Diagnoses Flashcards
1
Q
Abrasion
A
Scrape of skin due to something abrasive
2
Q
Abscess
A
Localized collection of pus
3
Q
Aneurysm
A
A localized weak spot or enlargement on artery wall
4
Q
Atelectasis
A
Collapsed lung
5
Q
Atrial fibrillation
A
Rapid random contractions of the atei
6
Q
Cellulitis
A
Acute infection of skin
7
Q
Cerebrovascular accident
A
Stroke
8
Q
Choldlithasis
A
Gallstones
9
Q
CHF
A
Failure of heart to pump efficiently
10
Q
CAD
A
Condition affecting arteries of the heart, reducing flow of blood
11
Q
Effusion
A
Excess fluid in area
12
Q
Fracture
A
Broken bone
13
Q
Hematoma
A
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
14
Q
Hypercholestremia
A
High blood cholesterol
15
Q
Hyperlipidemia
A
High cholesterol I’m blood
