Bingo Terms and Definitions.docx

This joint is moveable

This joint is moveable

Synovial

This joint is immovable

Synarthrosis

Turning or facing upward such as your palms

Supination

Turning a bone away from the body

External Rotation

Attaches bone to bone

Ligament

Attaches muscle to bone

Tendon

Sexually transmitted infection. An important focused history question with a male GU assessment. Have you ever had or been treated for a STI?

STI

The proper sequence of auscultation, percussion, and palpation of the abdomen. This sequence follows the flow of the large intestine.

RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ

A condition in which there is a lack of intestinal activity. Peristalsis is decreased or absent. Common after surgery particularly abdominal surgery.

Ileus

An assessment finding on percussion of the abdomen that indicates the presence of air or gas. An expected finding unless extremely high-pitched tympanic sounds are heard with distention.

Tympany

An assessment finding on auscultation of the abdomen - decreased bowel sounds defined as < 5 sounds per minute.

Hypoactive bowel sounds

A concave contour of the abdomen noted on inspection.

Scaphoid contour

The location of the stomach in the abdomen.

LUQ

The medication is absorbed in the cheek

Buccal

Which tablet cannot be crushed?

Enteric coated

After meals

PC (post cibum)

Another name for an order that is a protocols

Standing order

Four times a day

QID

At bedtime

HS

An abbreviation for an order that is given immediately and only once.

STAT

Flat, brown, less than 1 cm, non-palpable lesion. Examples include freckles, petechiae, birthmarks, Mongolian spot

Macule

Discoloration of the skin resulting from bruising or bleeding under the skin

Ecchymosis

Assessment tool to predict pressure sore risk. If any skin breakdown is noted based on the 6 risk factors.

Braden Scale

Mole screening for possible melanoma

ABCDE (Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color, Diameter, Elevation/Enlargement)

Refers to the elasticity of the skin. Generally checked on sternum or under clavicle

Turgor

Bluish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation, cold, or low oxygenated state.

Cyanosis

Abnormal skin finding -- pale skin

Pallor

This sound is best heard over the trachea and is harsh/high-pitched

Bronchial

RR <10 breaths per minute

Bradypnea

Shortness of breath is also called

Dyspnea

Where does gas exchange take place?

Aveoli

Which lung has 2 lobes?

Left

What is the primary stimulus for breathing?

Hypercapnia

Which sounds is normal to hear when percussing a lung?

Resonance

Turbulent blood flow with a swooshing or blowing sound when auscultating the heart

Murmur

Decreased heart rate, below 60 bpm.

Bradycardia

Assessed by bilaterally & simultaneously using the thumb and forefinger to squeeze the fingernail or toenail until it blanches and release; normal finding for color to return is… less than 3 seconds

Capillary Refill

The "dub" heart sound and is caused by the closure of the aortic & pulmonic valves marking the end of systole

S2

Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, & posterior tibial are all types of these… normal findings are for these to be strong and equal bilaterally (Amplitude +2)… +3 Bounding, +1 Diminished; weak, 0 Absent, unable to palpate

Pulses

Located at the left 3rd intercostal space; S1 & S2 are located here

Erb's Point

The "lub" heart sound and is the start of systole when the mitral & tricuspid valves close

S1

Applies to ALL patients. Think barriers. Wear gloves when touching any body fluids or when you anticipate you will be touching body fluids. Wear goggles/gown when ou anticipate splashing of fluids.

Standard Precautions

Holistic Communication Acronym, stands for C=Center yourself, L=Listen wholeheartedly, E= Empathize, A=Attention - Be fully present, R=Respect.

CLEAR - Acronym

The process of intentional and reflective judgment about a problem where the focus is on clinical decision-making to provide safe and effective care. Answers the question - What if?

Critical Thinking

An assessment technique is a visual examination that is deliberate, purposeful, and systematic. Not to be hurried.

Inspection

Data gathered from the Health History. Includes what the client says/feels and communicates.

