Nursing Abbreviations
DVT
What does Deep Vein Thrombosis
pulse oximeter
What measures oxygen saturation?
Increased urinary output
What is a side effect of a dose of lasix?
206
How many bones in the adult human body?
Crackles
You would more than likely hear this adventitious lung sound if there is fluid in the lung?
Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin or ketoralac
Name an example of an NSAID
Bladder Scanner
Your patient reports the urge to void but is unable to pass any urine after several attempts. What piece of equipment should the nurse look for ?
Documentation route patient medication dosage
time education
What are 7 reasons of medication administration rights?
Jaw bone
What is the most common term for "mandible"?
Appendicitis
Common symptoms are : RLQ pain, N/V, pain may subside when standing, often occurs in younger patients.
Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation
What does PERRLA stand for?
To encourage deep breathing by the patient and prevent lung complications
What is the function of an incentive spirometer?
Nausea / vomiting
What does anti-emetics treat?
Skin
What is the largest organ on the body?
While you are doing a head-to-toe assessment, you notice the patient's feet are cold. You check these pulses?
Dorsalis pedis and Posterior tibial
Cardiac, Respiratory or Gastrointestinal assessment
What is a focused assessment?
Feeding or administering medication other than orally.
What is a gastrostomy tube is used for what?
Three times a day
What does TID stand for?
To clot
What is the main function of platelets?
Patient complains of dizziness, which gets worse when changing position. What assessment should the nurse perform?
Orthostatic blood pressure
1 ounce = ?
What is 30 mL?
Blood pressure cuff.
What is the piece of equipment that is wrapped around the patient's upper arm?
Parenteral
What does IM ( injection ) stand for?
Spleen, stomach, portion of the pancreas, left kidney, part of the colon.
What organ is located in the LUQ?
Your patient c/o a new, sudden, right shoulder pain what is your first assessment?
Pain