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What does 'ad lib' mean?
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'?
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What is 'anorexia'?
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What is 'aphasia'?
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What does 'asepsis' refer to?
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What is 'atrophy'?
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What does b.i.d. mean?
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What does 'BM' stand for in medical terminology?
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What is 'bradycardia'?
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What is 'bradypnea'?
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What does 'c' with an overline indicate?
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What is 'CBC'?
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What does 'c/o' mean?
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What is 'cyanosis'?
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What does 'defecate' mean?
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What is 'diaphoresis'?
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What does 'diastolic' refer to?
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What does 'discharge' mean?
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What does 'disoriented' mean?
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What does 'dorsal' refer to?
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What is 'dysphagia'?
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What does 'dysplasia' mean?
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What is 'dyspnea'?
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What is 'dysuria'?
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What does 'ECG/EKG' stand for?
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What is 'edema'?
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What does 'emesis' refer to?
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What is 'epistaxis'?
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What does 'excretion' mean?
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What does 'expect orate' refer to?
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What are 'feces'?
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What does 'flatus' refer to?
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What does 'gait' refer to?
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What is 'hematemesis'?
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What does 'hematuria' mean?
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What is 'hemoccult'?
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What does 'hs' refer to?
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Study Notes
Nursing Terminology Flashcards
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ad lib: Indicates actions or intake can occur as desired by the patient.
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alert: Describes a state where an individual is awake and responsive to questions appropriately.
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ambulate: Refers to the act of walking or moving about.
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anemic: Characterizes a condition marked by a reduced number of red blood cells.
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anorexia: A psychological disorder characterized by an extreme fear of weight gain leading to food refusal.
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aphasia: Language impairment typically due to damage in the brain's left hemisphere, affecting either speaking or understanding.
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asepsis: The method of eliminating or protecting against pathogenic microorganisms to prevent infection.
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atrophy: Describes a weakening or degenerative change usually occurring from lack of use.
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b.i.d.: Medical abbreviation for administration of medication twice a day.
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BM: Stands for bowel movement, the act of expelling waste from the digestive tract.
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bradycardia: Condition denoting an abnormally slow heart rate.
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bradypnea: A slow respiratory rate, typically less than 10 breaths per minute.
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c (with overline): A shorthand notation meaning "with."
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CBC: Complete Blood Count, a comprehensive blood test assessing various health indicators.
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c/o: Acronym for "complains of," commonly used in patient documentation.
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cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes indicating insufficient oxygenation.
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defecate: Refers to the process of having a bowel movement.
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diaphoresis: Excessive sweating, often associated with various medical conditions.
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diastolic: Blood pressure recorded during the relaxation phase of the heart's ventricles.
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discharge: The act of eliminating substances such as bodily fluids from the body.
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disoriented: A state of confusion regarding time or place, indicating a lack of awareness.
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distention: A condition where a body part is stretched or inflated beyond normal size.
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dorsal: Pertains to the back side of the body.
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dysphagia: A difficulty in swallowing, which can cause pain during eating.
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dysplasia: Abnormal growth or development of cells and tissues.
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dyspnea: A term for difficulty or labored breathing.
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dysuria: Pain or difficulty experienced during urination.
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ECG/EKG: An electrocardiogram, a test that records electrical activity of the heart.
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edema: Swelling resulting from excess fluid accumulation in body tissues.
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emesis: Refers to vomiting, the act of expelling stomach contents.
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epistaxis: Medical term for a nosebleed.
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excretion: The process by which the body disposes of waste materials.
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expectoration: The act of expelling phlegm or sputum from the lungs through the mouth.
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feces: Solid waste product eliminated from the bowels.
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flatus: Gas in the digestive tract, often released through the anus.
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gait: Refers to a person's manner of walking.
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hematemesis: Vomiting of blood, a medical emergency.
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hematuria: Presence of blood in urine, often indicating kidney or urinary tract issues.
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hemoccult: A test used to determine the presence of blood in the gastrointestinal tract.
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hemoptysis: Coughing up blood from the respiratory system.
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hs: Abbreviation for "hour of sleep," indicating bedtime.
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hyperplasia: An abnormal increase in the number of cells within a tissue or organ.
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hypertension: A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure (≥140/90 mm Hg).
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hypertrophy: Abnormal enlargement or increase in the size of an organ or body part.
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hypotension: A condition denoting abnormally low blood pressure.
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incontinence: Involuntary loss of control over urination or defecation.
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inflammation: A response characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and warmth, indicating injury or infection.
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jaundice: Yellowing of skin and eyes due to bilirubin accumulation in the blood.
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lateral: Refers to a position further from the midline of the body.
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lesion: Any noticeable change in tissue due to injury or disease.
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LLQ: Acronym for left lower quadrant, a region of the abdomen.
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LMP: Last Menstrual Period, relevant in female health assessments.
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