Medical Terminology
Arthritis is an inflammation of a?
joint
A nephrotomy is a surgical incision into the?
Kidney
Name three tasks of a CNA
Which of the following skin diseases is contagious?
Acne, Albino, Skin Cancer, or Athletes foot
The only cure for renal failure is?
Kidney Transplant
Heart
Abnormally slow heart rate.
This type of facility provides assistance and care mainly for elderly patients for long periods of time.
Long Term Care Facility
The term myocardial infarction refers to a?
What is a normal temperature range?
97-99
Hematuria is the presence of what in a person's urine.
Blood
Hypertension means?
High Blood Pressure
This type of agency provides care in the patient's home.
Home Health
The term for a crack or break in the bone
Fracture
NPO stands for
Nothing by Mouth
Suprarenal refers to being situated where?
Above the kidneys
This term refers to an abnormally high amount of sugar in the blood.
Hyperglycemia
This type of first responder can perform all basic EMT duties plus in-depth patient assessment, provision of advanced cardiac life support, EKG interpretation, endotracheal intubation, drug administration, and operate more complex equipment.
Paramedic
A condition in which bones become porous (Full of openings) and break easily.
Osteoporosis
Convert 11:37 to the 24/clock.
2337
What is a leukocyte? What is its function?
White blood cell. Fights infection.
This term means the surgical removal of all or part of the breast.
Mastectomy
Explain the difference between a 2-year and 4-year registered nurse.
More education
Can take leadership roles
Same state board/license
Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time
Tylenol 600mg by mouth as needed every 6 hours. Last given at 1:30pm