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| CPR is performed when someone stops breathing or their heart stops. It stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Chest compression's and breathing are done on the person (Cardi; pertaining to the heart) |
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| Referring to both sides of the body, or two of something. Bi means two, and lateral means side. |
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| Condition caused by lack of red blood cells in the blood |
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| Process in which doctors take blood from one persons and insert it into the vein of the other person who is in need of the blood |
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| Illness that causes memory loss. It can be caused from many things. Old age or head injuries could cause it |
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NAS stands for 'No Added Salt'
This diet usually includes foods with a lot grains, fruits and vegetables. Low sodium is recommended on this diet |
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| ADL stands for activities of daily living. Walking, eating, bathing, or going to the bathroom are some examples |
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| Urinary Tract Infection; infection that usually affects the kidneys or the bladder |
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| BP stands for blood pressure.Its the pressure of the blood within the arteries |
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| Shortness of breathe or it being difficult to breathe. Usually happens when one person had a disease linked to the heart or lungs |
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| Abbreviation for when necessary or when needed |
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| VO stands for verbal order, which is given by the doctor |
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| SOB stands for 'Shortness of Breath' |
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| Stands for electrocardiogram, which is a test done to check the activity of your heart |
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'Complete Blood Count'
which measures several things in your blood |
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| Build up of fluid on the outside of the lungs |
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| Bacterial or viral illness in which one or two of the lungs gets infected and causes the air sacs to become full of fluid, which makes it hard to breathe |
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| Problem or illness decided by the doctor by checking one persons symptoms |
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