Mom! I think i got the "itis"
A chronic painful condition affecting the joints
What is Arthritis
This is the outermost layer of skin
What is the epidermis
This is a relatively common benign fatty tumor
What is a Lipoma
Removal of the small appendage located on near the junction of the small & large intestine.
What is appendectomy
Probably the most commonly found bacteria that causes the UTI, especially in a female due to body structure.
What is E Coli
A very painful acute condition of the GI system often identified by tenderness over McBurneys point on the lower R quadrant of the abdomen
What is appendicitis
a space between the bones of the skull in an infant where ossification is not complete at birth
What is Fontanel
This blood type is known as the "Universal Doner"
What is O negative
Removal of a lobe of the lung
What is a lobectomy
A common food borne illness cause by poor hand hygiene of the preparer. We see if often on Cruise lines.
What is Norovirus. (AKA "you can't eat at everybody's house!)
An inflammation of the tissues that line the lungs & the chest cavity.
What is Pleuritis
Soft spongy tissue found within the cavities of bone that produces red blood cells
What is Bone marrow
Hyponatremia, muscle cramping, headache & confusion & possible seizure is the result of consuming too much of what?
What is water
Removal of the thyroid gland
What is a Thyroidectomy
Antibiotic save lives every day, but overuse can destroy the normal flora of the bowel causing what Enteral infection?
What is C Diff
Inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the brain that can be caused by bacteria, virus or fungal.
What is Meningitis
This is the "bone of contention" in the spine for nurses when trying to protect the patient from pressure injury because of its location & prominence.
The coccyx
This condition is the result of fluid volume loss due to blood loss, burns, or from excessive vomiting/diarrhea that leads to shock.
What is Hypovolemia
Surgery to repair the meniscus occurs in this largest joint of the body
What is the knee
Put these used items in a puncture proof, leakproof container.
What are sharps
infection of the heart lining &/or valves. It can be caused by a dental procedure, IV drug use or existing heart conditions.
What is Endocarditis
the small triangular bone at the tip of the sternum that is often broken by misplacement of hands during CPR
What is the Xiphoid process
Likely diagnosis for some that is complaining of sudden chest pain & SOB following a long flight.
What is a pulmonary embolism.
Removal of the ovary
What is an oophorectomy
PPE should be donned in the following order.
Mask, Shield, Gown, Gloves