q

What is written on the resident’s chart is considered what?

A

What actually happened

589
Q

What is included on a resident’s chart?

A 
Admissions forms
Residents history and results of exams
Care plans
Doctors orders and progress notes
Nursing assessments
Notes from nurses and other specialists
590
Q

Other info found on a resident’s chart

A 
Flow sheets
Graphic record
Intake and output record
Consent forms
Lab and test results
Surgery reports
Advance directives
591
Q

Is the info on resident charts confidential?

A

Yes

592
Q

Guidelines for charting

A

Keep all info confidential
Document care immediately after it is given. Never document care before it is given
Use black ink when documenting by hand
Sign each note you make

593
Q

More guidelines for charting

A

Use only facts when documenting
If an error is made, draw one line through it, initial it, and date it. Write correct info.
Use only facility’s accepted abbreviations and terms
Use comparisons to describe size

594
Q

General rules for computer use

A

Do not share your password or log in ID with anyone
Do not access personal email or inappropriate websites from work
Log off and/or exit the web browser when done with charting or using the computer
Be careful about who can see PHI on the screen, as HIPPA guidelines apply to computer use

595
Q

MDS facts

A

Assessment tools developed by the government
Detailed form for assessing residents
Completed for each resident with 14 days of admission and again each year
Must be reviewed every 3 months
New MDS are completed when there is any major change in resident’s condition

596
Q

Objective info is based off of what?

A

What you see, hear, touch, smell.

597
Q

How is subjective info collected?

A

They are collected from something that residents or families reported to you. Also called symptoms

598
Q

Other ways to observe residents accurately

A

Note changes in orientation
Check vital signs
Report any changes in ability
Report other important changes, such as appetite, ability to go to the bathroom, and mood

599
Q

Signs and symptoms that should be immediately reported

A 
Falls
Wheezing
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain and pressure
Pain in calf of leg
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
600
Q

Signs and symptoms reported immediately

A 
Vomiting
Sudden limp or change in ability to walk
Numbness or loss of feeling in one side of body or in arms or legs
Abdominal pain
Change in vital signs
Severe headache
601
Q

Five steps of the nursing process

A 
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
602
Q

Should NAs be afraid to share observations in care planning meetings, and what should they do if they are?

A

No, they should check with the nurse before meeting.

603
Q

Do HIPPA guidelines apply to care plans?

A

Yes, team members should not share a resident’s Information with anyone not directly involved with the resident’s care

604
Q

What is considered an incident?

A

An accident or problem during the course of care
An error in care
A fall in injury to a resident of staff member
An accusation against staff members

605
Q

If a nursing a assistant is injured on the job should she fill out an incident report?

A

Yes, even if it seems minor

606
Q

When completing an incident report, the NA should….

A

Include exactly what she saw
State the time and the mental and physical condition of the person
Describe the person’s reaction to the incident
State the facts; the NA should not give her opinion
Non include “Incident report filed” in the resident’s medical record
Not make any photocopies of the incident report

607
Q

Rules for telephone etiquette

A

Cheerfully greet callers
Identify your facility, yourself, and your position
Listen closely to the caller’s request and write down any messages
Get a telephone number if needed
Thank the caller and say goodbye

608
Q

Rules for telephone use

A

Do not give out staff or resident information over the phone
Ask before placing a caller on hold
Ask for training to transfer calls
Follow facility policy regarding personal phone calls and cell phone use

609
Q

Why would ignoring a call light be considered abuse?

A

The call light is the resident’s life line. If it is not answered something could happen to them.

610
Q

Where must the call light be before the NA leaves the room?

A

Within the resident’s reach

611
Q

Start-of-shift guidelines

A

Arrive on time
Listen to your assignment and for information about all residents on your area
Listen carefully to information from the prior shift
Ask any questions you have about your residents

612
Q

What do NAs do at the end of a shift?

A

Report info about the residents during their shift

613
Q

What is typically found on an assignment?

A 
Resident’s names and room numbers
Medical diagnosis
Code status
Activity level
Range of motion exercises
Bathing info
614
Q

Info typically found on an assignment sheet

A 
Diet orders
Fluid orders
Bowel and bladder info
How often to measure vital signs
Test and procedures to be performed
615
Q

Tips for organization and time management

A 
Plan ahead
Prioritize 
Make a schedule
Combine activities 
Get help when needed

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