Medical Terminology
The term "Cardi/o" refers to this.
The heart
This system includes the brain and spinal cord.
The nervous system
If you were asked to get your patient's BP, this would mean.
Blood Pressure
This is the first task when performing any patient care.
Handwashing
This profession is abbreviated to CNA.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The term "itis" means this
inflammation
This is the main function of the respiratory system.
The exchange of gases: oxygen and carbon dioxide.
You need a W/C.
wheelchair
The abbreviation PPE stands for this.
Personal Protective Equipment
This healthcare professional will draw your blood.
Phlebotomist
Hepatomegaly means this.
Enlarged Liver
This organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems.
The pancreas
Your patient is NPO for scheduled testing.
Nothing by mouth
These three things are signs of infection.
Fever, Redness, warmth, swelling, pain, discharge
A registered nurse (RN) must obtain one of these two degrees.
Associates or Bachelors in Nursing
The combining form "oste/o" refers to this.
Bone
These 3 organs are part of the urinary system.
Kidney, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra
You need to R/O a diagnosis
Rule Out
This should be done if gloves have been contaminated.
Remove gloves, wash hands, don new gloves
This career focuses on patient movement and exercise
PT or PTA
The breakdown of the term "electroencephalogram" is this.
Electro=electrical, encephal/o=brain, gram=recording. A recording of the electrical activity in the brain
These are the 3 types of muscles.
Skeletal, Smooth and cardiac
In healthcare ADL stands for this
Activity of daily living
This is how to properly don and doff PPE.
Wash hands, Apply gown, mask, gloves.
Remove gloves, gown, mask, wash hands
These 3 duties are required of a Medical Assistant
Taking vitals, prepping patients, scheduling appointments, drawing blood (if allowed), giving meds (if allowed)