Medical Terms Study Guide for CCMA Exam Flashcards
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ac
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Before meals
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ADLs
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Activities of daily living r/t personal care (bathing/showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating
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Ad lib
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As desired
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AMA
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Against Medical Advice
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ASAP
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As soon as possible
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BPM
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Beats/breaths per minute
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CAD
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Coronary Artery Disease
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CBC
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Complete Blood Count
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C&S
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Culture and sensitivity
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CP
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Chest Pain
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal fluid
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Ensures quality laboratory testing
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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
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Provides health coverage to more than 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Works in partnership with the entire healthcare community to improve quality, equity and outcomes (infection control) in the healthcare system. All personnel are screened and free from Tuberculosis (TB)
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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An interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain
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Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA aka stroke)
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DNR
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Do not resuscitate
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DVT
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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ECG/EKG
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Electrocardiogram
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f/u
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Follow up
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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A very sweet sugar solution is given to pregnant patients at 24-28 weeks gestation to screen for gestational diabetes. Requires patient to fast for 8 hours
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Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
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A federal law that requires the creation of national standard to protect sensitive health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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HTN
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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Hx.
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History
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I&O
Intake and Output
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-itis
Inflammation of
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IS
Incentive spirometry
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BM
Bowel Movement
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LOC
Level of consciousness
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MAR
Medication Administration record
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An infection that is caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many antibiotics. Requires contact precautions
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
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NKA
No known allergies
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NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythym
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N/V
Nausea/Vomitting
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OOB
Out of bed
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To ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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pc
After meals
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PRN
As needed
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RBCs
Red Blood Cells
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ROM
Range of motion
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Patient unable to move limb independently
Passive Range of Motion
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Patient is able to move limb independently
Active Range of Motion
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r/t
Related to
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RX
Prescription
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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Used as a last resort to immobilize a patient to prevent falls, and prevent injury to self and/or others. Must have MD (Medical Doctor) order with duration, patient to be assessed every 15-30 minutes, device removed every 2 hours, document assessment, applied over clothing
Safety Reminder Device (Restraints) (SRDs)
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S/S
Signs and Symptoms
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STAT
Immediately
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TCDB
Turn, Cough, Deep Breath
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Tx.
Treatment
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UA
Urinalysis (most commonly requested urine test)
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Uni
One
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VS
Vital Signs
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WBCs
White blood cells
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2/2
Secondary to
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Movement of body part away from midline of the body
Abduction
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Movement of body part towards the midline of the body
Adduction
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Examples: Wheelchair, canes, prosthetic device
ADLs Adaptive Devices
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Bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel. Most common areas are in the brain (cerebral aneurysm) or abdominal aorta (aortic aneurysm). Can burst (rupture) and lead to death
Aneurysm
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Disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language. This affects a person's ability to communicate
Aphasia
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Wasting away of muscle
Atrophy
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Freedom to work in healthcare and manage minor incidents that may arise based on experience
Autonomy
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Armpit
Axilla
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To prevent harm. Benefit the patient
Beneficence
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Patient has right to privacy, right to confidentiality in documented information about their care, right to information about the options for care, review and receive a copy of their medical record, right prepare advance directives and have staff honor them, right to receive respectful care, right to make decisions about their care, right to refuse treatment, including medications and procedures, right to receive information about their diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis
