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Blepharo-
Eyelid
Sarcoma
Cancer of the connective tissue
Carcinoma
Cancer of the epithelial tissue
Lazy eye
Amblyopia
PRN
As needed
ABG
Arterial Blood Gases
Ad lib
As Desired
AC
Before Meals
Galactorrhea
Secretion of milk, not due to pregnancy.
Cryptogenic
Unknown origin
Ulcer
Deep loss of skin
Wheals
Itchy elevated skin lesions
Macules
Flat discolored skin lesions
Papules
Elevated skin lesions.
-gesia
sensitive
mastectomy
surgical removal of breasts..
Strabismus
Condition where eyes do not align when focusing, crossed eye
Myopia
Near sightedness
Hyperopia/Hypermetropia
Far sightedness
Vas deferens
Transports sperm from epididymis to urethra
Somatic and Autonomic
2 divisions of Peripheral Nervous System
Uremia
Liver problem in which liver can’t properly filter blood
CXR
Chest X-Ray
Colles
Fracture in the radius
Somatotropin
Hormone, decrease leads to dwarfism, elevated leads to giantism.
Varicose veins
Dilated veins that have lost elasticity
Foramina
Openings/holes in bones which allow passage of blood vessels and nerves.
Comminuted Fracture
Bone breaks into 2 or more pieces
Spiral Fracture
Bone twists like a corkscrew,
Impacted Fracture
The ends of the bone jam into each other.
Hip Fracture
Most common fracture in the elderly
Distal radius fracture and proximal femur fractures
Most common fractures in adults
2,500 calories
Daily amount of calories for males
2,000
Daily amount of calories for females
Cecum
Part of large intestine which connects to appendix
Goiter
Enlargement of the Thyroid Gland
Thyroid gland
Regulates metabolism by producing and releasing hormones
Parathyroid gland
Regulates calcium levels in blood and bone
Thymus gland
Gland in lymphatic system which creates produces and matures T cells, specialized white blood cells.
Location of thyroid and parathyroid gland
Front of the neck, below the larynx
Location of thymus gland
Between lungs and behind the sternum
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
USDA
US Department of Agriculture
Defamation
Damaging someone’s good name
Verbal Defamation
Slander
Written Defamation
Libel
Tort
An action which harms a persons body or property or takes some freedom of action away
Contract
Legally binding agreement between 2 or more parties
Expressed Contract
Terms are in detail
Implied Contract
Agreement is assumed
PHI
Protected Health Information, individually identifiable personal info obtained through healthcare
Examples of PHI
Name, phone number, social security number, email.
Ethical Issues
Defined by morals'/values, right vs. wrong
EMTALA
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, If emergent care or labor is needed, hospitals have to treat even if they can’t pay.
Legal Issues
Defined by laws, enforced by the government.
HIPAA
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, federal law that protects health info and makes healthcare coverage easier.
Civil Law
Property rights, personal rights contracts, personal injury
Criminal Law
Federal, state, local governments prosecute violators.
9 amino acids
Amount of essential amino acids derived from diet
Macronutrients.
Required in large amounts.
Good Fats
Unsaturated, omega-3s
Bad Fats
Saturated and Trans Fats.
Vitamins and Minerals
Micronutrients, provide no energy value, important to body processes
Purpose of Vitamin A
Improve eyesight and skin
Purpose of Vitamin C
Fight infections, repair wounds.
Who developed the ChooseMyPlate.gov site
USDA
The 5 food groups
Fruits, Grains, Vegetables, Protein, Dairy.
HAI
Hospital Associated Infections, nosocomial, picked up during care
Cocci
Spherical Bacteria
Aseptic
Clean, trying best to minimize germs, such as handwashing
Sterile
Kill it all, equipment, gloves, tools. Not able to sterilize ourselves.
20 seconds
How long you should wash your hands for
The 3 transmission based precautions
Contact, Droplet, Airborne
Contact Transmission.
You can touch it. Ex: body, items
Droplet Transmission
You can breathe it, wear mask for precaution. Ex: cough, sneeze.
Airborne Transmission
In the air. Wear special mask, respirator, or be isolated.
5 steps
The amount of steps in the Chain of Infection
Step 1 in Chain of Infection
Reservoir (Host)
Step 2 in Chain of Infection
Portal of exit, through any orifice of body and open wound. Ex: nose, mouth, eyes.
Step 3 of Chain of Infection
Mode of Transmission. Ex: Direct contact, droplets.
Step 4 in Chain of Infection
Portal of entry, how it enters the body.
Step 5 in Chain of Infection
Susceptible host, susceptible if young, old, ill, weak immune system.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Examples of PPE
Gloves, gown, mask, face shield, goggles, shoe cover
Examples of bacteria
MRSA, TB, Strep Throat, E. Coli
Examples of Viruses
Cold, Flu, COVID-19
Fungi
Treated with antifungal medications (Ex: creams, pills), Examples of fungi include ringworm, athlete’s foot, and yeast infections.
Protozoa
Can be contracted through infected water. Some types of protozoa and parasites such as malaria. Other examples of protozoa and amoebas and Chagas disease. Treated with antiprotozoal meds.
N95
Special mask used to prevent TB, COVID, and SARS.
Sepsis
Infection has spread throughout body, can lead to organ failure and death.
Code Red
Fire
Code Blue
Cardiac Arrest
Code Pink
Infant/child abduction
Code Orange
Hazardous materials spill
Code silver
Person with weapon
Code Black
Bomb Threat
Type A Fire Extinguisher
Ordinary Combustibles such as wood and paper
Type B Fire Extinguishers
Flammable Liquids such as grease, oils, and gasoline
Type C Fire Extinguisher
Electrical equipment such as wiring, computers, electrical