Nursing Terms
The technique of feeling a part of the body to examine its condition or locate something.
What is Palpation?
This abbreviation refers to the route of administering medication by mouth.
What is PO?
This position refers to lying flat on the back with the body fully extended.
What is supine?
The number of breaths a person takes per minute.
What is Respiratory Rate?
A medication used to relieve pain.
What is Analgesic?
This term refers to the way a person walks, which can indicate certain musculoskeletal conditions.
What is Gait.
This abbreviation refers to a medication or treatment that should be administered as needed.
What is PRN?
This medical emergency is characterized by a severe allergic reaction.
What is anaphylactic reaction (anaphylaxis)?
When taking a pulse, a nurse generally uses this artery located on the wrist.
What is the radial artery?
If a patient has a low oxygen saturation, they will be placed on this.
What is oxygen?
This term refers to the action of putting on protective equipment or clothing.
What is Don?
This abbreviation refers to a medication or treatment administered every two hours.
What is Q2H?
This condition occurs when a person has higher-than-normal blood sugar levels.
What is hyperglycemia?
This term refers to consistently high blood pressure.
What is Hypertension?
This medical order states that a patient should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac arrest.
What is DNR?
This skill involves listening to the sounds of the body, especially the lungs, heart, and abdomen.
What is Auscultation?
This abbreviation refers to a medication or treatment that should be administered as needed.
What is PRN?
This term refers to removing protective equipment or clothing.
What is Doff?
This term refers to the percentage of hemoglobin binding sites in the bloodstream occupied by oxygen.
What is Oxygen Saturation?
This term describes a breathing position where the patient leans forward, often to help with breathing.
What is Tripod Position?
The practice of establishing a trusting relationship with a patient to facilitate effective communication.
What is rapport?
This abbreviation stands for "four times a day," often used for dosing schedules.
What is QID?
This position refers to a sitting posture where the upper body is elevated at a 45–60 degree angle.
What is Fowlers Position?
This term refers to a heart rate that is over 100.
What is Tachycardia?
The term for administering medication or treatment through a layer of fat or tissue beneath the skin.
What is subcutaneous (SQ)?