VOCAB Flashcards
(78 cards)
1
Q
m2
A
square meters
2
Q
MAP
A
mean arterial pressure
3
Q
MAR
A
medication administration record
4
Q
mcg
A
microgram
5
Q
mEq
A
milliequivalent(s)
6
Q
Mg
A
magnesium
7
Q
mg
A
milligram
8
Q
MI
A
myocardial infarction
9
Q
MICU
A
medical intensive care unit
10
Q
min
A
minute
11
Q
mL
A
milliliter
12
Q
mmol
A
millimole(s)
13
Q
MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging
14
Q
MRSA
A
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
15
Q
MS
A
mental status, multiple sclerosis, mitral stenosis
16
Q
MVA
A
motor vehicle accident
17
Q
Na
A
sodium
18
Q
NAD
A
no acute distress
19
Q
NC
A
nasal cannula
20
Q
Neb
A
nebulizer
21
Q
neg/-
A
negative
22
Q
NG
A
nasogastric
23
Q
NICU
A
neonatal intensive care unit
24
Q
NIDDM
A
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
25
NKA
no known allergies
26
No.
number
27
NPO
nothing by mouth
28
NS
normal saline
29
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
30
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
31
NTG
nitroglycerin
32
NV
nausea & vomiting
33
NWB
non-weight bearing
34
Venipuncture
puncture of a vein for collection of a blood specimen or for infusion of therapeutic solutions
35
Complete blood count
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
Hemoglobin
the red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen
37
Hematocrit
the proportion of red blood cells (erythrocytes) to the total blood volume
38
Polycythemia
a condition in which clients with chronic hypoxia may develop higher than normal counts of red blood cells
39
Peak level
indicates the highest concentration of the drug in the blood serum
40
Trough level
represents the lowest concentration of a drug in the blood serum
41
HbA1c
measurement of blood glucose that is bound to hemoglobin
42
Serum osmolality
a measure of the solute concentration of the blood
43
Occult blood
hidden blood
44
Guaiac test
a test performed for occult (hidden) blood in the stool to detect gastrointestinal bleeding not visible to the eye
45
Steatorrhea
excessive amount of fat in the stool due to a malabsorption syndrome or pancreatic enzyme deficiency
46
Urine specific gravity
is an indicator of urine concentration, or the amount of solutes (metabolic wastes and electrolytes) present in the urine.
47
Saliva
the clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. Used breaking down carbs in lactose in kids
48
Sputum
the mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
49
Expectorate
spit out
50
Hemoptysis
the presence of blood in the sputum
51
Colonoscopy
visual examination of the interior of the colon with a colonoscope
52
Cystoscopy
visual examination of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope
53
Angiography
a diagnostic procedure enabling x-ray visual examination of the vascular system after injection of a radiopaque dye
54
Echocardiogram
a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function
55
Computed tomography
a painless, noninvasive x-ray procedure that has the unique capability of distinguishing minor differences in the density of tissues
56
Magnetic resonance imaging
a noninvasive diagnostic scanning technique in which the client is placed in a magnetic field
57
Ascites
a large amount of fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity
58
Abdominal paracentesis
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
Thoracentesis
a procedure to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural cavity to ease breathing or to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally
60
Lumbar puncture
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
Intrapleural pressure
pressure in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs
62
Intrapulmonary pressure
pressure within the lungs
63
Lung compliance
expansibility of the lung
64
Atelectasis
the collapse of alveolar wall
65
Diffusion
the mixing of molecules or ions of two or more substances
| as a result of random motion
66
Emphysema
a chronic pulmonary condition in which the alveoli are dilated and distended
67
Stridor
a harsh, crowing sound made on inhalation caused by
| constriction of the upper airway
68
Hypercarbia (Hypercapnia)
accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood
69
Kussmaul’s breathing
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
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
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
Biot’s respirations
shallow breaths interrupted by apnea
72
Orthopnea
ability to breathe only when in an upright position (sitting or standing)
73
Dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing
74
Hypoxemia
reduced oxygen levels in the blood,
75
Hypoxia
insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body
76
Humidifier
a device that adds water vapor to inspired air
77
Bronchodilators
he bronchodilators act to open the airways in the short term.Or prevent constriction
78
Postural drainage
positioning of a client to allow the drainage, by gravity, of secretions from the lungs
