Acidosis
(Ans- an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood, lowering its pH and causing many undesirable effects
advance directive
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(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
chlorhexide
(Ans- an antibacterial compound with substantial residual activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant
Cognitive
(Ans- relating to all aspects and processes of perceiving, thinking, and remembering
Contract
(Ans- decrease in length
crepitus
(Ans- grating sound within an arthritic joint
culture and sensitivity
(Ans- a laboratory test that grows micro-organisms from body specimens to identify organisms causing disease and medications that will kill them
Defibrillation
(Ans- the process of sending an electrical shock to the heart in an attempt to restore an acceptable heart rhythm
Depolarization
(Ans- activation of the cells of the heart by an electrical impulse for the purpose of initiating a contraction
diaphoresis
(Ans- excessive sweating [Show Less]