Medical Jargon
What does anterior mean?
What is presenting in front
What does GSW stand for?
What is gun shot wound
Is a BP of 120/80 normal or not?
What is normal
Explain the show me method.
The patient restates what was told to them back to the practitioner
Explain Plain Language.
What is the use of simple language that most people would understand instead of medical jargon
What does hypoxia mean?
What is lack of oxygen in blood or tissue
What does ECG stand for?
What is electrocardiogram
Is a HR of 97 normal or not?
What is not normal (Normal 70-75 bpm)
Explain the demonstrate method.
Patient demonstrates a movement back to the practitioner
Explain Teach Back.
What is a specific patient teaching technique
What does preeclampsia mean?
What is elevated blood pressure due to pregnancy
What does MRI stand for?
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Is a WBC count of 4-10 x 10^9/L normal or not?
What is normal
Explain the teach to goal method.
When a practitioner fills any gaps in the patient's knowledge and understanding
Explain the Joint Commission.
What is a group that strives to improve patient safety in healthcare