Medical Terminology
What does "bradycardia" mean?
This term means a slower than normal heart rate.
What are the four primary vital signs?
These four health indicators include temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
What is a stethoscope used for?
This tool is used by nurses to listen to a patient’s heart and lungs.
The number one way to prevent the spread of infection is
Handwashing
After high school, what is the minimum degree required to become a Registered Nurse (RN)?
What is an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Define "auscultation" and it's purpose in nursing.
This term describes listening to internal body sounds, usually with a stethoscope, during a physical exam.
How is body temperature typically measured?
This vital sign is often taken orally, rectally, axillary, in the ear, or across the forehead.
What is the function of a thermometer in nursing?
This tool is used to measure a patient’s body temperature.
Nurses use these items (like gloves and masks) to protect themselves and patients from germs.
This licensing exam must be passed to officially work as an RN.
What is the NCLEX-RN?
Explain the term "hypertension" in relation to patient health.
This term refers to high blood pressure.
What is a normal resting heart rate for an adult?
This number range, between 60 and 100 beats per minute, is considered a normal adult resting heart rate.
Describe what a pulse oximeter does.
This device clips to a finger and measures oxygen saturation in the blood.
Before giving a patient medication, a nurse should always check this at least twice.
The patient's identity
A nurse who wants to give advanced care (like a nurse practitioner) usually needs what level of degree?
What is a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing?
What is the meaning of "cyanosis"?
This term refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen.
Explain the significance of blood pressure readings.
These two numbers, systolic and diastolic, are used together to assess heart health.
This small, clear tube is inserted into a vein to deliver fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream.
This tool is an IV catheter.
When lifting a patient, what part of the body should a nurse use to avoid back injury?
What are the legs, not back
What is the term for the supervised, hands-on training nursing students complete in hospitals and clinics?
What are clinical rotations?
What does "sphygmomanometer" refer to, and what is its use?
This long word names the instrument used to measure blood pressure.
What factors can affect a patient's respiratory rate?
Stress, exercise, illness, or medications are all factors that can influence this vital sign.
This soft, flexible tube is inserted into the nose or mouth to help a patient breathe.
This tool is a nasal cannula (oxygen tube).
In case of a fire in the hospital, nurses use the acronym R.A.C.E.. What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate.
What professional quality is considered just as important as medical knowledge for success in nursing school?
What is compassion?