What are the 4 vital signs.
Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature
Definition of PO
by mouth; orally
What is used to treat bacteria
Antibiotics
This is common place language or terminology unique to people in a particular work setting such as a hospital or to a specific type of work such as nursing.
Jargon
What is the biggest organ in the human body?
The skin
definition of BID
twice a day
This pain is acute and sharp and lasts...
less than 6 months
Definition of N/V
Nausea and Vomiting
When is pain assessed?
During vitals
What organ regulates insulin
The pancreas
Apnea
absence of breathing
Common side affect of opioids is
constipation
Definition of Turgor
skin elasticity
Another name for windpipe is...
Trachea
How many bones are babies born with and why
300, because they aren't fused together yet
Supine
What is the fifth vital sign
Pain
Abbreviation for high blood pressure
HTN
When a patient has internal radiation what should PCT do
cerebellum
TPR means
Temperature, pulse, respiration
How often should catheters be flushed
every 8 hours
This is the powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondrion
When preforming mouth care on an unconscious what positions can they be placed in?
semi-fowlers, high-fowlers, and side-line
This is the rarest blood type
AB-