Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does NWB stand for?

Non body weight

None weight bearing

Non weight bearing (correct)

Normal weight bearing

What does TTWB/TDWB/FFWB indicate?

Toe-touch/touchdown/footflat weight bearing

What does PWB signify?

Partial weight bearing

What does WBAT stand for?

Weight bearing as tolerated Signup and view all the answers

What does FWB mean?

Full weight bearing Signup and view all the answers

What does the letter A represent in medical terminology?

Assistance or assessment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a' with a line above mean?

Before Signup and view all the answers

What is AAL an abbreviation for?

Anterior axillary line Signup and view all the answers

What is AEA in medical terms?

Above elbow amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does AKA stand for?

Above knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does AVN signify?

Avascular necrosis Signup and view all the answers

What does AVS stand for?

Arteriovenous shunt Signup and view all the answers

What does the letter B represent?

Bilateral Signup and view all the answers

What does BBFA refer to?

Both bone forearm fracture Signup and view all the answers

What is BEA in medical terms?

Below elbow amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does BKA stand for?

Below knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does BPD indicate?

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Signup and view all the answers

What does BPF stand for?

Bronchopleural fistula Signup and view all the answers

What does 'c' with a line above mean?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does C&DB stand for?

Cough and deep breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does CHD represent?

Congenital hip dysplasia/dislocation Signup and view all the answers

What does CHI mean?

Closed head injury Signup and view all the answers

What does CN stand for?

Cranial nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does CPT stand for in medical terms?

Chest physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does CPM stand for?

Continuous passive motion Signup and view all the answers

What is CVA an abbreviation for?

Cerebral vascular accident Signup and view all the answers

What does D/C signify?

Discharged/discontinued Signup and view all the answers

What does DIC stand for?

Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy Signup and view all the answers

What does DOA mean in a medical context?

Dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does DSD stand for?

Dry sterile dressing Signup and view all the answers

What does ECR represent?

Extensor carpi radialis Signup and view all the answers

What does ECU mean?

Extensor carpi ulnaris Signup and view all the answers

What does ETT stand for?

Endotracheal tube Signup and view all the answers

What does Ex/EX refer to?

Exercise Signup and view all the answers

What does FCU stand for?

Flexor carpi ulnaris Signup and view all the answers

What does FCR signify?

Flexor carpi radialis Signup and view all the answers

What does FIO stand for?

Fraction of inspired oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does FTSG mean?

Full thickness skin graft Signup and view all the answers

What does GCB stand for?

Glasgow Coma Scale Signup and view all the answers

What does h/hr represent?

hour Signup and view all the answers

What does HBP stand for?

High blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does Hemi signify?

Hemiplegic (paralysis on one side of the body) Signup and view all the answers

What does h/o mean?

History of Signup and view all the answers

What does HO stand for?

Heterotopic ossification Signup and view all the answers

What does HWR represent?

Hardware removal Signup and view all the answers

What does I signify in medical terms?

Independent Signup and view all the answers

What does ICBG mean?

Iliac crest bone graft Signup and view all the answers

What does ICH stand for?

Intracranial hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What does I/E ratio signify?

Inspiratory/expiratory ratio Signup and view all the answers

What does ILV stand for?

Independent lung ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What does IMV indicate?

Intermittent mandatory ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What does LBQC stand for?

Large based quad cane Signup and view all the answers

What does LLC mean?

Long leg cast Signup and view all the answers

What does LLE refer to?

Left lower extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does LLL stand for?

Left lower lobe Signup and view all the answers

What does LTG mean?

Long-term goal Signup and view all the answers

What does LTM stand for?

Long-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What does LUE represent?

Left upper extremity Signup and view all the answers

What does LUL stand for?

Left upper lobe Signup and view all the answers

What does MCA stand for in medical terms?

Motor cycle accident Signup and view all the answers

What does n/a indicate?

Not applicable Signup and view all the answers

What does NAD signify?

No acute distress Signup and view all the answers

What does NIF stand for?

Negative inspiratory force Signup and view all the answers

What does NKA mean?

No known allergy Signup and view all the answers

What does nl stand for?

Normal Signup and view all the answers

What does NTT mean?

Nasotracheal tube Signup and view all the answers

What does OGT stand for?

Orogastric tube Signup and view all the answers

What does PC represent?

