Quiz 2 Flashcards
aneurysm
a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted
anasarca
extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such as occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released-hence”pitting edema”
aphasia
condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. A person with aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing the names of objects, or understanding what other people have said. Aphasia is caused b a brain injury, as may occur during a traumatic accident or when the brain is deprived of oxygen during a stroke
arrhythmia
abnormal hearth rhythm
ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
atelectasis
partial or total collapse of lung tissue
avulsion
a forcible pulling away of a part or structure
bradycardia
unusually slow heart beat
bruit
a murmur or sound heard in auscultation
cachectic
state of general ill appearance and malnutrition
cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
cerumen
ear wax
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
cholelithiasis
production of gallstones
cirrhosis
inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver
colectomy
Excision of part of the large intestine or colon
colostomy
surgical procedure that that provides an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall
cornea
transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye
crepitance
a crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
debridement
removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
dehiscence
a separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision
dentition
the teeth in situ or in the dental arch
dermis
true skin, beneath the epidermis
afebrile
without fever
gigiva
gums
grand mal
severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness (tonic-clonis seizures)
hemangioma
tumor consisting of blood vessels
hematemesis
vomiting of blood
lymphadenopathy
a chronic, abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease
macule
small colored spot on the skin
malaise
generalized discomfort or weakness
malleolus
projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones
malocclusion
imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth
melena
black tarry stool
mottled
marked by spots or blotches of different colors or shades
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abx
antibiotic
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
AMA
agains medical advice
Amb
ambulatory, ambulate
AMS
altered mental status
Amt
amount
ant
anterior
appy
appendectomy
bid
twice daily
bilat
bilateral
trach
tracheotomy, tracheostomy
epi
epinephrine
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid
BBS
bilateral breath sounds
BKA
below knee amputation
BLE
bilateral lower extremities
BM
bowel movement
BTL
bilateral tubal ligation
BUE
bilateral upper extremities
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
CA
cancer
CABG
coronary arterial bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CT
computerized tomography
CVD
cerebrovascular disease
WNL
within normal limits
RUE
right upper extremity
RUL
right upper lobe
SI
sacroiliac
SLR
straight leg raise
TTP
tender to palpation
VSS
vital signs stable
W/D
warm and dry
NAD
no acute distress
NCAT
normocephalic, atraumatic
NVID
neuro vascularly intact distally
PTA
prior to arrival
RLE
right lower extremity
RLL
right lower lobe
RML
right middle lobe
ROM
range of motion
DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
EKG
electrocardiogram
Benadryl
allergic reactions
Bicillin LA/CR
antibiotics
epinephrine
allergic reactions
Demerol
pain control
Mefoxin
antibiotic
Prednisone
allergic reactions
Solumedrol
respiratory updrafts and treatment
Valium
pain control
Ventolin
respiratory updrafts and treatment
Xopenex
respiratory updrafts and treatment
Imitrex
pain control
Unasyn
antibiotics
Atarax
allergic reactions
Xanax
pain control