Chapter 6 Flashcards
Anterior
At or toward the front of the body or body part; ventral
Abbreviation
A shortened form of a word or phrase
Chart
See “medical record”
Clinical record
See “medical record”
Communication
The exchange of information – a message sent is received
correctly interpreted by the intended person
Conflict
A clash between opposing interests or ideas
Distal
The part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
Dorsal
See “posterior”
End of shift report
The report that the nurse gives at the end of the shift to the oncoming shift
Kardex
A type of card file that summarizes information found in the medical record – drugs, treatments, diagnoses, routine care measures, equipment and special needs
Lateral
Away from the midline; at the side of the body or body part
Medial
At or near the middle or midline of the body or body part
Medical record
A written or electronic account of a persons condition in response to treatment and care; chart or clinical record
Posterior
At or toward the back of the body or body part
Prefix
A word element placed before root; it changes the meaning of the word