Subjective Data

Begins at first contact and is your overall impression of the client. Includes physical appearance, gait, and mental status among other assessments.

General Survey

Data gathered about the client's health history, health conditions and diseases, family health history, lifestyle risk appraisal and symptoms (subjective data).

Health History

Most targeted spot for breast cancer

Upper outer quadrant

Irregular periods 2-8 years before menopause

Perimenopause

One’s own internal sense/interpretation of their gender. May not conform to gender expression or assigned sex

Gender Identity

An infection-induced inflammation of the female upper reproductive tract that is most frequently caused by untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)

Screening that should be completed on every patient at every hospital encounter

Abuse/Safety Screening

Bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections of the reproductive tract caused by microorganisms transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual intercourse.

STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection)

Routine pulse oximetry screening on all newborns

CCHD screen (Critical Congenital Heart Disease)

Period of time when newborn is alert, moving, may appear hungry, birth until up to 2 hours of age

First period of reactivity

Blue hands and feet, a normal finding of a newborn up to 24 hours

Acrocyanosis

fever, extreme mood swings, and foul-smelling lochia are all these

Postpartum Warning Signs

Focused Postpartum Assessment Acronym (Breasts, Uterus, Bladder & Bowel, Lochia, Episiotomy/Epidural site, Extremities, and Emotional Status)

BUBLEEE

Serosanguinous, pink/brown discharge commonly seen on days 4-10 postpartum

Lochia Serosa

Type of heat loss when newborn is placed on a cold scale

Conduction

This is an inhaled analgesic used in labor

Nitrous Oxide

These include: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation, and expulsion

Cardinal Movements

Hormone that stimulates uterine and breast (duct) development

Estrogen

An opening between the right and left atrium where blood mixes with the small amount of deoxygenated blood returning from the fetal lungs through the pulmonary veins.

Foramen Ovale

Bacteria that lives in the vagina and/or rectum that does not harm patient but can harm a newborn

Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)

These are changes observed by the examiner. They may have other causes and do not confirm pregnancy.

Probable or Objective Changes

A woman who has had two or more pregnancies

Multigravida

Pain experienced in an amputated limb is an example of this type of pain

Phantom pain

A sprain is an example of this type of pain

Deep somatic pain

Paper cut is an example of this type of pain

Cutaneous pain

Menstrual cramps are an example of this type of pain

Visceral pain

Appropriate pain scale for a 13 month old patient

FLACC Pain Scale

Cranial nerve can be tested by having the patient smile, frown, raise eyebrows, puff cheeks

Cranial Nerve VII (facial)

Cranial nerve can be tested by having the client stick out their tongue and move side to side

Canial Nerve XII (hypoglossal)

Includes an assessment of time, place, person and situation

level of consciousness (LOC)

Includes as assessment of eye response, verbal response, and motor responses

Glasgow Coma Scale

Can be tested by having the patient sniff an aromatic substance

Cranial Nerve I (olfactory)

Involves intellectual and behavioral function

Cerebral

Coordinates skeleton and muscles movement, regulates muscle tone and responsible for maintaining body posture

Cerebellar

Uses a tuning fork placed at the top of the head to determine if sound is same in both ears

Weber test

Uses a tuning fork to test air conduction and bone conduction and only indicated if a preliminary test is positive

Rinne test

Can be used to assess distance vision

Snellen Chart

Extraocular Movement can be tested by doing this assessment

6 Cardinal Fields

Air-filled cavities to decrease the weight of the skull

Sinuses

allows the eyes to focus on near objects as they get closer to the face

Accommodation

Typically is nonpalpable

Thyroid gland

Appropriate pain scale for an adult with no deficits

Numeric Pain Intensity Scale

How gender is externally expressed, not limited to dress, mannerisms, or behavior

Gender Expression

These breakdown old and damaged bone

Osteoclasts

Appropriate pain scale for a 18 year old with cognitive impairment

Faces Pain Scale