Abbreviations
Levels of Nursing
Nurse Specialties
Vocabulary
Job descriptions
100
What does CNA, LPN, and RN stand for?
Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
100
What are the levels of nursing?
CNA, LPN, RN, Associates, Bachelors, Masters/Doctorate
100
Name three nursing specialties
Possible answers: Radiology, Pediatric, Research, Oncology, Occupational,etc.
100
What is the omnibus budget reconciliation act?
law that regulates the education and certification of nursing assistants in acute care and long-term care facilities
100
What is the role of a legal guardian ?
to make legal decisions for another persion
200
What does BSN stand for?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
200
Which level of nursing requires 2 years at community college?
Associates
200
What does someone specializing in pharmaceutical sales do?
sell prescription drugs to healthcare professionals
200
Define scope of practice?
extent of permissible activities
200
What is the role of an anesthesiologist?
they perform surgery that involves people being put into a drug-induced sleep
300
What does OBRA stand for?
omnibus budget reconciliation act
300
This level requires 3-4 years post bachelors degree
RN
300
What do nurses specializing in oncology focus on?
Cancer treatment
300
What is the difference between legal and ethical issues?
Ethics refer to one's morals and legal issues refer to what guides lawful behavior
300
what is the role of a gerontologist?
they specialize in working with ederly patiens
400
What does LVN stand for?
licensed vocational nurse
400
This level requires 3 years of schooling and employs mostly in a hospital setting
Diploma
400
Which of the following is not a nursing specialty? A. administration B. Research C.infection control D.emotion control
D
400
What law passed in 1996 protects patients' privacy, confidentiality, medical records, and other information.
HIPPA
400
What does a nurse practioner do ?
they diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
500
What does NP stand for?
Nurse practioner
500
What are the requirements for a CNA?
175 hours of classroom instruction & 100 hours of on the job training
500
What specialty deals with interpreting EKG readings?
Telemetry
500
What is another term for LPN ?
LVN
500
Who does a lvn work under the supervision of?
they work under the supervision of a rn, physician, or dentist
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