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a blood clot under the dura matter , the firbrous membrane forming the outer envelope of the brain and spinal cord, usually resulting from trauma to the head | subdural hematoma |
a computer based client-care document containing the same information as a Kardex. This is an electronic version of a traditional kardex | patient intervention screen |
a device that amplifies sound, used by doctor's and other healthcare professionals to listen to the heart and to take blood pressure | stethoscope |
a device used to examine the ears | otoscope |
a device used to examine the eyes | ophthalmoscope |
a device used to take blood pressure | sphygmomanometer |
a diagnosis subject to change after an actual diagnosis has been established | provisional diagnosis |
a measure taken to prevent a problem from developing | prophylactic |
a medication ordered as a single-order stat medication with a dose that is hight than the usual or routine dose | loading dose |
a paper chart | Pchart |
a process whereby a peer group judges an individual's qualifications to perform certain services | credentialling |
a process wherein clients who are booked for surgery receive prooperative and postoperative teaching and fill in documents ahead of time | pre-admission |
a small basin, usually kidney shaped, used for clients who 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 | emesis basin |
a special assessment for a client who has had head trauma or surgery, including cheeks on neurological functionin, such as verbal response and pupil dilation | head injury routine |
a specially prepared sterile tray containing the basic quipment to change a dressing on a wound or surgical incision. It contains a K-basin, 4x4 gauze,dressing, a galley cup and usually two sets of disposable forceps | dressing tray |