Medical Abbreviations
As needed or necessary
PRN
-itis
inflammation
What is considered normal pulse range for an adult?
60-80bpm
Turning the sole of the foot inward
Inversion
Privacy or Confidentiality
HIPAA (health insurance portability & accountability act)
Every other day
qOd
cardi/o
heart
Name 3 of the 5 pulse sites
radial
carotid
brachial
popliteal
dorsalis pedis
Encompasses several directions in one movement
Circumduction
Acronym for stroke
FAST (face arms speech time)
NPO
nothing by mouth
gastr/o
stomach
What is the threshold for high blood pressure?
140/90
Divides the body into superior and inferior halves
Transverse Plane
Acronym to put out a fire
PASS (pull aim squeeze sweep)
(R)
right
-megaly
enlargement
What is normal body temperature in Fahrenheit AND Celsius?
98.6F and 37C
What exercises can be done in the sagittal plane?
Walking, lunges, bicep curls, hamstring curls, dorsiflexion & plantarflexion
Components of an injury report or progress notes
SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan)
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
absence of breathing
apnea
What is the name of the device used to measure blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer
What exercises can be done in the frontal plane?
jumping jacks, lateral raises, side bends
Government entity that is responsible for business safety
OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)