Medical abbreviations
What is CHF?
Congestive heart failure
what body cavity houses the liver?
abdominal cavity
What is Hypotension?
low blood pressure
the grieving person cannot or will not believe that the loss is happening or has happened
Denial
An Endemic can turn into a _____ if the disease spreads rapidly to a large number of people.
epidemic
What is Hct?
Hematocrit
what is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What is Tachycardia
fast heart rate
the grieving person might aim feelings of hostility at others, including health care staff. May ask "why me?"
Anger
Example of a diagnostic test that does NOT use radiation?
MRI and ultrasound
What is RUE?
Right upper extremity
occurs when a person has an infectious disease and then develops antibodies against the pathogen that caused the disease.
Naturally acquired active immunity
what is vertigo?
dizziness
the grieving person attempts to avoid the loss by making a deal
Bargaining
Most common cause of this is blood loss. Can be from Dysfunction in the creation of hemoglobin or Excessive destruction of red blood cells. Symptoms include Fatigue, dizziness, cold extremities, headache, irregular heartbeat
Anemia
What is BKA?
Below knee amputation
where is the bicuspid valve located?
between the left ventricle and left atrium
what is Alopecia?
Hair loss
the grieving person comes to terms with the loss and starts making plans for moving on with life despite the loss or impending loss
Acceptance
this is achieved when the body’s systems and biological processes maintain stability
Homeostasis
What is NSAID?
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
This organ takes up most of the space within the abdominal cavity and is primarily responsible for absorption of nutrients
small intestine
what is DVT?
deep vein thrombosis
During this stage, the reality of the situation takes hold, and the grieving person feels sad, lonely, and helpless
Depression
what is OD?
right eye