Vocabulary ENG to SVK
memory failure
strata pamäti
krvná zrazenina
blood cloth
What is bradycardia?
Decreased heart rate.
Doctor who treats children...
A paediatrician
Ask a relevant question about patient´s family?
Eg. Is there anyone at home who can help you?
Do you have cancer or any other hereditary illnesses in your family?
confusion
zmätenosť
záchvat
attack/seizure
What is the danger of aneurysm?
Rupture and haemorrhage, stroke
Who assists the doctors?
A nurse
Ask a relevant question about patient´s job
Eg. What do you do for living?
Has your occupation caused you health problems?
facial droop
poklesnutá tvár
kŕč
cramp/convulsion
Early symptoms of a heart attack
Chest pain (called angina), shortness of breath
Who exercises with patients, helps to improve their strength, balance, does rehabilitation?
A physiotherapist
Ask a relevant question about patient´s medication
Eg. Do you take any medicine I should know about?
Do you take any prescription medication?
resting tremor
pokojový tras
contagious
What is pulmonary embolism?
Condition when blood clot travels to the lung
Heart specialist
A cardiologist
Ask a question about aids or assisstive devices
Eg. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?
Do you need a walking aid?
What distance can you walk without difficulties?
visual disturbances
poruchy zraku
stratiť vedomie
lose consciousness
How to treat high blood pressure? (5 )
Lose wight, reduce sodium intake, quit smoking, exercise, reduce fat in the diet...
Who specializes in pain prevention during surgery?
An anaesthesiologist
Ask a question about ADL (activities of daily life)
Eg. Do you have any difficulties with washing and dressing up?
Can you shower without help?