Abbreviations
Eliminates the possibility of a disease
R/O
Administers breathing treatments
Respiratory Therapist
Small tube placed in bladder to drain urine
Foley Catheter
To walk around
Ambulate
Rating pain from 1-10
Pain Scale
Activities of daily life
ADL's
Healthcare professionals that answer a distress call
Rapid Response Team
Material covering wounds
Dressings
Blood Pressure, pulse, respiration
Vital Signs
Cancerous
Malignant
Licensed Practical Nurse
L.P.N.
Trained to surgically remove teeth
Oral Surgeon
Portable toilet
Commode
Non-cancerous
Benign
Unable to move
Paralyzed
White Blood Cells
WBC
Doctor that treats the nervous system
Neurologist
Heavy duty strap used to help patient walk
Gait Belt
Not going to live
Terminal
The Care of elderly people
Geriatrics
Immediately!
STAT
Provide support and assistance to clients to resolve social issues
Social Worker
Alcohol Swab
When the heart stops beating
Arrest
A detailed plan of care
Protocol