Match the Explanations with the Associated Abbreviation

question 55

Multiple Choice

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviation.

-EMG

• A)the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone
• B)a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve
• C)bone density test
• D)medication that treats inflammatory conditions
• E)autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain
• F)bones in the back that are connected to ribs
• G)process of recording muscle contractions
• H)chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet
• I)type of parenteral injection
• J)connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee

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Definitions:

Turning Schedule

A care plan that outlines the frequency of repositioning a patient to prevent pressure ulcers and promote circulation.

Skin Breakdown

The deterioration of skin integrity, often caused by prolonged pressure, friction, moisture, or shear, leading to ulcers or wounds.

Subcutaneous Injections

A method of administering medication into the fatty layer beneath the skin.

Self-Administering

The act of a patient taking medication or performing a medical treatment on themselves without the direct assistance of healthcare personnel.