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Clinical Secretary Reverse Defs

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show subdural hematoma  
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show electronic health record or patient intervention screen (PI screen)  
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show stethoscope  
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show otoscope  
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show ophthalmoscope  
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A device used to take blood pressure   show
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show provisional diagnosis or admitting diagnosis  
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A measure taken to prevent a problem from developing   show
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A medication ordered as a single-order stat medication with a dose that is higher than the usual or routine dose   show
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A paper chart   show
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show credentialling  
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A process wherein clients who are books for surgery receive preoperative and postoperative teaching and fill in documents ahead of time   show
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A small basin, usually kidney shaped, used for clients to vomit into or couch up sputum or phlegm. It is also used to hold solutions for a variety of purposes. It may be ordered sterile or just clean   show
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show head injury routine  
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A specially prepared sterile tray containing the basic equipment to change a dressing on a wound or surgical incision. It contains a k-basin, 4x4 gauze dressings, a galley cup and usually two sets of disposable forceps   show
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A specially prepared tray similar to the dressing tray, but containing suture removal scissors or clip removers. Some facilities use a dressing tray, and nurses add a disposable suture removal blade or prepackaged clip removers   show
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A technician who operates the ultrasound machine   show
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show critical value  
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A thorough wash with a disinfectant solution of all equipment used by a client upon discharge   show
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A type of endoscope that allows surgeons to visualize internal structures. Using this tool, surgery can be done through incisions often 5cm in length or smaller   show
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show hospital number  
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show AMA  
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An administrative health profession working in a hospital; an individual who assumes responsibilities for the secretarial, clerical, communication, and other designated needs of a hospital unit   show
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An electronic chart   show
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show discharge  
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Care for a client who is acutely ill, that is, very ill but with an illness expected to run a short course. Acute care is provided for clients with a variety of health problems   show
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Care for a person with a terminal illness who is in hospital to die, to have the condition stabilized or for pain control   show
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show chronic care  
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Centralizing certain services, particularly those that require specialized care, to one hospital region   show
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show shift report  
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show Kardex  
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Examination of a canal, such as the colon, with an endoscope: a thin tube with lenses to allow visualization   show
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show critically ill  
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show subacute, transitional, or step-down care  
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show cross-coverage  
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show elective surgery  
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Surgery conducted with a hospital stay of less than hours   show
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show transfer  
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The bed and other furniture used by the client are thoroughly cleaned with a specifically selected disinfectant solution   show
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The process of interpreting, recording, and generating the administrative steps required for doctor's orders to be implemented   show
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show collaborative partnership  
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The usually rapid infusion of additional IV fluids in addition to the base amount ordered for the client   show
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To draw attention to a new entry by sticking a coloured marker in, placing a coloured sticker on the back, or using some other device to visually draw attention   show
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show doctor's orders  
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