Nursing Abbreviations
Nothing by mouth
What does NPO stand for?
Pulse oximeter
What measures oxygen saturation?
They are antibiotics meant to kill bacteria in the body. EX: Penicillin
What is the purpose of "cillin" drugs?
206
How many bones are in the adult human body?
2.2lbs equals 1kg
What is the formula for converting pounds to kilograms?
Deep vein thrombosis
What does DVT stand for?
Catheter
What drains and collects urine from the bladder?
Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right time, Right route
What are first 5 of the patient medication administration rights?
Jaw bone
What is the most common term for "mandible"?
Equals 1,000 micrograms (mcg)
What is1 milligram (mg)?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation. Used for ease of conversation between health professionals.
What does SBAR stand for and what is it used for?
To encourage deep breathing by the patient and prevent lung complications.
What is the function of an incentive spirometer?
Nausea/vomiting
What do anti-emetics treat?
Skin
What is the largest organ in the body?
Equals 1,000 grams (G)
What is 1 kilogram (kg)?
Name an example of an NSAID
What is Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, ketoralac (Toradol)?
To alleviate nausea, to allow adequate nutrition.
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube?
Beta blockers
What drug class ends in "olol"?
To clot
What is the main function of platelets?
Equals 1,000 milligrams (mg)
What is 1 gram (G)?
Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation.
What does PERRLA stand for?
Pyxis
What machine stores and dispenses medications?
ACE, ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, furosemide, coreg, digoxin, enalapril, lorsartan, metoprolol, etc
What are examples of medications that treats heart failure?
O-negative
What is the universal blood donor type?
Equals 30 milliliters (mL)
What is 1 ounce (oz)?