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Chapter 2
word parts, terms and/or abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Definition of chronic | it has been going on for a while now |
Definition of palpation | to feel |
Definition of prognosis | the chance for things getting better or worse |
What does the abbreviation NKDA stand for? | No known drug allergies |
What does the abbreviation BID stand for? | Twice daily |
What does the abbreviation PACU stand for? | Post-anesthesia care unit |
What does the term licensed practical nurse mean? | Trained and certified to provide basic care to a patient |
What does the term ultrasonagrapher mean? | Trained in performing ultrasound imaging on a patient |
What does dorsum mean? | the top of the hand or foot |
What does the term sagittal mean? | Divides the body in slices right to left |