2025/2026
diaphoresis - excessive perspiration
insertion of sutures - requires surgical asepsis
a patient gets a puncture - a tetanus booster is required when...
inflammation - the protective response of the body to trauma and the entrance of foreign
substances.
restore structure and function - the function of the healing process of a wound
to approximate a wound - the function of sutures.
cutting needle - type of suture needle that has a sharp point
characteristics of a local anesthetic - brief stinging sensation, loss of sensation to the
area, lasts 1-3 hours, takes 5-10 minutes to begin working.
characteristics of a sebaceous cyst - thin, closed sac of capsule located just under the
surface of the skin, forms when the outlet of a sebaceous gland becomes obstructed,
does not occur on the pals of hands or the soles of the feet.
signs and symptoms of cirrhosis - jaundice, abdominal pain, mental confusion, and
anemia.
decrease in blood ca+ levels= - stimulates the release of PTH
CABG - coronary artery bypass graft
aerophagia - excessive swallowing of air
iron rich foods - egg yolks
iodine rich foods - salt, shellfish
vitamin K= - hemostasis
referral - document/form required by insurance companies that is used when a provider
wants to sent a pt. to a specialist.
aerobic - requires oxygen to grow
anerobic - does not require oxygen to grow
, offer orange juice to a pt. if they're... - hypoglycemic
atherosclerosis - high blood cholesterol levels that cause fatty deposits/plaque to build
up on walls of arteries
fraud - a legal tort that involves deception w/ the intent to deprive another person of their
rights.
-ectomy - surgical removal
-otomy - cutting, making a surgical incision
-ostomy - making a surgical opening
alopecia - baldness
encounter form - superbill, documents services rendered by capturing diagnoses and
procedure codes for proper billing.
cavicide - a convenient, ready-to-use, intermediate-level surface disinfectant that is
effective against TB, HBV, HCV, viruses, bacteria and fungi.
rhinoplasty - surgical repair of the nose
identify pt. - joint commission on national pt safety
WBC neutrophils - 40-60%
WBC lymphocytes - 20-40%
WBC monocytes - 2-8%
WBC elsinophils - 1-4%
WBC basophils - .5-1%
goal of pt. teaching - pt has an active role in their medical care
syncope - fainting
chemicals= - endocrine
mono= - excessive fatigue
self actualization - need for spontaneity and creativity