Abbreviations
STAT
as soon as possible
Fast Heart Beat
Tachycardia
Where do you check a radial pulse
wrist
What is the abbreviation for a medical doctor
MD
NPO
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
When checking a BP you should feel the _________ pulse
Brachial
Are all microorganisms dangerous
no- pathogens are
Rx
Prescribe
Nothing by mouth after midnight
NPOpMN
When dressing a patient start on the ________ side
weak
Medical Term for choking
Aspiration
Ca
Cancer
Bradycardia
Water Temp
105
What does HIPAA stand for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Bx
Biopsy
Absence of breathing
apnea
When performing peri care you should cleanse from
front to back
What does FAST stand for
Face
Arm
Speech
Time