PREFIXES
What does hypo- mean?
Low
What does -itis mean?
Inflammation
Root meaning heart
Cardi
Pt
Patient
Abbreviate Alert and Oriented
AAO
Prefix meaning fast?
Tachy-
What does -ectomy mean?
Removal
Root meaning skin
Derm
c/o
Complains of
RR measures what?
Respiratory Rate
Prefix meaning high/excessive?
Hyper-
What does -logy mean?
Study of
Root meaning stomach
Gastr
SOB
Shortness of Breath
Abbreviation for history
Hx
Prefix meaning slow?
Brady-
What does -osis mean?
Condition
Root meaning nerve
Neur
VS
Vital Signs
Abbreviate: patient complains of nausea and vomiting
Pt c/o NV
Define hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
Define appendectomy
Removal of appendix
Define neurology
Study of nerves
WNL
Within Normal Limits
The nurse marked the patient as NPO before surgery. What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by Mouth