Med Term
Medical name for the collar bone
What is the first thing you do when entering a patient room
hand hygiene
In the communication model the patient is usually the
sender
A medical emergency such as a cardiac arrest
Code Blue
The first step in the problem solving model is
define the problem
What does the prefix supra- mean
above
Listening to something is called..
auscultation
In the communication model, the HCW is usually the
reciever
A missing baby
Code Pink
The bottom tier of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
physiological needs
Medical condition of pain
myalgia
What quadrant do you begin with on an abdominal exam?
right lower quadrant
A good leader leads by
example
A single misstep in a chain of events
adverse event
Recognition of achievements, assigned important tasks is part of what element of Maslow's Hierarchy?
self esteem
Pertaining to a nerve root
radicular
When assessing a patients mental status we ask who they are, where they are and...
date, month, or year
Hard skills are
hands on technical skills
An unanticipated event in a healthcare setting resulting in death or serious physical or psychological harm
sentinel event
Objective and subjective data are part of which step on the problem solving model?
Step 2- Gather Data
The condition following a seizure
postictal
Where in the patient chart would you document a normal S1-S2? (body system)
cardiac
Clothing, grooming and appearance relate to
personal image
The sheets with chemical information for all hazardous chemicals on site
Safety Data Sheets
safety needs
A medical specialty focusing on the study and treatment of kidney conditions
nephrology
An abnormal breathing pattern with groups/ clusters of rapid respirations of equal depth and regular apnea periods
Biot's respirations
Writing notes is what kind of communication technique
nonverbal
Movement away from the body is called
abduction
Friendship, intimacy and belonging are part of which level of Maslow's Hierarchy?