Charting Terms Flashcards
What is an abrasion?
A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
Define abscess.
A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.
What does acute signify?
A condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
What is meant by benign?
Not cancerous.
What is a biopsy?
A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing.
Define chronic.
A recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.
What is a contusion?
A bruise.
What is the function of a defibrillator?
A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
What causes edema?
Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
Define embolism.
An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.
What is the epidermis?
The outer layer of the skin.
What is a fracture?
Broken bone or cartilage.
What is a gland?
An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function.
Define hypertension.
High blood pressure.
What is an inpatient?
A patient who requires hospitalization.
What does intravenous indicate?
Medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein.
What does malignant indicate?
The presence of cancerous cells.
What is an outpatient?
A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.
What is prognosis?
The predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment.
What does relapse mean?
Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered.
What are sutures?
Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal.
Define transplant.
The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another.
What is a vaccine?
A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease.
What is a zoonotic disease?
A disease that is transmissible from animals to humans.
