Bingo Terms and Definitions.docx

WeekTermDefinition
9 NeuroCranial Nerve VIICranial nerve can be tested by having the patient smile, frown, raise eyebrows, puff cheeks
9Canial Nerve XIICranial nerve can be tested by having the client stick out their tongue and move side to side
9LOCIncludes an assessment of time, place, person and situation
9Glasgow Coma ScaleIncludes as assessment of eye response, verbal response, and motor resposnes
9Cranial Nerve ICan be tested by having the patient sniff an aromatic substance
9CerebralInvolves intellectual and behavioral function
9CerebellarCoordinates skeleton and muscles movement, regulates muscle tone and responsible for maintaining body posture
9 Head and NeckWeber testUses a tuning fork placed at the top of the head to determine if sound is same in both ears
9Rinne testUses a tuning fork to test air conduction and bone conduction and only indicated if a preliminary test is positive
9Snellen ChartCan be used to assess distance vision
96 Cardinal FieldsExtraocular Movement can be tested by doing this assessment
9SinusesAir-filled cavities to decrease the weight of the skull
9Accommodationallows the eyes to focus on near objects as they get closer to the face
9Thyroid gladTypically is nonpalpable
10 PainNumeric Pain Intensity ScaleAppropriate pain scale for an adult with no deficits
10Faces Pain ScaleAppropriate pain scale for a 18 year old with cognitive impairment
10FLACC Pain ScaleAppropriate pain scale for a 13 month old patient
10Visceral painMenstrual cramps are an example of this type of pain
10Cutaneous painPaper cut is an example of this type of pain
10Deep somatic painA sprain is an example of this type of pain
10Phantom painPain experienced in an amputated limb is an example of this type of pain
11 Healthy MomMultigravidaA woman who has had two or more pregnancies
11Probable or Objective ChangesThese are changes observed by the examiner.They may have other causes and do not confirm pregnancy.
11Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)Bacteria that lives in the vagina and/or rectum that does not harm patient but can harm a newborn
11Foramen OvaleAn 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.
11EstrogenHormone that stimulates uterine and breast (duct) development
11Cardinal MovementsThese include: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation, and expulsion
11Nitrous OxideThis is an inhaled analgesic used in labor
12 Healthy BabyConductionType of heat loss when newborn is placed on a cold scale
12Lochia SerosaSerosanguinous, pink/brown discharge commonly seen on days 4-10 postpartum
12BUBLEEEFocused Postpartum Assessment Acronym
12Postpartum Warning Signsfever, extreme mood swings, and foul-smelling lochia are all these
12AcrocyanosisBlue hands and feet, a normal finding of a newborn up to 24 hours
12First period of reactivityPeriod of time when newborn is alert, moving, may appear hungry, birth until up to 2 hours of age
12CCHD screenRoutine pulse oximetry screening on all newborns
13 GAC, WH, VSTIBacterial, viral, and parasitic infections of the reproductive tract caused by microorganisms transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual intercourse.
13Abuse/Safety ScreeningScreening that should be completed on every patient at every hosptial encounter
13PIDAn infection-induced inflammation of the female upper reproductive tract that is most frequently caused by untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea
13Gender IdentityOne’s own internal sense/interpretation of their gender. May not conform to gender expression or assigned sex
13Gender ExpressionHow gender is externally expressed, not limited to dress, mannerisms, or behavior
13PerimenopauseIrregular periods 2-8 years before menopause
13Upper outer quadrantMost targeted spot for breast cancer
WeekTermDefinition
1 IntroHealth HistoryData gathered about the client's health history, health conditions and diseases, family health history, lifestyle risk appraisal and symptoms (subjective data).
1General SuveyBegins at first contact and is your overall impression of the client. Includes physical apprearance, gait,mental status among other assessments.
1Subjective DataData gathered from the Health History. Includes what the client says/feels and communicates.
1InspectionAn assessment technique that is a visual examination which is deliberate, purposeful and systematic. Not to be hurried.
1Critical ThinkingThe 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?
1CLEAR - AcronymHolistic Communication Acronym, stands for C=Center yourself, L=Listen wholeheartedly, E= Empathize, A=Attention - Be fully present, R=Respect.
1Standard PrecautionsApplies 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.
2 CV/PVS1The "lub" heart sound and is the start of systole when the mitral & tricuspid valves close
2Erb's PointLocated at the left 3rd intercostal space; S1 & S2 are located here
2PulsesCarotid, 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
2S2The "dub" heart sound and is caused by the closure of the aortic & pulmonic valves marking the end of systole
2Capillary RefillAssessed 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
2BradycardiaDecreased heart rate, below 60 bpm.
2MurmurTurbulent blood flow with a swooshing or blowing sound when auscultating the heart
3 RespiratoryResonanceWhich sounds is normal to hear when percussing a lung?
3HypercapniaWhat is the primary stimulus for breathing?
3LeftWhich lung has 2 lobes?
3AveoliWhere does gas exchange take place?
3DyspneaShortness of breath is also called
3BradypneaRR <10 breaths per minute
3BrochialThis sound is best heard over the trachea and is harsh/high-pitched
4 SkinPallorAbnormal skin finding -- pale skin
4CyanosisBluish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation, cold, or low oxygenated state.
4TurgorRefers to the elasticity of the skin. Genrally checked on sternum or under clavicle
4ABCDEMole screening for possible melanoma
4Braden ScaleAssessment tool to predict pressure sore risk. If any skin breakdown is noted based on the 6 risk factors.
4EcchymosisDiscoloration of the skin resulting from bruising or bleeding under the skin
4MaculeFlat, brown, less than 1 cm, non-palpable lesion. Examples inlcude freckles, petechiae, birthmark, Mongolian spot
5 Med AdminSTATAn abbreviation for an order that is given immediately and only once.
5HSAt bedtime
5QIDFour times a day
5Standing orderAnother name for an order that is a protocols
5PCAfter meals
5Enteric coatedWhich tablet cannot be crushed?
5BuccalThe medication is absorbed in the cheek
6 GI/ GU MaleLUQThe location of the stomach in the abdomen.
6Scaphoid contourA concave contour of the abdomen noted on inspection.
6Hypoactive bowel soundsAn assessment finding on auscultation of the abdoment - decreased bowel sounds defined as < 5 sounds per minute.
6TympanyAn 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.
6IleusA condition in which there is a lack of intestinal activity. Peristalsis is decreased or absent. Common after surgery particularly abdominal surgery.
6RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQThe proper sequence of ausculation, percussion and palpation of the abdomen. This sequence follows the flow of the large intestine.
6STISexually transmitted infection. An important focused history question with a male GU assessment. Have you ever had or been treated for a STI?
7 MusculoskeletalTendonAttaches muscle to bone
7LigamentAttaches bone to bone
7External RotationTurning a bone away from the body
7SupinationTurning or facing upward such as your palms
7OsteoclastsThese breakdown old and damaged bone
7SynarthroticThis joint is immovable
7SynovialThis joint is moveable