Zones of comfort
How close do you have to be to be in someone's intimate space?
18 inches or closer
temporary complete absence of breathing
Apnea
what does p.c. mean
after meals
What is the patient's statement (chief complaint) called?
Subjective
What is caused by scraping away or rubbing of the skin
Abrasion
how close are you to someone to be in their public space?
12 ft or more
decrease in numbers of respirations
Bradypnea
what does Sig mean
Take
What is the doctors diagnosis called
assessment
What is an open wound made by a sharp object
Puncture Wound
how close are you to be in someone's personal space
18in to 4 ft
abnormally rapid, deep or labored breathing
Hyperpnea
what does q.4.h.
every 4 hours
what are the observations made by the medical assistant (vital signs)
Objective
what is a closed wound caused by a blow to the body
Contusion
how close are you to someone if you are in their social space?
4ft to 12ft
respiration rate of greater than 40/min
Tachypnea
what does q.i.d
four times a day
Health care providers prescribed plan of action
Plan
what is an open wound in which the skin and underlying tissues are pierced.
Penetrating wound
an example of good communication skills
good eye contact
normal range for adults respiration
12 to 18 per minute
what does p.r.n mean
when necessary or as needed
what is a written description of a patient's visit in chronological order
Narrative
what is an open wound with torn tissues
laceration