Nursing Terms
What is the medical term for high blood pressure ?
What is Hypertension ?
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Inspection
Palpation
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Auscultation
What is Percussion ?
What is the anatomical name for the collarbone?
What is the Clavicle ?
This chronic respiratory disease is characterized by airway inflammation and reversible bronchoconstriction triggered by allergens or irritants
What is Asthma ?
What is the name of the tool used to visualize the inside of an ear ?
What is an Otoscope ?
This term describes the bluish tinting of skin as a result of poor oxygenation
What is Cyanosis/Cyanotic ?
What PPE is used for a patient placed on DROPLET precautions ?
What is Mask, Gloves, Gown ?
What fetal presentation is normal during a vaginal delivery ?
What is Head First ?
This common electrolyte imbalance results from excessive vomiting, suctioning, or frequent urination and can cause cardiac arrhythmias
What is Hypokalemia ?
What intervention is commonly utilized as a first line for patients experiencing an asthma attack ?
What is an Inhaler/Albuterol ?
This term refers to the grinding of teeth
What is Bruxism ?
Which of these tasks can the nurse NOT delegate to the UAP ?
Take vitals
Assist in Ambulation
Administer Medications
Feed a patient
What is administer medications ?
Describe what is shown in a Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer
What is an Open wound with full-thickness tissue loss, Skin deterioration, and exposed muscle, tendon, or bone ?
This acute condition occurs when a clot is lodged in the pulmonic arteries, triggering ventilation impairment, increased R Ventricular workload and potentially death
What is Pulmonary Embolism ?
This abnormal breath sound, often heard during inspiration is high pitched and indicates narrowing or obstruction of the upper airway
What is Stridor ?
This is the medical term for bruising
What is Ecchymosis ?
What are three assessments for a patient in restraints ?
What is Circulation, Skin Integrity, Range of Motion ?
Name the 5 Cardiac Landmarks for auscultation of the heart sounds
This condition refers to extremely high maternal blood pressure, Abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, and episodes of seizures
What is Eclampsia ?
This hormone is secreted by the kidneys and stimulates the bone marrow to increase production of red blood cells
What is Erythropoietin ?
What is the formal name for CABG ?
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ?
What gauge needle is commonly utilized for blood transfusions and why ?
What is 18-20 gauge depending on severity, Wider needle allows for thicker fluid administration ?
This Cranial Nerve, is the longest nerve and runs through the neck and chest, helps regulate heart rate, digestion, and other reflex actions.
What is the Vagus nerve ?
A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and causes weakness in the muscles and trouble walking is known as...?
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka ALS ?
Interpret the following Report:
Pt. is a 69 y/o F. pmHx of DM2, Bilat. LE edema, HTN, COPD. A&Ox3. C/o RUQ Abd pain with SOB and N/V.
Patient is a 69 year old Female with a past medical history of type 2 diabetes, bilateral lower extremity edema, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Alert and Oriented times 3. Complaints of Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal pain with shortness of breath and nausea and vomiting.