Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Systems
Safety
Skills
100
-itis
inflammation
100
hist/o
tissue
100
What is the integumentary system?
skin
100
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
100
Which arm is taken out first when changing a patient gown?
the unaffected arm
200
hypertension
high, or elevated, blood pressure
200
bid
twice a day
200
What system does the spinal cord belong to?
the nervous system
200
What refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts?
body mechanics
200
How is PPE put on?
gown, mask, gloves
300
dysuria
difficult or painful urination
300
abduction
movement away from the body
300
What is, cholecystitis, a condition of the digestive system?
inflammation of the gallbladder
300
Who enforces safety standards for the workplace?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
300
How is PPE removed?
gloves, gown, mask
400
edema
swelling
400
Hgb
hemoglobin
400
How many chambers in the heart? What are they?
4 (right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle)
400
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish
400
What is used to transfer a patient from a wheelchair to a bed?
gait (transfer) belt; mechanical lift
500
embolus
blood clot
500
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
500
What system does the spleen belong to?
lymphatic system
500
What is the applied science used to promote safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries?
ergonomics
500
How must the fingertips be positioned when washing hands? How long should hands be washed for? What water temperature should hands be washed under?
fingertips pointed downward; atleast 20 seconds; warm
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