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subdural hematoma | a blood clot under the dura mater, the fibrous membrane forming the outer envelope of the brain and spinal cord usually resulting from trauma to the head |
patient intervention screen/ electronic health record | a computer based client care document containing the same information as a kardex this is an electronic version of kardex. |
stethoscope | a device that amplifies sound, used by doctors to listen to the heart and to take blood pressure. |
otoscope | a device used to examine the ears |
ophthalmoscope | a device used to examine the eyes |
sphygmomanometer | a device used to take blood pressure |
admitting/ provisional diagnosis | a diagnosis subject to change after an actual dagnosis has been established |
prophylactic | a measure taken to prevent a problem from developing |
loading dose | a medication ordered as a single order stat medication with a dose that is higher than the usual or routine dose. |
P-chart | a paper chart |
credentialling | a process whereby a peer group judges an individuals qualifications to perform certain services |
pre admission | a process wherein clients who are booked for surgery receive preoperative and postoperative teaching and fill in documents ahead of time |
emesis basin/ k basin | a small basin, usually kidney shaped used for clients to vomit into or cough up sputum or phlegm. it is also used to hold solutions for a variety of purposes. It may be ordered sterile or just clean. |