Employability
A&P 2
Abbreviations
Microbiology
SPD Basics
100

The ability to send and receive information to a given audience.

What is communication?

100

Digestion begins at this point along the alimentary canal.

What is the mouth?

100

AAA

What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

100

Bacteria reproduce via this method that results in two identical daughter cells

What is binary fission?

100

The first step in the decontamination process 

What is cleaning?

200
CRCST, CIS, CER, and CHL are different types of this which lets employers know the extent of learned skills sets.

What is certification?

200

The organs of the urinary system consist of the bladder, kidneys and these long tubes that connect them to each other

What are ureters?

200

D & C

What is Dilation & Curettage?

200

Bacteria that create a protective protein layer around themselves in order to survive harsh environments

What are Endospores?

200

Clothing or devices used to prevent injury during routine work practices.

What is PPE or Personal Protective Equipment?

300

Knowing the difference between right and wrong in regards to professional behavior.

What are ethics?

300

These organs are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

What are the lungs?

300

I & D

What is Incision & Drainage?

300

A single-celled animal organism that is usually found in moist environments. 

What is a Protozoa?

300

A rolling transport device used to deliver surgical sets to the Operating Room as needed.

What is a Case Cart?

400

These points are accrued annually to maintain a professional license or certification

What are CEUs?

400

This "Master gland" is responsible for the changes that occur during puberty

What is the pituitary?

400

ALIF

What is Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion?

400

These microorganisms are similar to plants and serve three primary purposes; to assist with decomposition, exist symbiotically, and to act as parasites.

What are fungi?

400

A standard list of items needed to perform a specific surgical procedure. 

What is a Pick List?

500

Following the laws & regulations that govern business practices is considered this

What is legal responsibility?

500

This hormone raises blood sugar when blood levels are too low.

What is glucagon?

500

EGD

What is Esophagogastroduodenoscopy?

500

These types of pathogens are easily transmitted and do not respond to traditional therapies. 

What are MDROs (Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms)?

500

A list of requests from a surgeon for a specific surgical procedure

What is a Preference Card?