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Bingo Terms and Definitions.docx

Week

Term

Definition

9 Neuro

Cranial Nerve VII

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

9

Canial Nerve XII

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

9

LOC

Includes an assessment of time, place, person and situation

9

Glasgow Coma Scale

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

9

Cranial Nerve I

Can be tested by having the patient sniff an aromatic substance

9

Cerebral

Involves intellectual and behavioral function

9

Cerebellar

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

9 Head and Neck

Weber test

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

9

Rinne test

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

9

Snellen Chart

Can be used to assess distance vision

9

6 Cardinal Fields

Extraocular Movement can be tested by doing this assessment

9

Sinuses

Air-filled cavities to decrease the weight of the skull

9

Accommodation

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

9

Thyroid glad

Typically is nonpalpable

10 Pain

Numeric Pain Intensity Scale

Appropriate pain scale for an adult with no deficits

10

Faces Pain Scale

Appropriate pain scale for a 18 year old with cognitive impairment

10

FLACC Pain Scale

Appropriate pain scale for a 13 month old patient

10

Visceral pain

Menstrual cramps are an example of this type of pain

10

Cutaneous pain

Paper cut is an example of this type of pain

10

Deep somatic pain

A sprain is an example of this type of pain

10

Phantom pain

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

11 Healthy Mom

Multigravida

A woman who has had two or more pregnancies

11

Probable or Objective Changes

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

11

Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)

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

11

Foramen Ovale

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.

11

Estrogen

Hormone that stimulates uterine and breast (duct) development

11

Cardinal Movements

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

11

Nitrous Oxide

This is an inhaled analgesic used in labor

12 Healthy Baby

Conduction

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

12

Lochia Serosa

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

12

BUBLEEE

Focused Postpartum Assessment Acronym

12

Postpartum Warning Signs

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

12

Acrocyanosis

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

12

First period of reactivity

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

12

CCHD screen

Routine pulse oximetry screening on all newborns

13 GAC, WH, V

STI

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

13

Abuse/Safety Screening

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

13

PID

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

13

Gender Identity

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

13

Gender Expression

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

13

Perimenopause

Irregular periods 2-8 years before menopause

13

Upper outer quadrant

Most targeted spot for breast cancer

Week

Term

Definition

1 Intro

Health History

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

1

General Suvey

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

1

Subjective Data

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

1

Inspection

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

1

Critical Thinking

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?

1

CLEAR - Acronym

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

1

Standard Precautions

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.

2 CV/PV

S1

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

2

Erb's Point

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

2

Pulses

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

2

S2

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

2

Capillary Refill

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

2

Bradycardia

Decreased heart rate, below 60 bpm.

2

Murmur

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

3 Respiratory

Resonance

Which sounds is normal to hear when percussing a lung?

3

Hypercapnia

What is the primary stimulus for breathing?

3

Left

Which lung has 2 lobes?

3

Aveoli

Where does gas exchange take place?

3

Dyspnea

Shortness of breath is also called

3

Bradypnea

RR <10 breaths per minute

3

Brochial

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

4 Skin

Pallor

Abnormal skin finding -- pale skin

4

Cyanosis

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

4

Turgor

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

4

ABCDE

Mole screening for possible melanoma

4

Braden Scale

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

4

Ecchymosis

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

4

Macule

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

5 Med Admin

STAT

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

5

HS

At bedtime

5

QID

Four times a day

5

Standing order

Another name for an order that is a protocols

5

PC

After meals

5

Enteric coated

Which tablet cannot be crushed?

5

Buccal

The medication is absorbed in the cheek

6 GI/ GU Male

LUQ

The location of the stomach in the abdomen.

6

Scaphoid contour

A concave contour of the abdomen noted on inspection.

6

Hypoactive bowel sounds

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

6

Tympany

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.

