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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |