Exam (elaborations) Nursing Terminology

Nursing Terminology

, ad lib - CORRECT ANSWERS-as desired

alert - CORRECT ANSWERS-Referring to a state in which an individual is awake and
appropriately answers all questions

ambulate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Walk; move about

anemic - CORRECT ANSWERS-someone who has a decreased number of red blood
cells

anorexia - CORRECT ANSWERS-an obsessive fear of gaining weight in which a
person refuses to eat

aphasia - CORRECT ANSWERS-impairment of language, usually caused by left
hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to wernicke's area
(impairing understanding)

asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS-the process of removing pathogenic microorganisms
or protecting against infection by such organisms

atrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS-any weakening or degeneration (especially through
lack of use)

b.i.d. - CORRECT ANSWERS-twice a day

BM - CORRECT ANSWERS-bowel movement

bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormally slow heartbeat

bradypnea - CORRECT ANSWERS-slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations
per minute

c (with overline) - CORRECT ANSWERS-with

CBC - CORRECT ANSWERS-complete blood count

c/o - CORRECT ANSWERS-complains of

cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous
membranes

defecate - CORRECT ANSWERS-have a bowel movement

diaphoresis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Excessive sweating