Medical Terminology
Meaning of Q2H
What is every two hours?
Item that may be needed for bathing.
What are wash cloths, towels, cleansing agent, etc.?
Color that signifies fall risk
What is yellow?
Disposal container for a sharp item
Meaning of NPO
What is nothing per mouth?
Item that may be needed to provide oral care.
What are toothbrush, toothpaste, denture cup, denture cleaner, floss, etc.?
Meaning of hypertension
What is high blood pressure?
Goes on waist of patient to assist with ambulation
Gait belt
Most important element of infection prevention
What is hand hygiene?
Meaning of I's and O's
Intake and output
A way to preserve a patient's dignity while bathing & toileting?
What is providing privacy? Closing curtain, uncovering only what is necessary, etc.?
Diastolic number of the blood pressure
What is the bottom number?
Mobilizing patients prevents....
What is risks of immobility, such as pneumonia, DVTs, pressure injuries, etc.?
An illness or physical condition that alters brain function
What is delirium, confusion, dementia?
Definition of febrile
What is a fever?
Reason for providing perineal and Foley care for patients
What is preventing CAUTI? Catheter associated urinary tract infection.
Meaning of pulse ox
What is a measurement of oxygen in the blood (oxygen saturation)?
Piece of equipment to assist with lifting patients
Vanderlift, Sabina, etc.
What is a half of a tennis ball?
Meaning of PRN
What is "as needed?"
Ingredient/Name of Cleansing Agent
What is Chlorhexidine? Hibiclens is brand name.
Average* heart rate for adult
What is 60-100 beats per minute?
Definition of ROM
Range of motion - movement of joint through it's natural motion
What is white?