Medical Terminology
inflammation of the brain
encephalitis
what is the normal range for an adult's respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths/minute
BMR stands for
basal metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy the body uses to maintain itself
lung injury associated with vaping or e cigarettes
EVALI
what is the MOST important thing healthcare workers can do to stop the spread of infection
Handwashing
surgical removal of the stomach
gastrectomy
when a patient has an sPo2 less than 85, their condition is known as _______________
hypoxic
These are micronutrients
vitamins and minerals
Main active ingredient of Energy drinks
Caffeine- up to 500 mg
The 2 processes by which food is broken down into nutrients which can be used by the body
Chemical and Mechanical digestion
Physician specialty that specializes in diagnosing and treating tumors
Oncologist
symptoms of this illness include high fever, aches, cough and sore throat
influenza
a lipid important in building hormones, vitamin D and bile acids
cholesterol
This can contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes
JUUL pod ( or vape cartridge)
This vital sign is a measure of the force of your blood pulsing against the walls of your arteries
blood pressure
inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
this illness causes wheezing and chest tightness, often associated with allergies
asthma
adults should have how much sleep each night?
7-9 hours
addictive substance can cause anxiety, depression and irritability if not consumed
Withdrawl symptoms
name for an infection which one develops from being in a healthcare facility
nosocomial
disease of the heart muscle
cardiomyopathy
lung condition usually acquired after travel to developing countries, symptoms include night sweats and hemoptysis
TB- tuberculosis
In this sleep disorder, people skip the NREM phase of sleep going directly into REM stage of sleep
Narcolepsy
Energy drinks , if consumed during exercise can cause this
dehydration
a burn in which the skin is red, wet looking and blistered
partial thickness ( 2nd degree)