integumentary
What is the most superficial (outermost) layer of the skin, which serves as the body's first line of defense?
Epidermis
What is the term NPO mean
Nothing by mouth
It's the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.
femur
What is the main purpose of body planes
To divide the body into sections
What is the medical term for an abnormal amount of fluid accumulation within the body tissues leading to swelling?
edema
Which layer of the skin contains the "accessory structures" such as hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and sensory receptors?
Dermis
What is Ms. Adkins favorite medical term, and define it
Cholecystectomy
This soft, spongy tissue found inside the hollow centers of many bones is responsible for producing blood cells.
bone marrow
Which cavity contains the heart and lungs
Thoracic cavity
When transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, the most important safety step is to:
Lock the wheels on both the bed and the wheelchair
Which specific cells produce the pigment responsible for protecting the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Melanocytes
What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints ?
Arthritis
Known as the "sunshine vitamin," this nutrient is crucial for bone health because it helps the body absorb calcium from food.
Vitamin D
What is the name of the cavity that contains the digestive organs
Abdominal cavity
If a nursing assistant leaves the bed in a high position and the patient is injured while trying to get off, this is an example of:
Negligence
What is the name of the part of the hair that is buried within the skin, and what is the name of the visible portion above the skin?
The Root (buried) and the Shaft (visible).
What is syncope ?
Fainting or passing out
This is the clinical, medical term for a broken bone.
fracture
What is the Sagittal plane
Divides the body into left and right parts
When a patient is on Droplet Precautions, healthcare workers and visitors should maintain a distance of at least:
6ft
Which burn is characterized by a waxy white, leathery, or charred appearance on the skin
Third-degree (Full-thickness) burn
What does the term medical term pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconosis refer to ?
Refers to a lung disease caused by the inhalation of fine silica or quartz dust
What is the name of the hard, outer layer of a bone that provides strength and protection, and which mineral is primarily stored there to keep it strong?
Calcium
If you were to draw an imaginary line that divides the body into a top half (superior) and a bottom half (inferior), which anatomical plane are you using?
Transverse (Horizontal) Plane
You are assigned to perform a "Sponge Bath" on a patient. Which part of the body should you wash first?
The eyes and face