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medical terminology semester test study guide Flashcards

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frontal lobe function

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voluntary movement, expressive language, and manages higher-level executive functions

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temporal lobe function

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processes auditory and memory information

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parietal lobe function

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sense of touch and movement and processes language

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occipital lobe function

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visual perception color, form, and motion

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brainstem function

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breathing, consciousness, blood pressure, heart rate, and sleep

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Fx

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fracture

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RICE

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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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WBC

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White Blood Count

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ADLs

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Activities of Daily Living

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AKA

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Above the Knee Amputation

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oste/o

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bone

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my/o

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muscle

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encephal/o

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brain

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erythr/o

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red

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leuk/o

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white

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cyst/o

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bladder

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ur/o

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urine

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rhin/o

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nose

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arthr/o

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joint

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scoliosis

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a common procedure performed in secondary schools where healthcare pros observe the sideways curvature of the spine

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osteomalacia

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softening of the bone

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osteogenic sarcoma

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most common type of bone cancer and is usually found in the ends of long bones.

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muscular dystrophy

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a group of inherited diseases that lead to chronic, progressive muscle atrophy

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Dupuytren’s contracture

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a thickening and tightening (contracture) of tissue beneath the skin on the palm of the hand and fingers

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concussion

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a violent shaking up or jarring of the brain

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retinopathy or prematurity

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a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants

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compartment syndrome

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bleeding within the tissues from a severe injury that puts pressure on the muscles and nerves, impairing blood flow

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cerebral palsy

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brain damage resulting from a defect, trauma, infection, or lack of oxygen before, during, or shortly after birth

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spina bifida

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a congenital defect in the walls of the spinal canal in which the laminae of the vertebra do not meet or close.

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thromboctyopenia

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any disorder in which there is an abnormally low amount of platelets.

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aura

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potential phase of a migraine in which you might see flashing or bright lights or zig-zag lines

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splenomegaly

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enlargement of the spleen

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deep vein thrombosis

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blood clot that has formed in a vein deeo in the body

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dysuria

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painful urination

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oliguria

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decreased urine production

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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glomerulonephritis

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damage to the filtration portion of the kidney

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ambulation

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the act of walking or moving from place to place

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39
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tympanic membrane

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eardrum

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40
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oritis externa

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swimmer’s ear

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41
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tinnitus

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ringing in the ears

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42
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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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43
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vertigo

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dizziness

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44
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anosmia

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loss of smell

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45
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shaken baby syndrome

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preventable injury resulting from violently shaking an infant by the shoudlers, arms, or legs.

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46
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coma

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a deep state of unconsciousness

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concussion

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hit to the head or body causes your head and brain to move rapidly back and forth

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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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loss of blood flow to part of the brain

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49
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syncope

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fainting

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hemarthrosis

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bleeding into a joint cavity

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51
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thrombolytic

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dissolves blood clots

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52
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gold compound drugs

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used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

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occupational safety and health administration

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the agency that established and enforces safety standards for the workplace

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ergonomics

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an applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injury.

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body mechanics

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the way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts. (ALWAYS bend at the knees when picking up something)

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strongest muscle in the body (should be used when lifting)

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thighs

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57
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should be used along with the thighs when lifting

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arms and shoulders

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58
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can be damaged when not using proper body mechanics

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the back muscles

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59
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Safety data sheet

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info sheets regarding chemicals used in the workplace, the PPE to use, wear to store it, how to clean up spills, manufactures name and contact info, first aid measure, etc.

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fungi

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a simple, plant-like organism that lives on dead organic matter and can cause diseases such as ringworm and athletes foot.

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protozoa

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one-celled animal-like organisms are often found in decayed materials, animal or bird feces, insect bites and contaminated water. malaria can be caused by some of these organisms

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helminths

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multicellular and commonly referred to as worms or flukes

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disinfection

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a process that uses chemicals to destroy or kill pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses

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sterilization

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a process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses

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antisepsis

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prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores and viruses. they can usually be used on the skin

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autoclave

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a piece of equipment that uses team under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies

67
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opportunistic infection

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an infection that occurs when the body’s defenses are weak such as with an AIDS patient or a cancer patient

68
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bloodborne pathogens or viruses that are of major concern for healthcare workers

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HIV, HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), HCV (Hepititis C Virus)

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bradycardia

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a pulse rate under 60 beats per minute

70
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afebrile

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without fever

71
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pain scale

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used to access the patients level of pain on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being no pain, 10 being the worst pain possible, and 5 being moderate and medium pain.