Patient's Bill of Rights
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Slow heart rate
Bradycardia
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Guide about the care a person should receive
Care Plan
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Not to receive treatment
Contraindicated
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Bluish color of skin 2/2 lack of oxygen
Cyanosis
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Inflammation of the bladder
Cystitis
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Removes dead or unhealthy tissue from a wound
Debriding wound (Debridement)
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Bed sore caused by pressure
Decubitus ulcer (aka pressure ulcer)
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Sweating. A symptom from a disease or side effect of a medicine
DIaphoresis
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Difficulty swallowing resulting from brain disease/damage
Dysphagia
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Difficult or labored breathing
Dyspnea
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Pain with urination
Dysuria
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Discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising
Ecchymosis
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Abnormally swollen with fluid
Edematous/Edema
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Process of vomiting
Emesis
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Nosebleeds
Epistaxis
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Fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues
Exudate
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Blood in the urine
Hematuria
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Paralysis of the muscles of the lower face, arm, and leg on one side of the body
Hemiplegia
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Increased concentration of larger molecules and formed elements (RBCs) caused by prolonged tourniquet (> 1 min.), massaging, squeezing, probing a site, pumping fists, long-term IV therapy, and fist too tight. Can be prevented by a patient making a close hand fist to make veins more prominent and easier to enter a vein
Hemoconcentration
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Breaking down of RBC's caused by incorrect needle size; improper tube mixing, incorrect filling tubes, prolonged tourniquet, excessive suction, difficult collection
Hemolysis
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A pool of mostly clotted blood that forms in an organ, tissue, or body space
Hematoma
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Portable ECG device that records electrical activity. It is worn continuously for a period of time while at home. Patients must avoid metal detectors
Holter monitor
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Focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. This care is reimbursed by Medicaid/Medicare
Hospice Care
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High blood glucose in the blood (greater than 125 mg/dL while fasting and greater than 180 mg/dL 2 hours postprandial- after meal)
Hyperglycemia
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Low blood glucose in the blood (below 70 mg/dL)
Hypoglycemia
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Not allowing fluid to pass through
Impermeable
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Used in post surgical patients to prevent respiratory complications
Incentive Spirometry (IS)
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A surgical suction drain (grenade-shaped bulb) that gently draws fluid from a wound to help someone recover after surgery
Jackson-Pratt Drain (JP Drain)
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Used during surgery or childbirth to clamp large blood vessels. Resembles scissors and has a locking mechanism
Kelly Forceps
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Wrongdoing
Malfeasance
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Muscle Pain
Myalgia
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Known as a heart attack
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
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Too few neutrophils (type of WBC) in blood. These are important for fighting off infections, especially bacteria. Chemotherapy drops neutrophils to kill cancer cells
Neutropenic
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The production of abnormally small amounts of urine
Oliguria
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Person who looks out for the right of others
Ombudsman
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Bone pain
Ostealgia
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Ear
Oto-
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Soft, flat, flexible tube made of latex that lets blood and other fluids move out of the area of a surgical site. Keeps fluid from collecting under incision and causing infection
Penrose Drain
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The process of sweating
Perspiration
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Highly contagious respiratory infection
Pertussis (whooping cough)
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Production of abnormally large volumes of urine
Polyuria
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Occurring after a meal
Postprandial
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Thick, milky fluid oozes from a wound that isn't healing properly. This is a symptom of infection
Purulent Drainage
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Small blister or pimple on skin containing pus
Pustule
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Used to protect a patient from germs when their immune system is not working properly. Requires a private room
Reverse Isolation (Protective)
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Stiffening of the joints/muscles of a body a few hours after death
Rigor Mortis
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The leakage of fresh bright red blood produced open wound
Sanguineous drainage
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An infestation of the skin by the human itch mite. Requires contact precautions
Scabies
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Patient safety event resulting in death or serious harm. Must be reported to The Joint Commission (TJC)
Sentinel Event
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Wound drainage that is clear or watery
Serous
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Combination of serous fluid and blood. It's usually a light pink to red color
Sero-sanguineous drainage
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Hollow tube surgically placed in the brain or spine to help drain CSF and redirect it to another location in the body where it can be reabsorbed
Shunt
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Requires that an individual receive, at the time of admission, written information concerning his medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to formulate advance directives
The Patient Self Determination Act
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An instrument for measuring blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer
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Type of muscle that makes up the urinary system
Striated
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Fast heart rate
Tachycardia
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Abnormally rapid breathing
Tachypnea
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An inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in the legs. Can be superficial (near the surface) or deep within the muscle (DVT)
Thrombophlebitis
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A thin-walled sac filled with a fluid, usually clear and small
Vesicle (blister)
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Extreme dryness of the skin
Xeroderma
