Medical Abbreviations
Sally's doctor had to R/O infection with a blood test
What is "Rule out"
Define ergonomic hazards
What is "strain on the body after heavy lifting or repetitive movement?"
Protective gowns should fully cover the _____ from the neck to the knees, the arms to the end of the wrists, and wrap around the back.
What is the torso?
What is bias
What is a preference that prevents impartial judgment
Nerves are located in what layer of the skin
What is the subcutaneous layer (3rd layer)
Jason's U/A was WNL, so he was discharged.
What is "urinalysis" and "within normal limits"
Define Chemical hazards
What is "Danger from liquid, gases, or dust?"
Face shields should cover your?
What are eyes and face
What is ethnocentrism
What are individuals who believe their culture or way of thinking is the only right way
There are how many true ribs
What is "7"
Anna's BSE was concerning, so after a trip to the mastologist, her Dx was cancer. She left with a Rx of chemotherapy.
What are "breast self-exam", "diagnosis,", and "prescription"
Define Physical Hazards
What are "loud noises, radiation, extreme heat, or cold?"
How do you remove contaminated gloves?
What is "Peel off, holding in the opposite gloved hand, then slide fingers of ungloved hand under remaining glove"
What is prejudice
What is pre-judgment without reviewing the facts or information
What does the gallbladder store?
What is Bile
*Restate the entire statement* Emergency report: 17-year-old female brought into the ED with acute LOC associated with severe N/V and is experiencing sx of bradypnea.
What is "Emergency report: 17-year-old female brought into the emergency department with acute loss of consciousness associated with severe nausea and vomiting, and is experiencing symptoms of bradypnea."
Define Biological Hazards
What are "viruses, bacteria, mold, or bodily fluids?"
This is how you remove what? Remove, touching only the inside, turning it inside-out, and rolling it into a bundle.
What is a gown
What is a stereotype
What is a belief that everyone in a particular group is all the same
Where do the kidneys sit in the body?
What is the retroperitoneal area
*Restate the entire statement* Emergency response report: 26-year-old male, is experiencing sx of SOB, and a P spike to 120 BPM. Brought to the ED for tx of a heart attack.
What is "Emergency response report: 26-year-old male, is experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath, and a pulse spike to 120 BPM. Brought to the emergency department for treatment of a heart attack."
Define Psycho-social Hazards
What is "overwork, harassment, or workplace bullying?"
What is the most important step in avoiding contamination?
What is hand washing
Identify the issue: Dan hired Jenny, a grad student from Wyoming with less experience, over Juan, who has 20 years of experience and multiple degrees but is from Mexico
What is prejudice
What is a leukocyte
What are white blood cells that show if infection is present