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Anemia
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Low red blood cell count
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during infections this type of white blood cell increases
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leukocytes
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hematology is the
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study of blood and its components
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Venipuncture is
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the puncture of the vein with a needle
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Panel is
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A group of test
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What 3 test are used to see the indicators of kidney disfuncton?
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bilirubin
alanine aminotransferase (ALT) alkaline phosphate (ALP) |
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testing the blood for the levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Creatinine(CK), and
Asparate aminotransferase (AST) determine... |
the toxic levels of substances such as barbiturates, lead, arsenic, and medications
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the reason for a urinalysis is to
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get valuable info about the function of the kidneys
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Serology test are based on the analysis of
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blood serum
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Serology test are important in diagnosing
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many diseases stemming from bacterial and viral infections
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definition of biopsy
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the sugical excision of a small amount of tisue.( usually used for testing)
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definition of aspiration
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Withdrawl of fluids or cells
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ultrasonography is...
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a noninvasive method of visualizing soft tissue structures of the body
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tranducer is a
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wand emmiting the sound waves
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is...
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a noninvasive method of differentiating normal from abnormal tissue in the body
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ECG consist of...
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Waves and lines that represent the electrical activity during the cardiac cycle
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What is cardiac catherization used for?
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to determine the function of the heart, valves, and coronary circulation
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Angiography and arteriography are used to...
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locate lesions, occluded vessels tumors, and malformed blood vessles
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What is a hematoma
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Collection of clotted blood
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Endoscope is a
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instument used to view inside a body cavity
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Gastroscopy is...
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the visual inspection of the upper digestive tract and the stomach to obtain specimens of gastric contents and perform a biopsy on the stomach tissue
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what are polyps
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growths protruding from a mucous membrane
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colonoscopy is...
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the inspection of the entire large intestine for polyps, areas of inflamation, and malignant lesions
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Cystoscopy is...
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the visual inspection of the interior of the bladder for the collection of biopsy specimens, collection of urine separately from each ureter, and treatment of various conditions
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Jaundice is
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Yellowness of the skin mucous membranes, and sclera caused by presence of bile pigments
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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the tracing of the brain waves
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Smears is...
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The application of secretions and cells on a slide
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Routine admission is..
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scheduled in advance
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emergency admission...
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had no prior planning
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managed care plans are
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a health care plan. Need prior approval for all care except emergency care
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health mantenance organization HMO is
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organizations that provide most outpatient care at clinics. must authorize outside services
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medicaid is
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medical for low-income individuals
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medicare is
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through the social security administration for people 65 and older.
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deductables and copays are
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the amount the insurance carrier may require the patient to pay for care.
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discharge planner is
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an RN who implements and organizes the plan for the patients discharge
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the actual discharge order is written by...
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the doctor
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most deaths occur
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in the hospital and long term facilities
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in most states the _____ is required to pronounce a death
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Doctor
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A autopsy is...
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examination of the remains by a pathologist to determine cause of death
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A autopsy is usually performed when...
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the pt has died from unknown causes, the hands of another, or hasn't been seen by the doctor for a long period of time.
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the coroner...
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investigate unexplaned deaths
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obtaining authorization for an emergency admission is often the responsibility of the...
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Clerical staff
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in a acute care facility the _____ is responsible for the initial nursing assessment:
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the RN
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in a skilled nursing facility the _____ is responsible for the initial assessment
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the RN or LPN
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orders are verified and signed off by the:
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Doctor
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if a patient decides to leave the hosp against medical advice
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he has the legal right to do so. And ask them to sign a release
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a culture is:
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the growing of microogranisms in a medium designed for their growth.
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