Med Terms
Disease that is easily spread
What is communicable
The air spaces in the bones of the skull
What are sinuses
S&S are edema and SOB and requires daily weight checks
What is CHF
abbreviation for before meals
What is ac
Spiritual or religious figure
what is a clergyman
The most common type of skin cancer
What is a melanoma?
The fluid part of the blood
what is plasma
coughing up blood
What is hemoptysis
type of diet for someone with poor dentition
What is soft
Innermost layer of skin
what is subcutaneous
The part of the kidney that filters the blood
What is the nephron
Wavelike movement of muscle in the digestive system
What is peristalsis?
This liver infection comes from eating contaminated food
What is hepatitis A
type of diet for patient with dysphagia
what is pureed (mechanical soft)
If a patient is receiving this treatment, they may need it humidified to prevent epistaxis
What is O2
The inner layer of the heart
What is the endocardium
An uncommon pulse site but may be felt at the wrist
What is ulnar
hemiplegia, choking, and headache may be a sign of this
what is CVA
This is produced in the liver to breakdown fat
What is bile
type of bedpan used for a frail elderly patient
What is a fracture pan
Medical practice that deals with obesity and weight loss
What is bariatrics
The center in the brain responsible for smell
what is olfactory
The kidneys are unable to concentrate urine with this disorder
What is diabetes insipidous
Dysphagia, coughing, and indigestion may all be signs of this digestive disorder
what is GERDS
How would you measure the height of a bedridden patient
what is a tape measure