Anatomy & Physiology
This organ pumps blood through the body
What is the Heart
This is what "cardio" means
This healthcare professional often spends the most time with patients
What is a nurse
These are the different ways to take someones temperature
oral (mouth), rectal (bottom), axillary (armpit), tympanic (ear), and temporal (forehead).
This is the most important way to stop the spread of germs
Handwashing
This body system helps us breathe
What is the Respiratory system
The suffix "itis" means
What is inflammation
This nurse specialist works with newborn babies
What is NICU nurse
This measures the oxygen level in your blood
Pulse Oximeter
This is what PPE stands for
Personal Protective Equipment
This is the largest organ in the body
What is the skin
Tachycardia means
What is a Fast heart rate
This type of nurse works on helicopters or planes during emergencies
Flight nurse
This is a normal oxygen saturation range
95-100%
This is why healthcare worders verify patient identity
To prevent wrong patient errors
This body system controls communication in the body
What is the nervous system
low blood sugar condition
This type of nurse specializes in mental health
What is a behavioral health/psychiatric nurse
These are the different vital signs a nurse may take
Pulse, temp, respiration rate, BP, pulse ox, pain level
One way hospitals prevent falls
bed rails, wheelchair locks, clear walkways
This chamber pumps oxygen rich blood to the body
What is the left ventricle
Neuropathy refers to
Nerve disease/disorder
This type of nurse can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications
What is a Nurse Practitioner
These are possible reasons someone's respiratory rate would increase
exercise, illness, anxiety, breathing problems
This is why it is important to have good communication for patient safety
Helps prevent mistakes and improves teamwork