Suffixes
What does -itis mean?
Inflammation
what does a-or an mean?
Without, not
What does the suffix -emia mean?
Condition of the blood
(Example: Anemia= low red blood cell count)
A patient reports pain rated 8/10 after surgery. What should the nurse do first?
Assess the patient vital signs
What does the acronym PRN mean on a medication order?
As needed
What does -ectomy mean?
Surgical removal
What does inter- mean?
Between
(Example: intercostal= Between the ribs)
Osteo-=Bone, -por= porous, -osis= condition
Condition of porous bones
A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor after a fall. What is the first nursing action?
Assess the patient for injury before moving them.
What is the correct order for the nursing process?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
What does -ology mean?
The study of
What does sub- mean?
Under, below
(Example: subcutaneous= Under the skin)
What is the root wood in dermatology and what does it mean?
Dermat- means skin
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?
Rescue, Activate Alarm, Confine the fire Evacuate/ Extinguish
A patient with congestive heart failure should be placed in what position to ease breathing?
Fowler or High Fowler
What does -algia mean?
Pain
What does neo- mean?
New
Example: Neonatal= relating to newborns)
The term Gastrectomy refers to what procedure?
Surgical removal of the stomach
Which laboratory result indicates poor kidney function?
Elevated BUN and creatinine levels
What is the proper sequence for donning (putting on) PPE?
Gown
Mask
Goggles/ Face Shield
Gloves
What does -megaly mean
Enlargement
Difficult or painful
( Example: Dysuria= painful urination)
Break down the medical term hypoglycemia into its parts and meaning.
Hypo-= low, glyc-= sugar, -emia= blood
Low Blood Sugar
The term Cardiomyopathy describes a disorder affecting what part of the body and what do the word parts mean?
Cardio- = heart -myo- = muscle -pathy= disease
Disease of the heart muscle
What is the first step a nurse should take before administering any medication?
Verify the patient identity using two identifiers.
(Name and birth date)