Pressure control Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology and Abbreviations

NWB: Stands for Non-Weight Bearing; the extremity is not allowed to carry any weight.
TTWB/TDWB/FFWB: Refers to Toe-Touch/Touchdown/Footflat Weight Bearing; extremity can rest on the floor to aid balance without putting weight on it.
PWB: Partial Weight Bearing; a specified percentage of body weight can be supported on the affected leg.
WBAT: Weight Bearing As Tolerated; patients can place as much weight as they can tolerate without experiencing pain.
FWB: Full Weight Bearing; refers to the ability to bear 100% of body weight on the affected limb.
Assistance/Assessment (A): Indicates need for help or evaluation in medical contexts.
"a" (with a line above): Denotes 'before' in medical terminology.
AAL: Abbreviation for Anterior Axillary Line, a reference line on the body.
AEA: Above Elbow Amputation; procedure involving removal of the arm above the elbow joint.
AKA: Above Knee Amputation; surgical removal of the leg above the knee joint.
AVN: Stands for Avascular Necrosis; refers to death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply.
AVS: Arteriovenous Shunt; a connection between an artery and a vein.
B: Indicates Bilateral, referring to both sides of the body.
BBFA: Both Bone Forearm Fracture; fractures of both radius and ulna bones in the forearm.
BEA: Below Elbow Amputation; involves removal of the arm below the elbow joint.
BKA: Below Knee Amputation; surgical removal of the leg below the knee joint.
BPD: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; a serious lung condition affecting premature infants.
BPF: Bronchopleural Fistula; an abnormal connection between the bronchial tubes and pleural space.
"c" (with a line above): Represents 'with' in medical context.
C&DB: Cough and Deep Breathing; encourages respiratory health post-surgery or illness.
CHD: Congenital Hip Dysplasia/Dislocation; a condition affecting hip joint development.
CHI: Closed Head Injury; trauma to the head without penetrating the skull.
CN: Refers to Cranial Nerve; nerves that emerge directly from the brain.
CPT: Chest Physical Therapy; a treatment technique to improve respiratory function.
CPM: Continuous Passive Motion; device used to facilitate joint rehabilitation.
CVA: Cerebral Vascular Accident; commonly known as a stroke, resulting from interrupted blood supply to the brain.
D/C: Discharged/Discontinued; indicates end of treatment or hospitalization.
DIC: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy; a serious disorder affecting blood clotting.
DOA: Dead On Arrival; describing a patient who is deceased upon arrival at a medical facility.
DSD: Dry Sterile Dressing; a type of wound dressing to prevent infection.
ECR: Extensor Carpi Radialis; a muscle in the forearm involved in wrist movement.
ECU: Extensor Carpi Ulnaris; another muscle in the forearm affecting wrist motion.
ETT: Endotracheal Tube; a tube placed in the trachea to maintain open airway.
Ex/EX: Abbreviation for Exercise; common term in rehabilitation settings.
FCU: Flexor Carpi Ulnaris; a muscle responsible for bending the wrist.
FCR: Flexor Carpi Radialis; another muscle involved in wrist flexion.
FIO: Fraction of Inspired Oxygen; the concentration of oxygen in inhaled air.
FTSG: Full Thickness Skin Graft; surgical technique to repair extensive wounds.
GCB: Glasgow Coma Scale; a scale used to assess consciousness and neurological function.
h/hr: Represents hour; a standard unit of time used in medical documentation.
HBP: High Blood Pressure; a condition that can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Hemi: Abbreviation for Hemiplegic; indicating paralysis affecting one side of the body.
h/o: Stands for History Of; referencing past medical history in patients.
HO: Heterotropic Ossification; abnormal bone formation in non-bony tissues.
HWR: Hardware Removal; surgical procedure to take out surgical implants.
I: Independent; refers to a patient’s ability to perform activities without assistance.
ICBG: Iliac Crest Bone Graft; a surgical procedure using bone from the hip for grafting purposes.
ICH: Intracranial Hemorrhage; bleeding within the skull, can cause brain damage.
I/E ratio: Inspiratory/Expiratory Ratio; ratio of inhalation to exhalation in breathing.
ILV: Independent Lung Ventilation; ventilation method for patients with lung issues.
IMV: Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation; a type of mechanical ventilation.
LBQC: Large Based Quad Cane; mobility aid with a broad base for stability.
LLC: Long Leg Cast; a cast that extends from the thigh to the foot.
LLE: Left Lower Extremity; refers to the left leg in medical assessments.
LLL: Left Lower Lobe; part of the left lung, relevant in respiratory evaluations.
LTG: Long-Term Goal; objectives aimed at achieving over an extended time.
LTM: Long-Term Memory; memory of experiences over a long timespan.
LUE: Left Upper Extremity; refers to the left arm in medical documentation.
LUL: Left Upper Lobe; another reference to part of the left lung in medical assessments.
MCA: Motor Cycle Accident; describes injuries sustained from motorcycle-related incidents.
n/a: Not Applicable; indicating that a particular category or condition does not apply.
NAD: No Acute Distress; a term indicating the absence of urgent health issues.
NIF: Negative Inspiratory Force; measurement reflecting respiratory muscle strength.
NKA: No Known Allergy; denotes that a patient has no recorded allergies.
nl: Represents Normal; indicates standard or usual conditions.
NTT: Nasotracheal Tube; a flexible tube inserted through the nose into the trachea.
OGT: Orogastric Tube; tube placed through the mouth into the stomach for feeding or suction.
PC: Pressure Control; a setting used in mechanical ventilation to manage airway pressure.

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