abbreviations
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
what is postmortem care
care of the body after death
used to let patients use the BR in bed
bedpan
performs ADLs for residents
CNA
HTN
hypertension
DNR
do not resuscitate
Men use to urinate in
urinal
Supervises all nursing staff
RN/DON
HOB
head of bed
what is sterilization
kills all microorganisms
used to collect specimens or measure urine
nun's cap
Cleans resident's rooms
housekeeping
who can prescribe care
MD/doctor
what is the abbreviation for personal protective equipment
PPE
used to assist patient to walk
gait belt
An advocate for resident's rights
Ombudsman
TID
3x per day
What is a myocardial infarction
heart attack
used to get patients off the floor after a fall
mechanical lift
draws blood performs venipuncture
lab