Day 1 Review Flashcards
Walk-in -> a -> Bed -> b -> Labs/rad/meds -> c -> MDM -> DDx -> consults -> disposition (1. d, 2. e, 3. f)
a. Triage
b. Physician assessment
c. Results
d. Admit
e. Discharge
f. Transfer
Vital signs
HR, RR, BP, T, SaO2,
HPI vs ROS
HPI: details of CC
ROS: checklist of all Sx (CC, associated Sx, all other Sx)
Abbreviation for heart attack
MI (myocardial infarction)
Abbreviation for high blood pressure
HTN (hypertension)
Medical term for acid reflux
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Medical term for stroke
CVA (Cerebrovascular accident)
Medical term for gallbladder removal
Cholecystectomy
What does NKDA stand for?
No Known Drug Allergies
Medical term for redness
Erythema
Medical term for bruising
Ecchymosis
Benign exam
Normal, nothing of concern
Medical term for removal of appendix
Appendectomy
Medical term for removal of uterus
Hysterectomy
Medical term for removal of tonsils
Tonsillectomy