Anatomy
Combining forms
Disorders/Conditions
Word that begin with "A"
Nursing Care
100
an enlarged weakened area in an arterial wall
What is an aneurysm
100
What is the combining form that means nerve
What is neur/o
100
A state of unconsciousness
What is a coma
100
the suffix that means pain
What is -algia
100
turning a person on their left side prevents aspiration after this
What is a seizure
200
The largest part of the brain
What is the cerbrum
200
combining form that means brain
What is encephal/o
200
brain disorder that causes progressive dementia
What is Alzheimers
200
The nerves that carry messages toward the brain ( sensory)
What is afferent
200
ROM prevents
What is contractures
300
Twelve pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the head and neck
What is cranial nerves
300
combining form that means muscle
What is my/o
300
Chronic brain disorder that causes recurrent seizure activity
What is epilepsy
300
nerves that control involuntary body functions
What is autonomic
300
After a CVA _________complications due to immobility is very important
What is preventing
400
Protects the brain and spinal cord from shock by acting like a cushion
What is cerebrospinal fluid
400
combining form that means burning
What is caus/o
400
Viral infection that causes blisters and pain along peripheral nerves
What is shingles
400
word that means "no speech"
What is aphasia
400
encouraging _____________ helps a person regain self esteem and rehabilitation
What is independance
500
sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves make up this part of the nervous system
What is the autonomic nervous system
500
combing form that means movement
What is kinesi/o or kinesi/o
500
condition that strikes 20 - 40 year olds and causes a progressive neurological disability
What is multiple sclerosis- MS
500
suffix that means excessive sensitivity to pain
What is -algesia
500
A spinal cord injury changes a persons life immediately, this may produce feelings of ___________
What is depression
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