6

Ileus

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

6

RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ

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

6

STI

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

7 Musculoskeletal

Tendon

Attaches muscle to bone

7

Ligament

Attaches bone to bone

7

External Rotation

Turning a bone away from the body

7

Supination

Turning or facing upward such as your palms

7

Osteoclasts

These breakdown old and damaged bone

7

Synarthrotic

This joint is immovable

7

Synovial

This joint is moveable

Bingo Terms and Definitions.docx

Week

Term

Definition

9 Neuro

Cranial Nerve VII

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

9

Canial Nerve XII

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

9

LOC

Includes an assessment of time, place, person and situation

9

Glasgow Coma Scale

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

9

Cranial Nerve I

Can be tested by having the patient sniff an aromatic substance

9

Cerebral

Involves intellectual and behavioral function

9

Cerebellar

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

9 Head and Neck

Weber test

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

9

Rinne test

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

9

Snellen Chart

Can be used to assess distance vision

9

6 Cardinal Fields

Extraocular Movement can be tested by doing this assessment

9

Sinuses

Air-filled cavities to decrease the weight of the skull

9

Accommodation

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

9

Thyroid glad

Typically is nonpalpable

10 Pain

Numeric Pain Intensity Scale

Appropriate pain scale for an adult with no deficits

10

Faces Pain Scale

Appropriate pain scale for a 18 year old with cognitive impairment

10

FLACC Pain Scale

Appropriate pain scale for a 13 month old patient

10

Visceral pain

Menstrual cramps are an example of this type of pain

10

Cutaneous pain

Paper cut is an example of this type of pain

10

Deep somatic pain

A sprain is an example of this type of pain

10

Phantom pain

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

11 Healthy Mom

Multigravida

A woman who has had two or more pregnancies

11

Probable or Objective Changes

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

11

Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)

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

11

Foramen Ovale

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.

11

Estrogen

Hormone that stimulates uterine and breast (duct) development

11

Cardinal Movements

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

11

Nitrous Oxide

This is an inhaled analgesic used in labor

12 Healthy Baby

Conduction

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

12

Lochia Serosa

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

12

BUBLEEE

Focused Postpartum Assessment Acronym

12

Postpartum Warning Signs

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

12

Acrocyanosis

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

12

First period of reactivity

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

12

CCHD screen

Routine pulse oximetry screening on all newborns

13 GAC, WH, V

STI

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

13

Abuse/Safety Screening

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

13

PID

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

13

Gender Identity

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

13

Gender Expression

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

13

Perimenopause

Irregular periods 2-8 years before menopause

13

Upper outer quadrant

Most targeted spot for breast cancer

Week

Term

Definition

1 Intro

Health History

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

1

General Suvey

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

1

Subjective Data

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

1

Inspection

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

1

Critical Thinking

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?

1

CLEAR - Acronym

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

1

Standard Precautions

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.

2 CV/PV

S1

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

2

Erb's Point

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

2

Pulses

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

2

S2

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

2

Capillary Refill

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

2

Bradycardia

Decreased heart rate, below 60 bpm.

2

Murmur

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

3 Respiratory

Resonance

Which sounds is normal to hear when percussing a lung?

3

Hypercapnia

What is the primary stimulus for breathing?

3

Left

Which lung has 2 lobes?

3

Aveoli

Where does gas exchange take place?

3

Dyspnea

Shortness of breath is also called

3

Bradypnea

RR <10 breaths per minute

3

Brochial

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

4 Skin

Pallor

Abnormal skin finding -- pale skin

4

Cyanosis

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

4

Turgor

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

4

ABCDE

Mole screening for possible melanoma

4

Braden Scale

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

4

Ecchymosis

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

4

Macule

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

5 Med Admin

STAT

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

5

HS

At bedtime

5

QID

Four times a day

5

Standing order

Another name for an order that is a protocols

5

PC

After meals

5

Enteric coated

Which tablet cannot be crushed?

5

Buccal

The medication is absorbed in the cheek

6 GI/ GU Male

LUQ

The location of the stomach in the abdomen.

6

Scaphoid contour

A concave contour of the abdomen noted on inspection.

6

Hypoactive bowel sounds

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

6

Tympany

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.

6

Ileus

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

6

RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ

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

6

STI

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

7 Musculoskeletal

Tendon

Attaches muscle to bone

7

Ligament

Attaches bone to bone

7

External Rotation

Turning a bone away from the body

7

Supination

Turning or facing upward such as your palms

7

Osteoclasts

These breakdown old and damaged bone

7

Synarthrotic

This joint is immovable

7

Synovial

This joint is moveable

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