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Chapter 5 Key Terms
Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants
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Nursing
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09/09/2009

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Abbreviation
Definition
A shortened form of a word or phrase
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Anterior
Definition
At or toward the front of the body or body part; ventral
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Chart
Definition
The medical record; clinical record
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Communication
Definition
The exchange of information- a message sent is receive and correctly interpreted by the person
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Conflict
Definition
A clash between opposing interests or ideas
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Distal
Definition
The part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
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Dorsal
Definition
Posterior
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Kardex
Definition
A type of card file that summarizes information found in the medical record- drugs, treatment, diagnoses, routine care measures, equipment, and special needs
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Lateral
Definition
Away from the midline; at the side of the body or body part
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Medial
Definition
At or near the middle or midline of the body or body part
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Medical Record
Definition
A written or electronic account of a person's condition and response to treatment and care; chart or clinical record
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Posterior
Definition
At or toward the back of the body or body part; dorsal
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Prefix
Definition
A word element placed before a root; it changes the meaning of the word
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Proximal
Definition
The part nearest to the center or to the point of origin
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Recording
Definition
The written account of care and observations; charting
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Reporting
Definition
The oral account of care and observations
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Root
Definition
A word element containing the basic meaning of the word
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Suffix
Definition
A word element placed after a root; it changes the meaning of word
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Ventral
Definition
Anterior
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Word Element
Definition
A part of a word
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