George O’Malleys nickname
What is 007
Faceless, humanoid monster that lives in the “upside down”
What is D-E-M-O-G-O-R-G-O-N
Abnormal muscle movement
What is DYStonia
Systolic Blood pressure reading of 145 mmHg
What is HYPERtension
Failure to to do this to the bed before leaving the room is a major safety risk:
What is return bed to lowest position
Total Hip Arthroplasty
What is THA
Hoping to be moved first in line for a new heart and putting her medical career on the line, Dr Stevens cuts the wires of this device, causing Denny to go into cardiac arrest
What is LVAD
The main antagonist of the Stranger Things plot line, aka Henry and One
Who is V-E-C-N-A
Difficulty swallowing
What is DYSphagia
A blood glucose reading of 32
What is HYPERglycemia
This abbreviation indicates that at least one staff is required to be at the patient’s side for all ambulation and activity:
What is SBA (stand by assist)
Nothing by mouth
What is NPO
Before Meredith Grey, Derek was first married to this Doctor.
Addison Montgomery
What is U-V-U-L-A
One potential outcome following a stroke where a person has difficulty speaking or producing language
What is DYSphasia
A thermometer reading of 39 degrees Celsius.
What is HYPERpyrexia
Donned with gloves, this nurse aide is approaching the patient to assist with transfer using this safety equipment
What is the gaitbelt
I&O
What is Intake and Output
Callie’s specialty in medicine
What is orthopedic surgery
37 degrees Celsius is equivalent to 98.6 degrees ______.
What is F-A-H-R-E-N-H-E-I-T
Difficulty breathing
What is Dyspnea
The medical term for an under active thyroid
What is HYPOthyroid
What this depiction and descriptions are known as.
What is the Universal Sign for Choking
To be free to do as desired or preferred
What is ad lib
Good looks, Callie’s baby daddy, Lexie’s love of a lifetime , and best friend to Derek
Who is Mark Sloan
The device on which blood pressure is measured by reading numbers while listening for whoosh sound and return to silence
What is S-P-H-Y-G-M-O-M-A-N-O-M-E-T-E-R
Pain or difficultly while urinating
What is Dysuria
Higher than normal concentrations of Potassium (K+) in blood serum
What is HYPERkalemia
The number one preventable injury in healthcare facilities.
What are falls
Every other day
What is QOD