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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
metabolism | the process the body uses to make energy from food |
alpha gal syndrome | a tick born condition causing an allergy to red meat |
Rest ice elevation comepression | what does that rice method mean? |
epidermis | the upper level of skin |
tachypnea | abnormal increase in breathing |
thoracentesis | aspiration of fluid in the thoracic cavity |
epistatsis | medical term for a nose bleed |
circumcision | surgical removal of the foreskin around the penis |
partial hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus and cervix |
fev | forced expiratory volume |
pulmonology | the treatment and diagnosis of disease of the respiratory system |
what o2 levels need to be at for o2 therapy | 88% |
vasectomy | male sterilization |
basal neuron; dopamine deficiency | parkinsons disease |
creatine and bun levels | kidney function tests the levels |
pap smear | screens for cervical cancer |
diabetes | chronic condition |
are medical professional mandated reporters | yes |
osha | occupational safety and health association |
acg | angle closure glaucoma |
hpv | human papillomavirus |
lmp | last menstrual period |
hcg | human chronic gonadotropin |
copd | chronic obstructive pulmonary |
osa | obstructive sleep apnea |
abg | arterial blood gas |
chf | congestive heart failure |
bmi | body mass index |
otc | over the counter |
biohazard | where does bloody material and obf |
verify name and date of birth | the first step of venipuncture |
yellow tube | the first tube used in order of draw |
120/80 | normal adult heart rate |
is 133/97 a correct blood pressure | no |
empathy | the greatest skill |
safely cap needle | upon removing the needle from the arm what should you do? |
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tourniqet, tube, needle | in what order do ou remove tourniquet, tuble, need in order of draw |
menarche | first period |