72
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hypotension

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low blood pressure

73
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cyanosis

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blue-grey color of skin and/or nails

74
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hypertension

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high blood pressure

75
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hypothermia

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low body temperature

76
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arrhythmia

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irregular or abnormal ehart beat

77
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dyspnea

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labored or difficulty breathing

78
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orthopnea

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unable to breath without sitting up straight or standing

79
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tachypnea

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rapid respirations (above 25 breaths per minute)

80
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apical pulse

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over the apex of the heart using a stethoscope

81
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respiratory rate

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when checking a patient’s respirations, never let them know you are counting them so they cant alter their breathing. adults: 12-20 breaths per minute.

82
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temperature

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most accurate: rectally. least accurate: axillary. before taking a patient’s temperature always ask if they had anything to eat, drink, or smoke in the last 15 minutes

83
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sphygmomanometer

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an instrument used to measure blood pressure in mm of mercury.

84
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before providing first aid, ALWAYS

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check the scene before giving care, you don’t want to become a victim yourself.

85
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second impact syndrome

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when someone receives a second concussion before the first concussion has properly healed

86
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good samaritan laws

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these laws protect anyone who provides first aid from being sued

87
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stroke- how to recognize

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sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially one side of the body, difficulty speaking, and drooping of the mouth

88
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if someone has a nosebleed, you should

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have them lean forward and pinch their nostrils together

89
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an epinephrin (epi) pen should be used for

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a severe allergic reaction

90
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if you suspect someone is having a heart attack, you should

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give them an aspirin if they are not allergic

91
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when doing compressions on an adult or child you should compress ___ inches

A

two

92
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for every ___ compressions you should give ___ breaths.

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30, 2

93
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you should give ___ compressions in __ minute

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100, 1

94
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to check responsiveness in a victim, always

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tap and shout

95
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if you give breaths and they don’t go in, always

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re-tilt the head and try to give another breath

96
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an AED is used to

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analyze the heart rhythm and deliver shock if needed

97
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K

A

potassium

98
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KVO

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Keep Vein Open

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L&D

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Labor and Delivery

100
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MN

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MidNight

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MI

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Myocardial Infarction

102
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N/C

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No Complaints

103
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NKDA

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No Known Drug Allergies

104
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BRP

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BathRoom Privileges

105
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N&V

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Nausea and Vomiting

106
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BSC

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BedSide Commode

107
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STAT

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Immediately

108
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SOB

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Shortness Of Breath

109
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S&S

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Signs and Symptoms

110
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tid

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three times a day

111
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tx

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treatment

112
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U/A

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Urinalysis

113
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V/S

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Vital Signs

114
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WNL

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Within Normal Limits

115
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w/o

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WithOut

116
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URI

A

Upper Respiratory Infection

117
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ac

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before meals

118
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hs

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at bedtime

119
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, kilo = _____

A

1000

120
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, hecto = _____

A

100

121
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, deka = _____

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10

122
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, unit = _____

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1

123
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, deci = _____

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0.1

124
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, centi = _____

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0.01

125
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, milli = _____

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0.001

126
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roman numeral for 1

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I

127
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roman numeral for 2

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II

128
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roman numeral for 3

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III

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roman numeral for 4

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IV

130
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roman numeral for 5

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V

131
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roman numeral for 6

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VI

132
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roman numeral for 9

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IX

133
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roman numeral for 10

A

X

134
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roman numeral for 40

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XL

135
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roman numeral for 50

A

L

136
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roman numeral for 90

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XC

137
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roman numeral for 100

A

C

138
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roman numeral for 400

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CD

139
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roman numeral for 500

A

D

140
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roman numeral for 900

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CM

141
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roman numeral for 1000

A

M

142
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roman numeral for 2000

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MM

143
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roman numeral for 3000

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MMM

144
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1 tsp is how many mL

A

5

145
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5 mL is how many tsps

A

1

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