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Communications Flashcards

1
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What does TCDB stand for?

A

Turn, cough, and deep breath

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What does SC stand for?

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Subcutaneous

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3
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What does the abbreviation DAT mean?

A

Diet As Tolerated

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What does FUO mean?

A

Fever of Unknown Origin

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5
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What does N&V stand for?

A

Nausea and Vomiting

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The study of living organisms is called what?

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Microbiology

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Microorganisms need these conditions to survive.

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Temperature, pH, food, moisture, and oxygen

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What disease is caused by protozoa in the intestines and results in loose stools?

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Amebic Dysentery

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9
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What parasite must live in the cells of other living organisms? Also associated with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

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Rickettsiae

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10
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What is the term used for softening of the bone?

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Osteomalacia

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11
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What does CBC mean?

A

Complete Blood Count

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12
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What does CVA stand for?

A

Cerebrovascular Accident

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13
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What does “qod” mean?

A

Every other day

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14
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Term used for paralysis on one side of the body.

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Hemiplegia

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15
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Stage of human development where the art of feeding, toilet training, and dressing is mastered is when?

A

Toddler

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16
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What is the removal of the adenoids called?

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Adenoidectomy

17
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What does L&D stand for?

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Labor and Deliver

18
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What does the suffix “-oid” mean?

A

Like, resembling

19
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What is the definition of the medical term dyskinesia?

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Difficulty or abnormality of movement

20
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What does TPR stand for?

A

Temperature, Pulse and Respirations

21
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What does the term “chrom/o” mean?

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Color

22
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What are 3 essential elements of communication?

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Sender, Message, and Receiver

23
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What is the condition called when a patient is any other position other than sitting with difficulty breathing?

A

Orthopnea

24
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What is the medical abbreviation for the right eye?

A

OD

25
Q

The study of the skin is called what?

A

Dermatology

26
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A health profession will use a stethoscope to listen to sounds coming from a patient’s body. The Term for this assessment is?

A

Ausculation

27
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Blaming your actions on weaknesses on somebody else is what defense mechanism?

A

Projection

28
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What is the medical term used for as needed?

A

PRN

29
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In the urinary system, what does ADH mean?

A

Antidiuretic Hormone

30
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What is the abbreviation used for electrocardiograph?

A

ECG or EKG

31
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What does the abbreviation “qs” stand for?

A

Quantity Sufficient

32
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What does DNR stand for?

A

Do Not Resuscitate

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