Capella University
NURS-FPX6203: Theory Development in Nursing
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November 2024
History and Physical (H&P): The Nervous System
| No. | Common Term | Medical Term / Abbreviation | Explanation |
| 1 | Femur | Femur | The thigh bone is the longest and most powerful bone in the body. |
| 2 | Tendonectomy | Tendonectomy | Surgical removal of a portion or the entire tendon. |
| 3 | MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging | A non-invasive imaging approach for examining interior structures. |
| 4 | ACL | Anterior Cruciate Ligament | A significant knee ligament that is frequently injured during athletic activities. |
| 5 | Fracture | Fx | A broken or cracked bone. |
| 6 | Ultrasound | US | Imaging technology that uses sound waves to create images of interior structures. |
| 7 | Blood Pressure | BP | The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood arteries. |
| 8 | Electrocardiogram | ECG | A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. |
| 9 | Temperature | Temp | The measurement of body heat. |
| 10 | Respiratory Rate | RR | The number of breaths taken in a minute. |
| 11 | White Blood Cells | WBC | Infection-fighting blood cells. |
| 12 | Platelets | Plt | Clotting is a process that involves blood cells. |
| 13 | Biopsy | Bx | Tissues are removed for diagnostic examination. |
| 14 | Chemotherapy | Chemo | Drug therapy is used to kill or delay cancer cells. |
| 15 | Intravenous | IV | Fluids or drugs are administered directly into the veins. |
| 16 | Blood Glucose | BG | The glucose content in the blood is frequently measured for diabetes management. |
| 17 | Computed Tomography | CT | X-ray imaging is a technology that creates cross-sectional images of the body. |
| 18 | Hemoglobin | Hgb | A red blood cell protein is responsible for oxygen transport. |
HIM FPX 4610 Assessment 1 References
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Henderson, B., & Dorsey, J. L. (2019). Medical terminology for dummies. John Wiley & Sons.
MedlinePlus (n.d.). Appendix A: Word parts and what they mean. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov
Allied Health Resources: Medical terminology resources (2023). Retrieved from https://edcc.ibguides.com/ahe
