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A dangerous dilation of the body’s largest artery in the abdomen.
What is AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Occupational exposure risk involving blood and body fluids.
What are BBPs bloodborne pathogens?
Narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart muscle.
What is CAD coronary artery disease?
Degeneration of joint cartilage commonly associated with aging.
What is DJD degenerative joint disease?
The amount of blood lost during a surgical procedure.
What is EBL estimated blood loss?
Advanced emergency protocols used during cardiac arrest.
What is ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support?
A calculation using height and weight to assess body fat.
What is BMI body mass index?
A condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
What is CHF congestive heart failure?
A life-threatening complication of diabetes involving ketones and acidosis.
What is DKA diabetic ketoacidosis?
A type of antibiotic-resistant enzyme produced by certain bacteria.
What is ESBL extended-spectrum beta-lactamase?
A condition involving plaque buildup in arterial walls that increases heart attack and stroke risk.
What is ASCVD atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
A unit used to measure heart rate.
What are bpm -beats per minute?
A chronic lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
What is COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
A medical order indicating no CPR in the event of cardiac arrest.
What is DNR do not resuscitate?
A lab test used to detect inflammation in the body.
What is ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
Clue: Leaving the hospital against a provider’s recommendation.
What is AMA against medical advice?
A lab value used to assess kidney function.
What is BUN blood urea nitrogen?
A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.
What is a CVA cerebrovascular accident?
Shortness of breath that occurs during physical activity.
What is DOE dyspnea on exertion?
Common chart abbreviation for alcohol use.
What is ETOH ethanol?
Basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
What are ADLs activities of daily living?
A handheld device used to provide manual ventilation.
What is a BVM bag-valve mask?
An imaging study used to evaluate the lungs and heart.
What is a CXR chest X-ray?
A severe and potentially fatal form of alcohol withdrawal.
What is DT delirium tremens?
A digital version of a patient’s medical chart.
What is EMR electronic medical record?