| A | B |
|---|
| clinical thermometer time left in postion | 3-5 minutes for oral & rectal |
| invasion of privacy | sharing patient info without consent |
| false imprisonment | restraining or restricting an individual's freedom |
| lead to increased body temp | illness or infection, excercise, excitement |
| AERobic | organism that has to have oxygen to live and reproduce |
| ANaerobic | organism that lives and reproduces in the ABSENCE of oxygen |
| abuse | any care that results in physical harm, pain or mental anguish |
| pulse rhythm | regular or irregular |
| sterile | free of ALL microorganisms |
| pathogens | microorganisms that cause disease |
| major cause of fires | smoking and matches |
| Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers | leave a white residue that can cause burns or eye irritations |
| living will | legal document, states what measures should be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| fire extinguisher | point at base of fire |
| pulse site used for BP | brachial |
| ENdogenous | disease originates INside the body |
| EXogenous | disease originates OUTside the body |
| NONpathogens | microorganisms that do NOT cause disease |
