Nursing abbreviations
DRG
What is Diagnosis-Related Group
The part of the nursing uniform worn on top of scrubs during a procedure
What is an isolation gown
Illness or injury that began prior to the insurance being effective
What is pre-existing condition
This is a substance which is used to cure poison or disease
What is an antidote?
This insurance is Federally funded by Social Security for elderly 65 and over, and those receiving social security disability.
What is Medicare
AEB
What is As Evidenced By
Prevents nurse from accidentally scratching patient, getting caught in patients bedding or clothing and decreases the risk of carrying bacteria from one patient to another.
What is keeping nails short and trimmed?
On average how many miles does a nurse walk in a typical 12-hour shift?
What is 4-5 miles? Double the distance of most other professions.
This is the word meaning 'to form pus'
What is fester?
This insurance is federally funded, and a state regulated plan designed to help people with low income to pay for health care services.
What is Medicaid
NCLEX
What is National Council Licensure Examination
Famous gator brand footwear
What are crocks?
This government agency provides statistics about health conditions and diseases, monitors disease outbreaks, and implements prevention strategies.
What is CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This word means greasy or oily
What is sebaceous?
Medical Plan Part A covers the following health care services
What are Hospitalization, Hospice Care, and Skilled Nursing Care in facility post hospital
DOE
What is Dyspnea On Exertion
All nurses are required to wear a _____ _____ to work and keep on the entire shift.
What is Name Badge?
How many parts are included in a pt's care plan
What is 3
This word means threatening to cause death, or in terms of cancer, that has spread throughout the body.
What is malignant?
Medicare Part B covers the following medical services
What are Medical Doctor visits, ambulance, laboratory testing, medical equipment
NAD
What is No Apparent Distress
What phrase was used on a daytime talk show that outraged nurses/medical staff around the world?
What is a Doctors Stethoscope
State that opened the first nursing school
What is New York
This word means 'one who is morbidly anxious, about personal health, or suffering from imagined illness.
What is a hypochondriac?
Medicare Part D covers the following medical services
What is Prescription medication