Medical Terminology
This term means "inflammation of the liver"
What is hepatitis
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection
What is hand hygiene?
This site is most commonly used to measure pulse in an unconscious adult.
What is the carotid artery?
The nursing code of ethics emphasizes this as a priority.
What is client well-being or patient safety?
This is the best location for a sub-q injection on a thin adult.
What is the abdomen?
"Bradycardia" refers to this heart rate condition
What is a slow heart rate?
This type of precaution is used when a patient has MRSA.
What are contact precautions?
The most accurate method for taking a core body temperature.
What is rectal?
This principle involves keeping patient information private.
What is confidentiality?
The correct angle for an IM injection.
What is 90 degrees?
The prefix "neuro" refers to this body system.
What is the nervous system?
When caring for a patient with C.Diff, this specific hand hygiene method must be used.
What is washing with soap and water?
The normal range for adult respiratory rate.
What is 12-20 breaths per minute?
When a patient refuses care, the nurse must uphold this ethical principle.
What is autonomy?
A nurse notes 200ml of dark, concentrated urine after an 8 hour shift. This could indicate this condition.
What is dehydration?
"Dyspnea" is the medical term for this symptom.
What is difficulty breathing?
The kind of mask used for patients with airborne infections like TB.
What is an N95 respirator?
The blood pressure reading for hypotension.
What is below 90/60 mmHg?
This term describes when a nurse acts in the patient's best interest.
What is advocacy?
When checking orthostatic vitals, you should do this before moving the patient.
What is check baseline vitals in the lying position?
This term refers to low blood sodium levels.
What is hyponatremia?
This technique ensures the sterile field remains uncontaminated
What is sterile technique?
This is the vital sign considered the most sensitive early indicator of deterioration.
What is respiratory rate?
The professional regulatory body of LPNs in Alberta.
What is the CLPNA?
To reduce the risk of aspiration during a tube feed, the nurse should place the patient in this position.
What is semi-fowlers or Fowlers position (30-45 degrees)?