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Brittany Lopez
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08/11/2016

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Term
Jehovah's Witness
Definition
Believe that the Bible prohibits ingesting blood and Christians should not accept blood transfusions or donate
or store their own blood for transfusion
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Asian
Definition
Of or relating to Asia, or its people, customs, or language.
Term
Hispanic
Definition
Of or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America
Term
Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of an illness or other problem by the examination of symptoms
Term
Edema
Definition
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Tid
Definition
Three time a day
Term
QHS
Definition
Every bedtime
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
By mouth, that is, orally
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
Of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
The build up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs (water on the lungs)
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
Term
Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
Term
Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring blood of a person into the veins of another
Term
EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
Term
ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders
Term
RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment process
Term
Dr. Archibald, Dr. Graham, and Dr. Clark
Definition
Attending physicians that are taking care of the patient
Term
Dementia
Definition
A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Memory loss is an example
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition that occurs when a heart muscle is weakened
Term
PT
Definition
Physical therapy
Term
HLC
Definition
High level control
Term
VO
Definition
Verbal order
Term
Fever
Definition
When a humans body temperature goes above the normal range of 36-37C (98-100F)
Term
Cerumen
Definition
Medical term for earwax
Term
Prn
Definition
As necessary; As needed
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal; Gastrointestinal tract
Term
IM
Definition
Intramuscular
Term
Resident
Definition
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
Term
Series
Definition
A number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another
Term
D/T
Definition
Due to
Term
mL
Definition
Milliliter
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational therapy
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
Wafer-type dressings that contain hydroactive particles, when in contact with wound exudate, forma fluid/ gel environment over the wound bed
Term
LOA
Definition
Lysis of adhesions
Term
N/G
Definition
A tube that is passed through the nose down into the stomach.
Term
G-tube
Definition
A tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An emergency lifesaving procedure done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Term
T
Definition
Temperature
Term
R
Definition
Respiration
Term
P
Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
PERL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
PA
Definition
Posterior-anterior
Term
Lateral
Definition
The side of the body or body part that is further from the midline of the body
Term
Bilateral
Definition
Both sides of the body
Term
mediastinal
Definition
The space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contain the tissues and organs of the chest
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