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Kelsey Whitmore
Medical Terminology
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10/04/2016

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CPR
Definition
CPR is performed when someone stops breathing or their heart stops. It stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Chest compression's and breathing are done on the person (Cardi; pertaining to the heart)
Term
Bilateral
Definition
Referring to both sides of the body, or two of something. Bi means two, and lateral means side.
Term
Anemia
Definition
Condition caused by lack of red blood cells in the blood
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Process in which doctors take blood from one persons and insert it into the vein of the other person who is in need of the blood
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Dementia
Definition
Illness that causes memory loss. It can be caused from many things. Old age or head injuries could cause it
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NAS
Definition
NAS stands for 'No Added Salt'
This diet usually includes foods with a lot grains, fruits and vegetables. Low sodium is recommended on this diet
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ADL
Definition
ADL stands for activities of daily living. Walking, eating, bathing, or going to the bathroom are some examples
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection; infection that usually affects the kidneys or the bladder
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BP
Definition
BP stands for blood pressure.Its the pressure of the blood within the arteries
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breathe or it being difficult to breathe. Usually happens when one person had a disease linked to the heart or lungs
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PRN
Definition
Abbreviation for when necessary or when needed
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VO
Definition
VO stands for verbal order, which is given by the doctor
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SOB
Definition
SOB stands for 'Shortness of Breath'
Term
EKG
Definition
Stands for electrocardiogram, which is a test done to check the activity of your heart
Term
CBC
Definition
'Complete Blood Count'
which measures several things in your blood
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Build up of fluid on the outside of the lungs
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QHS
Definition
'take at every bedtime'
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Pneumonia
Definition
Bacterial or viral illness in which one or two of the lungs gets infected and causes the air sacs to become full of fluid, which makes it hard to breathe
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Diagnosis
Definition
Problem or illness decided by the doctor by checking one persons symptoms
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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