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NURS 200- Quiz 6 > VOCAB > Flashcards

VOCAB Flashcards

1
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m2

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square meters

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MAP

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mean arterial pressure

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MAR

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medication administration record

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4
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mcg

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microgram

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mEq

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milliequivalent(s)

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Mg

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magnesium

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mg

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milligram

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MI

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myocardial infarction

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MICU

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medical intensive care unit

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min

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minute

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11
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mL

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milliliter

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12
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mmol

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millimole(s)

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13
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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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MRSA

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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15
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MS

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mental status, multiple sclerosis, mitral stenosis

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MVA

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motor vehicle accident

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17
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Na

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sodium

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18
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NAD

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no acute distress

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19
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NC

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nasal cannula

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Neb

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nebulizer

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21
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neg/-

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negative

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22
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NG

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nasogastric

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23
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NICU

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neonatal intensive care unit

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NIDDM

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non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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25
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NKA

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no known allergies

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No.

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number

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27
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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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NS

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normal saline

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NSAID

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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30
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NSR

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normal sinus rhythm

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31
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NTG

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nitroglycerin

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NV

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nausea & vomiting

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NWB

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non-weight bearing

34
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Venipuncture

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puncture of a vein for collection of a blood specimen or for infusion of therapeutic solutions

35
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Complete blood count

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specimens of venous blood; includes hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements, erythrocyte (RBC) count, leukocyte (WBC) count, red blood cell indices, and a differential white cell count

36
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Hemoglobin

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the red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen

37
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Hematocrit

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the proportion of red blood cells (erythrocytes) to the total blood volume

38
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Polycythemia

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a condition in which clients with chronic hypoxia may develop higher than normal counts of red blood cells

39
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Peak level

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indicates the highest concentration of the drug in the blood serum

40
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Trough level

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represents the lowest concentration of a drug in the blood serum

41
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HbA1c

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measurement of blood glucose that is bound to hemoglobin

42
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Serum osmolality

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a measure of the solute concentration of the blood

43
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Occult blood

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hidden blood

44
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Guaiac test

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a test performed for occult (hidden) blood in the stool to detect gastrointestinal bleeding not visible to the eye

45
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Steatorrhea

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excessive amount of fat in the stool due to a malabsorption syndrome or pancreatic enzyme deficiency

46
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Urine specific gravity

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is an indicator of urine concentration, or the amount of solutes (metabolic wastes and electrolytes) present in the urine.

47
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Saliva

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the clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. Used breaking down carbs in lactose in kids

48
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Sputum

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the mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea

49
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Expectorate

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spit out

50
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Hemoptysis

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the presence of blood in the sputum

51
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Colonoscopy

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visual examination of the interior of the colon with a colonoscope

52
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Cystoscopy

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visual examination of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope

53
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Angiography

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a diagnostic procedure enabling x-ray visual examination of the vascular system after injection of a radiopaque dye

54
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Echocardiogram

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a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function

55
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Computed tomography

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a painless, noninvasive x-ray procedure that has the unique capability of distinguishing minor differences in the density of tissues

56
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Magnetic resonance imaging

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a noninvasive diagnostic scanning technique in which the client is placed in a magnetic field

57
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Ascites

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a large amount of fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity

58
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Abdominal paracentesis

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a procedure to obtain a specimen of ascetic fluid for laboratory study and to relieve pressure on the abdominal organs due to the presence of excess fluid

59
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Thoracentesis

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a procedure to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural cavity to ease breathing or to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally

60
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Lumbar puncture

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procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn through a needle inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae, or between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae; also called a spinal tap

61
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Intrapleural pressure

A

pressure in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs

62
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Intrapulmonary pressure

A

pressure within the lungs

63
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Lung compliance

A

expansibility of the lung

64
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Atelectasis

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the collapse of alveolar wall

65
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Diffusion

A

the mixing of molecules or ions of two or more substances

as a result of random motion

66
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Emphysema

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a chronic pulmonary condition in which the alveoli are dilated and distended

67
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Stridor

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a harsh, crowing sound made on inhalation caused by

constriction of the upper airway

68
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Hypercarbia (Hypercapnia)

A

accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood

69
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Kussmaul’s breathing

A

hyperventilation that accompanies metabolic acidosis in which the body attempts to compensate (give off excess body acids) by blowing off carbon dioxide through deep and rapid breathing

70
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Cheyne-Stokes respirations

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rhythmic waxing and waning of respirations from very deep breathing to very shallow breathing with periods of temporary apnea, often associated with cardiac failure, increased intracranial pressure, or brain damage

71
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Biot’s respirations

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shallow breaths interrupted by apnea

72
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Orthopnea

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ability to breathe only when in an upright position (sitting or standing)

73
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Dyspnea

A

difficult or labored breathing

74
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Hypoxemia

A

reduced oxygen levels in the blood,

75
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Hypoxia

A

insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body

76
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Humidifier

A

a device that adds water vapor to inspired air

77
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Bronchodilators

A

he bronchodilators act to open the airways in the short term.Or prevent constriction

78
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Postural drainage

A

positioning of a client to allow the drainage, by gravity, of secretions from the lungs

NURS 200- Quiz 6 (1 decks)

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