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A patient presents with a blood pressure reading consistently above normal limits. Which term accurately describes this condition?
A patient presents with a blood pressure reading consistently above normal limits. Which term accurately describes this condition?
- Normotension
- Hypertension (correct)
- Hypotension
- Eutension
Following a stroke, a patient exhibits a significant reduction in muscle mass in their affected arm. Choose the term that BEST describes this condition.
Following a stroke, a patient exhibits a significant reduction in muscle mass in their affected arm. Choose the term that BEST describes this condition.
- Necrosis
- Hyperplasia
- Hypertrophy
- Atrophy (correct)
A client's laboratory results indicate a lower-than-normal oxygen level in their arterial blood. Which term accurately describes this condition?
A client's laboratory results indicate a lower-than-normal oxygen level in their arterial blood. Which term accurately describes this condition?
- Hypoxemia (correct)
- Hypoxia
- Apnea
- Dyspnea
A patient is noted to have an abnormally rapid heart rate during a physical examination. What term should the nurse use to document this finding?
A patient is noted to have an abnormally rapid heart rate during a physical examination. What term should the nurse use to document this finding?
A patient reports experiencing frequent nighttime urination that disrupts their sleep. Which term would the nurse use to document this symptom?
A patient reports experiencing frequent nighttime urination that disrupts their sleep. Which term would the nurse use to document this symptom?
When assessing a patient, the nurse observes pinpoint red spots on the skin. What is the appropriate term to document this finding?
When assessing a patient, the nurse observes pinpoint red spots on the skin. What is the appropriate term to document this finding?
A patient recovering from abdominal surgery reports passing black, tarry stools. Which term BEST describes this condition?
A patient recovering from abdominal surgery reports passing black, tarry stools. Which term BEST describes this condition?
A patient's body temperature is recorded at 41.5°C. Which term should the healthcare provider use to document this?
A patient's body temperature is recorded at 41.5°C. Which term should the healthcare provider use to document this?
A patient describes experiencing difficulty swallowing, especially with solid foods. What term accurately describes this condition?
A patient describes experiencing difficulty swallowing, especially with solid foods. What term accurately describes this condition?
A nurse observes a patient clenching and grinding their teeth during sleep. Which term should be used to document this observation?
A nurse observes a patient clenching and grinding their teeth during sleep. Which term should be used to document this observation?
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Necrosis
Necrosis
Death of tissue.
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy
Increase in cell size.
Normotension
Normotension
Normal blood pressure reading.
Tachypnea
Tachypnea
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Apnea
Apnea
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Bromhidrosis
Bromhidrosis
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Dyspnea
Dyspnea
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Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia
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Edema
Edema
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Nocturia
Nocturia
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Study Notes
- The document provides a list of common terminologies and abbreviations used in healthcare, specifically within nursing.
Common Terminologies
- Necrosis refers to the death of tissue.
- Hypertrophy is the increase in cell size.
- Atrophy is the decrease in size/volume of a cell or tissue.
- Normotension is the term for normal blood pressure reading.
- Hypertension is blood pressure above normal levels.
- Hypotension is blood pressure below normal levels.
- Eupnea is the term for normal respiratory rate.
- Tachypnea is a respiratory rate above normal.
- Bradypnea is a respiratory rate below normal.
- Apnea is the cessation of breathing.
- Tachycardia is a pulse rate above normal.
- Bradycardia is a pulse rate below normal.
- Euthermia is a normal body temperature.
- Hyperthermia is a body temperature above normal.
- Pyrexia indicates a body temperature above normal.
- Hyperpyrexia is a high temperature, specifically 41 degrees Celsius and above.
- Hypothermia is a body temperature below normal.
- Erythema is redness of the skin associated with various skin rashes.
- Alopecia is hair loss.
- Hirsutism is excessive hair growth.
- Hyperhidrosis is excessive perspiration.
- Petechiae are pinpoint red spots on the skin.
- Vitiligo presents as patches of hypopigmented skin.
- Koilonychia describes spoon-shaped fingernails.
- Borborygmi are hyperactive bowel sounds, high-pitched and loud, occurring frequently.
- Bromhidrosis is foul-smelling perspiration.
- Diaphoresis is excessive sweating.
- Dyspnea is difficulty of breathing.
- Dysphagia is difficulty of swallowing.
- Dysuria is difficulty or painful urination.
- Hypoxia is decreased oxygen in the tissues/brain.
- Hypoxemia is decreased oxygen in the blood.
- Hemoptysis is coughing up blood.
- Hematemesis is vomiting blood.
- Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the tissues/cells.
- Flatulence is the presence of excessive gas in the intestines.
- Hematochezia is the passage of fresh blood in stool.
- Melena is the passage of black, tarry stool.
- Steatorrhea indicates the presence of fat in the stool.
- Acholic stool is clay-colored stool.
- Nocturia is increased frequency of urination at night.
- Polyuria is excessive urination, more than 100cc per hour or 2500ml/day.
- Oliguria is decreased urine output, less than 400ml/day.
- Anuria is the absence or scanty urine output, less than 100ml/day.
- Hematuria is blood in the urine.
- Pyuria is pus in the urine.
- Glycosuria is glucose in the urine.
- Unguis incarnatus is an ingrown nail.
- Tinea pedis is athlete's foot or ringworm of the foot.
- Halitosis is bad breath.
- Cheilosis is cracking of lips.
- Pediculosis capitis is head lice.
- Anorexia is loss of appetite.
- Decubitus ulcer is a bed sore due to prolonged immobility.
- Somnambulism is sleep walking.
- Nocturnal enuresis is bed wetting.
- Soliloquy is sleep talking.
- Bruxism is clenching and grinding of teeth during sleep.
Common Abbreviations
- a.c. stands for ante cibum, meaning before meals.
- ad. lib. stands for ad libitum, meaning as desired.
- ADL stands for activities of daily living.
- ax. stands for axillary.
- bid stands for bis in die, meaning twice a day.
- gtt stands for gutta, meaning drop.
- hs stands for hora somni, meaning hours of sleep.
- IM stands for intramuscular.
- IV stands for intravenous.
- mcgtt stands for microdrip.
- od stands for omni die, meaning once a day.
- OD stands for oculus dexter, meaning right eye.
- o.m. stands for omni mane, meaning every morning.
- OS stands for oculus sinister, meaning left eye.
- OU stands for oculus uterque, meaning both eyes.
- p.c. stands for post cibum, meaning after meals.
- p.o. stands for per orem, meaning by mouth.
- p.r.n. stands for pro re nata, meaning as necessary.
- q.h. stands for quaque hora, meaning every hour.
- q.i.d. stands for quarter in die, meaning four times a day.
- S.C. stands for sub cutem, meaning subcutaneously.
- Stat stands for statim, meaning immediately.
- t.i.d. stands for ter in die, meaning three times a day.
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Understand common medical terms used in nursing, covering topics like necrosis, blood pressure (hypertension, hypotension), respiratory rate (tachypnea, bradypnea, apnea), pulse rate (tachycardia, bradycardia), and body temperature (hyperthermia, hypothermia). This guide clarifies essential healthcare vocabulary.
