Vital Signs
Measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced.
temperature
Nurse that can write prescriptions.
Nurse Practitioner
Define acute.
recent onset; short duration
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What are the two ways you can identify a patient?
Pulse site in the neck.
Carotid
Doctor who treats diseases of the kidney, bladder….
Define hepatitis.
Inflammation of the liver.
DNR
Do not resuscitate
It is ok to enter a patient's room without knocking.
T/F
False
_____________ is bluish discoloration of the skin.
Cyanosis
Doctor who treats disorders of the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments.......
Orthopedic
Define hypoxia.
Low levels of oxygen levels in the blood.
I & O
intake and output
What are lay terms?
simple language that everyone can understand
BP of 142/94 is considered ____________.
Hypertension
Doctor who performs surgery on lungs and chest cavity.
Thoracic Surgeon
Define opportunistic infections.
infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in people with weakened immune systems.
PO
by mouth
Give two examples of nonverbal communication.
touch, eye contact, body language, gestures...
If a patient is hypotensive the top number is less than ________ and bottom number is below _______.
90; 60
Doctor who treats cancer.
Oncologist
What are platelets?
involved in blood clotting.
RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
How should a healthcare worker introduce themselves? (three things)
Name, position, and reason for being there.