The abbreviations NC/NP would be associated with this type of order.
What is a cardiopulmonary (respiratory care) or oxygen order
100
Many cardiovascular therapies are performed by this healthcare professional.
Who is a cardiologist
100
This technique is often used postoperatively to encourage patients to breathe deeply.
What is incentive spirometry
100
These are the three divisions of the physical medicine department.
What is physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
100
This is another name for a nursing treatment.
What is a nursing intervention
200
Physical therapy is often consulted to assist a patient with their ROM. This is the meaning of this abbreviation.
What is range of motion
200
This procedure uses a balloon to open narrowed or closed blood vessels.
What is angioplasty
200
These three criteria are required for a complete oxygen order.
What is the amount of oxygen, the delivery device, and the flow rate.
200
This therapy assists patients to return to their greatest possible functional independence.
What is occupational therapy
200
This traction device is designed to assist the patient in moving while in bed.
What is an overhead frame and trapeze
300
A patient scheduled for a CABG would be having this surgical procedure.
What is a coronary artery bypass graft
300
This is a process used to restore normal cardiac rhythm.
What is defibrillation
300
This is the name for difficult or labored breathing.
What is dyspnea
300
This therapy is the evaluation and treatment of oral, motor, swallowing, cognitive-linguistic, speech, and language disorders.
What is speech therapy
300
This treatment will likely be ordered when a patient's kidneys are not functioning normally and are not filtering waste products.
What is dialysis
400
When a patient can bear weight on an extremity at their comfort level, this abbreviation is often used.
What is WBAT
400
This electronic device regulates the pace of the heart when the heart is incapable of doing so.
What is a cardiac pacemaker
400
This technique is used to loosen secretions by rhythmically tapping the chest wall with cupped hands.
What is chest percussion therapy
400
Patient injured in accidents, sports, and work-related activities improve their mobility with the use of this therapy.
What is physical therapy
400
These are the two main types of traction used in hospitals.
What is skin and skeletal traction
500
CPM is a therapy often used after a total knee replacement. This is the meaning of CPM.
What is continuous passive motion
500
This device is placed at the sight of a narrowing or blockage in order to keep an artery open.
What is a stent
500
An intubated patient has this type of tube in place.
What is an endotracheal tube
500
This is another name for speech therapy.
What is speech language pathology
500
This treatment concept enables healthcare providers to use technology to perform less-invasive procedures, as opposed to the open surgery techniques that were once required.