medical terminology semester test study guide Flashcards
(145 cards)
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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
a violent shaking up or jarring of the brain
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retinopathy or prematurity
a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants
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compartment syndrome
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
brain damage resulting from a defect, trauma, infection, or lack of oxygen before, during, or shortly after birth
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spina bifida
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
any disorder in which there is an abnormally low amount of platelets.
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aura
potential phase of a migraine in which you might see flashing or bright lights or zig-zag lines
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splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
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deep vein thrombosis
blood clot that has formed in a vein deeo in the body
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dysuria
painful urination
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oliguria
decreased urine production
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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glomerulonephritis
damage to the filtration portion of the kidney
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ambulation
the act of walking or moving from place to place
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tympanic membrane
eardrum
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oritis externa
swimmer's ear
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tinnitus
ringing in the ears
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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vertigo
dizziness
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anosmia
loss of smell
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shaken baby syndrome
preventable injury resulting from violently shaking an infant by the shoudlers, arms, or legs.
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coma
a deep state of unconsciousness
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concussion
hit to the head or body causes your head and brain to move rapidly back and forth
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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
loss of blood flow to part of the brain
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syncope
fainting
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hemarthrosis
bleeding into a joint cavity
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thrombolytic
dissolves blood clots
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gold compound drugs
used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
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occupational safety and health administration
the agency that established and enforces safety standards for the workplace
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ergonomics
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
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)
thighs
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should be used along with the thighs when lifting
arms and shoulders
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can be damaged when not using proper body mechanics
the back muscles
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Safety data sheet
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
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
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
multicellular and commonly referred to as worms or flukes
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disinfection
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
a process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses
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antisepsis
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
a piece of equipment that uses team under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies
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opportunistic infection
an infection that occurs when the body's defenses are weak such as with an AIDS patient or a cancer patient
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bloodborne pathogens or viruses that are of major concern for healthcare workers
HIV, HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), HCV (Hepititis C Virus)
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bradycardia
a pulse rate under 60 beats per minute
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afebrile
without fever
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pain scale
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.
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hypotension
low blood pressure
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cyanosis
blue-grey color of skin and/or nails
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hypertension
high blood pressure
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hypothermia
low body temperature
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arrhythmia
irregular or abnormal ehart beat
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dyspnea
labored or difficulty breathing
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orthopnea
unable to breath without sitting up straight or standing
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tachypnea
rapid respirations (above 25 breaths per minute)
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apical pulse
over the apex of the heart using a stethoscope
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respiratory rate
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.
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temperature
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
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sphygmomanometer
an instrument used to measure blood pressure in mm of mercury.
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before providing first aid, ALWAYS
check the scene before giving care, you don't want to become a victim yourself.
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second impact syndrome
when someone receives a second concussion before the first concussion has properly healed
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good samaritan laws
these laws protect anyone who provides first aid from being sued
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stroke- how to recognize
sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially one side of the body, difficulty speaking, and drooping of the mouth
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if someone has a nosebleed, you should
have them lean forward and pinch their nostrils together
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an epinephrin (epi) pen should be used for
a severe allergic reaction
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if you suspect someone is having a heart attack, you should
give them an aspirin if they are not allergic
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when doing compressions on an adult or child you should compress ___ inches
two
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for every ___ compressions you should give ___ breaths.
30, 2
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you should give ___ compressions in __ minute
100, 1
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to check responsiveness in a victim, always
tap and shout
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if you give breaths and they don't go in, always
re-tilt the head and try to give another breath
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an AED is used to
analyze the heart rhythm and deliver shock if needed
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K
potassium
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KVO
Keep Vein Open
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L&D
Labor and Delivery
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MN
MidNight
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MI
Myocardial Infarction
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N/C
No Complaints
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NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
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BRP
BathRoom Privileges
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N&V
Nausea and Vomiting
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BSC
BedSide Commode
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STAT
Immediately
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SOB
Shortness Of Breath
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S&S
Signs and Symptoms
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tid
three times a day
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tx
treatment
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U/A
Urinalysis
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V/S
Vital Signs
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WNL
Within Normal Limits
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w/o
WithOut
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URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
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ac
before meals
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hs
at bedtime
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, kilo = _____
1000
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, hecto = _____
100
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, deka = _____
10
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, unit = _____
1
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, deci = _____
0.1
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, centi = _____
0.01
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if king henry died drinking chocolate milk, milli = _____
0.001
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roman numeral for 1
I
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roman numeral for 2
II
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roman numeral for 3
III
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roman numeral for 4
IV
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roman numeral for 5
V
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roman numeral for 6
VI
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roman numeral for 9
IX
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roman numeral for 10
X
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roman numeral for 40
XL
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roman numeral for 50
L
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roman numeral for 90
XC
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roman numeral for 100
C
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roman numeral for 400
CD
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roman numeral for 500
D
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roman numeral for 900
CM
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roman numeral for 1000
M
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roman numeral for 2000
MM
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roman numeral for 3000
MMM
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1 tsp is how many mL
5
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5 mL is how many tsps
1
