Nursing Terminology Exam with verified answers
ad lib - as desired
alert - Referring to a state in which an individual is awake and appropriately answers all questions
ambulate - Walk; move about
anemic - someone who has a decreased number of red blood cells
anorexia - an obsessive...
Nursing Terminology Exam with verified answers ad lib - as desired alert - Referring to a state in which an individual is awake and appropriately answers all questions ambulate - Walk; move about anemic - someone who has a decreased number of red blood cells anorexia - an obsessive fear of gaining weight in which a person refuses to eat aphasia - impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to wernicke's area (impairing understanding) asepsis - the process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organisms atrophy - any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) b.i.d. - twice a day BM - bowel movement bradycardia - abnormally slow heartbeat bradypnea - slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations per minute c (with overline) - with CBC - complete blood count c/o - complains of cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes defecate - have a bowel movement diaphoresis - Excessive sweating diastolic - the blood pressure during that part of the heartbeat when the hearts venticles are relaxing discharge - eliminate (substances) from the body
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