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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| L&D | Labor & delivery |
| NICU | Neonatal intensive care unit |
| CCU | Coronary care unit |
| PACU | Post anesthesia care unit |
| VS | Vital signs |
| BMP | Basic Metabolic Panel |
| BID | Twice a day |
| PRN | as needed |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| Parkinson’s Disease | James Parkinson / degenerative disease affecting movement |
| Alzheimer’s Disease | Alois Alzheimer / chronic neurodegenerative disease |
| Crohn’s Disease | Burrill Crohn / inflammatory bowel disease |
| Bell Palsy | Charles Bell / dysfunction of cranial nerve |
| Asperger | Hans Asperger / difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication |
| reproductive system | enables the production of gametes necessary for reproduction |
| urinary system | filters blood, removes waste products, regulates fluid balance |
| respiratory system | facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| endocrine system | produces hormones that regulate bodily functions |
| muscular system | responsible for body movement |
| skeletal system | provides support, protects internal organs and allows movement |