Abbreviations
LMP
last menstrual period
First link in the chain of infection
Reservoir Host
Honesty, truthfulness; dependable, dedicated to high standards
Integrity
normal breathing
Eupnea
Physician that treats hearing loss
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)
The lady with the Lamp
Florence Nightingale
Treats women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Obstetrician
OTC
over the counter
Hospital acquired infection
MRSA
Arrive early and stay until last patient leaves. On time is late, early is on time!
Punctuality
The absence of sound
Diastolic
Without symptoms
asymptomatic
The Father of Medicine
Hippocrates
Treats heart disease.
Cardiologist
N/V/D
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Microorganism normally found on the skin and GI tract
Normal Flora
The ability to maintain privacy and safeguard patient confidences
Confidentiality
noisy sounds during inspiration, similar to snoring
Stertor
Not following a doctors orders
Non-compliance
recognized symbol for medicine, healing staff with two snakes
Caduceus
Treats kidney disease.
Nephrologist
AAMA
American Association of Medical Assistants
The state of being free from germs, infection, and any form of microbial life
Asepsis
The ability to make sound judgements, make decisions responsibly. Tactful communication with others.
Discretion
The first distinct clear tapping sound
Systolic
PERRLA
pupil equal round reactive to light accomidation
Who discovered the cure for smallpox
Jenner
Treats eye defects, injury, and disease: can perform surgeries.
Ophthalmologist
CBC
Complete Blood Count
Microorganism that requires oxygen to live
Aerobic
Attention to detail, show pride in our work by completing every task the physician orders.
Thoroughness
What is considered high blood pressure (stage 1)
140-159/90-99
Allows gas/steam to pass through
Permeable
Who established the science of bacteriology
Pasteur
Conducts surgery for the nervous system.
Neurosurgeon
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
First mild signs and symptoms appear; a highly contagious period
Prodromal period
Compassion and understanding, the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes
Empathy
Name the 9 pulse points
Temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, apical, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis
Formula to convert kilograms to pounds
Kg X 2.2
First to use the telescope, leading to the invention of the microscope
Galileo
Treats diseases of the blood and blood-forming tissues, including cancer and tumors.
Hematologist/Oncologist