A record or image of the heart and blood vessels made with ultrasound
What is an echocardiograph
100
Medical term for blood pressure of 140/90 or higher.
What is hypertension
100
Based on the hippocratic oath, protects the privacy of the patients, If you violate it, you will be fined then in jeopardy of losing your professional license
What is HIPPA
200
Failure to execute the care that a reasonable person would exercise
What is negligence?
200
A fiberous clot or blood clot
What is a thrombus
200
A test that is useful in diagnosing problems with the brain and spine, using a large magnet, creates superb image resolution and tissue contrast making it possible to see tissues
What is an MRI
200
An illnesss that affects the digestive system due to prolonged stress
What is an ulcer
200
Heart attack and stroke
What are the long term affects of hypertension
300
Failure of professional skill or learning that results in patient injury
What is malpractice?
300
When the coronary arteries become blocked, this occurs
What is an MI or heartattack
300
Measures the electrical activity of the brain
What is an EEG
300
A hospital acquired infection
What is a nosocomial infection
300
Medical term for increased pulse rate
What is tachycardia
400
Organization that sets workplace standards and safety for the workers
What is OSHA
400
A lack of blood flow to the brain
What is a CVA or stroke
400
CDC guidlines for infection control that apply to patients with known or suspected infections
What is isolation precautions
400
Chemical materials found in foods that are considered vital to the function of the body
What are vitamins and minerals
400
Medical term for low blood pressure
What is hypotension
500
The two things that the ancient Chinese Dr.s believed needed to be balanced in order for good health to exist.
What is Yin and Yang
500
An arrythmia in the heart that causes cardiac arrest
What is Ventricular fibulation
500
A unit that uses steam under pressure to sterilize materials
What is an autoclave?
500
A build up of fatty substance or plaque on the artery wall
What is atherosclerosis
500
Tool used for auscultating lung sounds and pulse when placed over the heart