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Chapter 2
Terms & abbreviations from ch 2
Term | Definition |
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Chronic (KRAH-nik) | It has been going on for a while now. |
Idiopathic (ih-dee-oh-PA-thic) | No known specific cause; it just happens. |
NPO | Nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
Pathogen (PATH-oh-jin) | The organism that causes the problem. |
Lethargic (lah-THAR-jik) | A decrease in level of consciousness. |
SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan. |
Palpation (pal-PAY-shun) | To feel. |
PACU | Post-anesthesia Care Unit |
Sterile (STEH-ril) | Extremely clean, germ-free conditions. |
Phlebotomist (fleh-BOH-tow-mist) | Trained in the removal of blood from the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |