Nursing Vocab Test

Front

Illness lasting a SHORT TIME is called:

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acute

Front

Illnesses like asthma or diabetes are considered to be ___________, lasting a lifetime.

Back

chronic

Front

A cut made with a scalpel is known as an...

Back

incision

Front

Falling and scraping your knee results in an...

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abrasion

Front

If a doctor says HYPERTENSION, they mean high _____________.

Back

blood pressure

Front

Arms and legs are called your ____________

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extremities

Front

Swelling in the ankle indicates:

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edema

Front

Phlebotomy is when you

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have your blood taken

Front

Heart attack is known as:

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myocardial infarction

Front

Term for extreme tiredness

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fatigue