Vocab
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
What is the term for a blood infection that results in a life-threatening immune response?
Sepsis
qHS
At bedtime
What is the term for blood in urine?
Hematuria
What are the "ABC"s of nursing?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What is the term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia (under 70)
Ischemia
Before meals
Normal heartrate
60 - 100 bpm
What does "SBAR" stand for?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
Thrombosis
Blood clot
What is the term for food or fluid going into the lung?
Aspiration
PO
By mouth
Normal respiration rate
12 - 20 bpm
True or False:
A nurse can delegate patient education to a CNA
False
Atelectasis
Fully or partially collapsed lung
What is a myocardial infarction?
Heart attack
What is a cerebrovascular accident?
Stroke
Normal oxygen saturation
95 - 100%
True or False:
Pain is considered as high of a priority as the nursing "ABCs"
False.
Important BUT not as important as the nursing "ABCs"
What is the term for excessive bleeding?
Hemorrhage
q2 hours
Every 2 hours
What is Dysuria?
Painful urination
What is the term for a drop in blood pressure when changing positions?
Orthostatic hypotension
DAILY DOUBLE.
What is the name of the pulse site on the wrist?
Radial pulse