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What does 'ad lib' mean?

  • as desired (correct)
  • at scheduled times
  • with limitations
  • as needed

    • What does it mean when someone is described as 'alert'?

    Referring to a state in which an individual is awake and appropriately answers all questions

    What does 'ambulate' mean?

    Walk; move about

    What does it mean to be 'anemic'?

    <p>Someone who has a decreased number of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'anorexia'?

    <p>An obsessive fear of gaining weight in which a person refuses to eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'aphasia'?

    <p>Impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area or to Wernicke's area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'asepsis' refer to?

    <p>The process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'atrophy'?

    <p>Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does b.i.d. mean?

    <p>Twice a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BM' stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'bradycardia'?

    <p>Abnormally slow heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'bradypnea'?

    <p>Slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'c' with an overline indicate?

    <p>With</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'CBC'?

    <p>Complete blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'c/o' mean?

    <p>Complains of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'cyanosis'?

    <p>A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'defecate' mean?

    <p>Have a bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'diaphoresis'?

    <p>Excessive sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'diastolic' refer to?

    <p>The blood pressure during that part of the heartbeat when the heart's ventricles are relaxing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'discharge' mean?

    <p>Eliminate (substances) from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'disoriented' mean?

    <p>Confused as to time or place; out of touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'distention'?

    <p>A condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dorsal' refer to?

    <p>Pertaining to the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'dysphagia'?

    <p>Condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dysplasia' mean?

    <p>Abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'dyspnea'?

    <p>Difficult or labored respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'dysuria'?

    <p>Painful or difficult urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ECG/EKG' stand for?

    <p>Electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'edema'?

    <p>Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'emesis' refer to?

    <p>Vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'epistaxis'?

    <p>Nosebleed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'excretion' mean?

    <p>The process by which wastes are removed from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'expect orate' refer to?

    <p>Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'feces'?

    <p>Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'flatus' refer to?

    <p>Gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gait' refer to?

    <p>Manner of walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'hematemesis'?

    <p>Vomiting blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hematuria' mean?

    <p>The presence of blood in the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'hemoccult'?

    <p>Test which determines bleeding in the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'hemoptysis'?

    <p>Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hs' refer to?

    <p>Hour of sleep; bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'hyperplasia'?

    <p>Abnormal increase in number of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'hypertension'?

    <p>A common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (140/90 mm Hg or greater)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hypertrophy' refer to?

    <p>Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'hypotension'?

    <p>Abnormally low blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'incontinence' mean?

    <p>Involuntary urination or defecation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'inflammation'?

    <p>Condition defined by redness, swelling, pain, and warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'jaundice'?

    <p>Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lateral' reference?

    <p>Away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'lesion'?

    <p>Any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'LLQ' mean?

    <p>Left lower quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'LMP' stand for?

    <p>Last menstrual period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nursing Terminology Flashcards

    • ad lib: Indicates actions or intake can occur as desired by the patient.

    • alert: Describes a state where an individual is awake and responsive to questions appropriately.

    • ambulate: Refers to the act of walking or moving about.

    • anemic: Characterizes a condition marked by a reduced number of red blood cells.

    • anorexia: A psychological disorder characterized by an extreme fear of weight gain leading to food refusal.

    • aphasia: Language impairment typically due to damage in the brain's left hemisphere, affecting either speaking or understanding.

    • asepsis: The method of eliminating or protecting against pathogenic microorganisms to prevent infection.

    • atrophy: Describes a weakening or degenerative change usually occurring from lack of use.

    • b.i.d.: Medical abbreviation for administration of medication twice a day.

    • BM: Stands for bowel movement, the act of expelling waste from the digestive tract.

    • bradycardia: Condition denoting an abnormally slow heart rate.

    • bradypnea: A slow respiratory rate, typically less than 10 breaths per minute.

    • c (with overline): A shorthand notation meaning "with."

    • CBC: Complete Blood Count, a comprehensive blood test assessing various health indicators.

    • c/o: Acronym for "complains of," commonly used in patient documentation.

    • cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes indicating insufficient oxygenation.

    • defecate: Refers to the process of having a bowel movement.

    • diaphoresis: Excessive sweating, often associated with various medical conditions.

    • diastolic: Blood pressure recorded during the relaxation phase of the heart's ventricles.

    • discharge: The act of eliminating substances such as bodily fluids from the body.

    • disoriented: A state of confusion regarding time or place, indicating a lack of awareness.

    • distention: A condition where a body part is stretched or inflated beyond normal size.

    • dorsal: Pertains to the back side of the body.

    • dysphagia: A difficulty in swallowing, which can cause pain during eating.

    • dysplasia: Abnormal growth or development of cells and tissues.

    • dyspnea: A term for difficulty or labored breathing.

    • dysuria: Pain or difficulty experienced during urination.

    • ECG/EKG: An electrocardiogram, a test that records electrical activity of the heart.

    • edema: Swelling resulting from excess fluid accumulation in body tissues.

    • emesis: Refers to vomiting, the act of expelling stomach contents.

    • epistaxis: Medical term for a nosebleed.

    • excretion: The process by which the body disposes of waste materials.

    • expectoration: The act of expelling phlegm or sputum from the lungs through the mouth.

    • feces: Solid waste product eliminated from the bowels.

    • flatus: Gas in the digestive tract, often released through the anus.

    • gait: Refers to a person's manner of walking.

    • hematemesis: Vomiting of blood, a medical emergency.

    • hematuria: Presence of blood in urine, often indicating kidney or urinary tract issues.

    • hemoccult: A test used to determine the presence of blood in the gastrointestinal tract.

    • hemoptysis: Coughing up blood from the respiratory system.

    • hs: Abbreviation for "hour of sleep," indicating bedtime.

    • hyperplasia: An abnormal increase in the number of cells within a tissue or organ.

    • hypertension: A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure (≥140/90 mm Hg).

    • hypertrophy: Abnormal enlargement or increase in the size of an organ or body part.

    • hypotension: A condition denoting abnormally low blood pressure.

    • incontinence: Involuntary loss of control over urination or defecation.

    • inflammation: A response characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and warmth, indicating injury or infection.

    • jaundice: Yellowing of skin and eyes due to bilirubin accumulation in the blood.

    • lateral: Refers to a position further from the midline of the body.

    • lesion: Any noticeable change in tissue due to injury or disease.

    • LLQ: Acronym for left lower quadrant, a region of the abdomen.

    • LMP: Last Menstrual Period, relevant in female health assessments.

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