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acidosis ANS - an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood, lowering its pH and causing
many undesirable effects
advance directive ANS - a document that communicates a patient's specific wishes for end-of-life care
amniotic fluid ANS - the liquid that bathes an unborn baby inside the sac in the uterus or womb
antecubital ANS - the area on the anterior surface of the arm situated in front of the cubitus (elbow),
where the arm bends when flexing
antibiotic ANS - medication that kills bacteria
antiseptic ANS - a substance that reduces the number of pathogens present on a surface
arrhythmia ANS - abnormal heart rhythm
artifact ANS - markings on an EKG that do not come from the heart's conduction system but from some
other cause, either from the patient or outside the patient
asepsis ANS - being free from pathogenic micro-organisms
aspiration ANS - inadvertent inhalation of fluid or other substances into the lungs; also, the withdrawal
or removal, via a syringe or other apparatus, of a substance or material from the body
antherosclerosis ANS - a disease resulting from the buildup of plaque from fat and cholesterol inside the
arteries, thus partially or fully blocking circulation to vital organs
, Artial Kick ANS - the extra blood the atria can eject into the ventricles as a result of a slowdown the AV
node
autoclave ANS - container used for steam sterilization
bacterium ANS - single-cell micro-organism that reproduces rapidly and causes many infections
bile ANS - a fluid in the liver produces and stores in the gallbladder to help digest fats
biohazard ANS - a biological that is dangerous to human beings and the environment
bloodborne pathogen standard ANS - OSHA standard that identifies sharps as any item that can easily
break skin and therefore potentially transit disease
cannula ANS - a oxygen-delivery device consisting of a length of tubing with two small prongs for
inserting into the nares
capillary refill ANS - a test that involves measurement by visual inspection of the time it takes for blood
to return to distal capillaries, such as under the fingernails, after blanching by applying pressure with a
finger
cardiopulmonary resuscitation ANS - a procedure involving chest compressions and rescue breathing
that provides air exchange and blood circulation to a person whose heart has stopped beating and is not
breathing
cerebrospinal fluid ANS - a normally clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
chain of command ANS - the formal hierarchy within an organization; a pathway of communication,
responsibility, and authority
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