Medical vocabulary
What is another word for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What does "call bell" mean?
Button patients press for help
How can you calm an anxious patient?
Speak slowly, show empathy, reassure...
What tool is used to listen to the heart, lungs and bowels?
Stethoscope
What does "nausea" mean?
Feeling like you might vomit
What is the opposite of tachycardia?
Bradycardia
What do nurses wear on their hands for protection?
Gloves
How can you assess a patient's overall well-being?
What is used to measure oxygen saturation?
Pusle oximeter
What is the opposite of "diarrhea"?
Constipation
What does NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth
Temp, HR, RR, BP
How can you show active listening?
Eye contact, nodding, repeating key points
What does "dyspnea" mean?
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
What is another word for "no fever"
Afebrile
What do you say when entering a patient's room?
"Hello, my name is___ I'm your nurse today"
Give an example of a therapeutic response
"That sounds difficult, tell me more"
What is used to check a patient's temperature?
Thermometer
What does edema refer to?
Swelling due to fluid
What does "PRN" mean on a medication order?
As needed
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment
How can you ask about pain in a professional way?
"Can you rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10?"
What is used to administer IV fluids?
IV pump
What does "dizzy" mean?