Body
First Aid
Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Nurse Practitioner
Someone with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing.
Actual number everyone says is body temperature.
98.6
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Radiologic technologist
perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients.
Breathing Rate
The number of breaths you take per minute.
Hemophilia
Refers to a group of bleeding disorders in which it takes a long time for the blood to clot.
Benign
NOT Cancerous
A person who draws blood
Phlebotomist
Pharmacy technician
to support pharmacists with disbursement of medications to prescription holders, including taking orders from customers and counting out medication
Blood Pressure
The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system.
Arrhythmia
A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
Malignant
Cancerous
Physician Assistant
Person who works under a doctor
Medical coder
serve as a critical bridge to the healthcare and billing process. Transcribing medical notes on what procedures or services were done in appointments
Normal Body Temperature
Varies by person, age, activity, and time of day.
Heart Disease
Any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally.
Lesion
Wound, sore, or cut
Golden hour
Refers to the first hour after a traumatic injury or event where chances of successful treatment are highest.
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Licensed practical nurses play an important role in our healthcare system as they handle a large portion of basic nursing care task
Noninvasive
Diseases that usually do not spread to or damage other organs and tissues.
Hemolytic transfusion reaction
A serious problem that occurs after a patient receives a transfusion of blood.
Acute
Sudden but usually short (e.g., acute illness)
MD
Medical Doctor
Registered nurse (RN)
The main nurse who helps in hospitals and care centers (Highest Nurse)