types of nurses
what Is an rn
registered nurse
what is used to listen to lungs and heart
stethoscope
what is charting?
updating patients records
what does chronic mean
long term
what is intubation
a tube in airway to help patient breath
what is a cna
certified nurse assistant
what is used to check blood oxygen levels
pulse oximeter
what is a crash cart
a cart with supplies for emergencies
what does pre op mean
care given before surgery
what is a ventilator
a machine that provided mechanical breathing for pateints
what is a np
nurse practioner
what is used to check ears
otoscope
what is a diagnosis
recognizing a condition or disease
what is a ultra sound
medical imaging
what is a glucometer
device to check blood glucose levels
What is a cnm
certified nurse midwife
what is used to check eyes
penlight
what is a specimen
bodily sample
what are codes used for
what is an IV catheter
a tube put in your vein most coomonly in your arm
what is a aprn
advanced practice registered nurse
what machine helps restore heart rhythm
defibrillator
what is a biopsy
small sample of flesh for testing
what is the method triager used for
prioritizing patients on severity
what is a respiratory rate
how many breaths you take in a minute