Math and Medical Terminology
Abbreviation that means "Twice a day"
What is BID
The supplies that are used for transmission precautions
What is "personal Protection Equipment"
Disease that affects the airways, making it harder to breathe. These patients may not be able to lie flat for very long. May need oxygen therapy sometimes or all the time. (Abbreviation ok)
What is COPD
What are the 4 directions in the accronym "R.A.C.E"
What is:
1. Remove patient
2. Alarm or alert
3. Contain if possible
4. Extinguish
The order vital signs are typically reported
What is "T-P-R-BP-O2"
18 ounces in milliliters
What is 540mL
Areas where the bones lie closer to the skin, causing increased risk for pressure ulcers
What are bony prominences
A common symptom for people with heart failure relating to the lower extremities.
What is edema
This should always be in the lowest position except during care.
What is the bed
Between oral and temporal - the more accurate temperature
What is oral
A diet order "CCHO"
What is Controlled Carb
Precautions with the motto "If it's wet and not yours, Wear gloves!"
What are standard precautions
A virus that has 3 stages and results in no immune system
What is HIV
The most common event in long term care facilities that require an incident report
What are falls
A distinction that indicates an area where blood pressure should not be taken
What is a limb alert
1/2 of 16 ounces in cc
What is 240cc
Areas where Bacteria or Viruses live and grow the best - part of the chain of infection
What are reservoirs
Common in older women especially. Burning, frequent, urgent voiding. Common symptom is confusion.
What is a UTI
Basins are always dried after use to prevent this.
Bacterial growth
The information you need to document for O2 sats along with the %
What is room air or L of oxygen therapy
Blue color to lips, fingers and toes
What is Cyanotic
Your action when a patient's wound is bigger than it was yesterday
What is Report it to the nurse
To prevent spread of illness, this is done before and after all patient contact.
What is "handwashing"
The steps of the "FAST exam"
What are
1. Face
2. Arms
3. Speech
4. Time
A nursing assistant's action when the vitals are:
98.8
104
14
168/92
86% RA
What is Report to the nurse ASAP