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NURSE VOCABULARY
EXAM STUDY
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic | of a relating to the treatment of a disease or a disorder, therapeutic diets may include calorie and salt, restrictions |
| Transdermal | crossing through the skin, the healthcare provider prescribes a transdermal, nicotine patch for a patient participating in the smoking cestation program. |
| Transmission | transfer such as a as of a disease from one person to another. For example, nurses should wash their hands to prevent the transmission of infection. |
| Trauma | injury, wound example, the accident victim had severe facial trauma |
| Triage | the process, used to determine the priority of treatment for patients, according to the severity of the patient's condition, and the likelihood that benefit from the treatment |
| Ubiquitous | being or saving them to be everywhere at once the patient noticed ubiquitous no smoking signs and the clinic |
| Vascular | of relating to blood vessels the patient underwent vascular surgery for the repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. |
| Virulent | extremely harmful and severe the very infection required an aggressive treatment regimen |
| Virus | microscopic, infectious agent, capable of replicated only in living cells, usually causing infectious disease example a person with a cold her go shopping can transmit a virus to others |
| Vital | essential, the paramedic knows that that it is vital to learn the type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim |
| Volume | amount of space occupied by a fluid example the nurse recorded the volume of cough syrup administered to the patient |
| Therapeutic | of a relating to the treatment of a disease or a disorder, therapeutic diets may include calorie and salt, restrictions |
| Toxic | causing harm poisonous the PDF for example, the pediatric healthcare provider recommended that the patient of a toddler keep all toxic substances of the toddler out of the toddlers reach |
| Syndrome, | group of symptoms that one occurring together, reflect a specific disease or disorder. |
| Symptom | an Indication of a problem for example, the nurse recognize that the patient's weakness was a symptom of bleeding after surgery |
| Symmetric or symmetrical | be an equal, or the same in size and shape and relative position. For example, the paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest were symmetrical after the accident. |
| Suppress | just stop or subdue example when the child's temperature decreased the nurse check to see if any medication had been given that would have suppressed the fever |
| Supplement | to take in addition to, or to complete for example the dietitian instructed the patients to supplement their diets with calcium tablets to help build strong bones |
| Sublingual | under the tongue example, the patient was prescribed as sublingual medication for chest pain |
| Sub cutaneous | under the skin, example the nurse administer the medication by a subcutaneous injection |
| Status | means condition example the paramedic recognized her patient status was unstable which necessitated the immediate transport to the nearest medical center |
| Retain | means to hold or keep the nurse administered and medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause swelling |
| Respiration | exaltation of air for example exercise increases the rate and depth of an individual's respirations |
| Residual | remaining or continuing example patients Often have residual weakness after suffering a stroke |
| Renal | or relating to the kidneys for example, the nurse closely monitor the oral intake and urinary output as a patient with acute renal failure |
| Recur | check her again turn sure that the truth cavity does not recur the dental hygienist instruct the patient to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly |
| Rationale | the underlying reason, for example, turn sure that the patient will follow diet instructions. The medical assistant explained the rationale for the low salt diet. |
| Prognosis, | anticipated, or expected course or outcome. For example, the healthcare provider explained that with treatment the patient's prognosis was for a long and healthy life. |
| Priority | of great importance for example, the laboratory technician was gentle when inserting the needle because it is a high priority to ensure that the patient does not experience excessive pain, discomfort, or discomfort during the procedure |
| Primary | first or most significant the patient's primary concern was when he could return to work after the operation |
| Pre-existing | already present the nurse notify the healthcare provider that the patient has a pre-existing condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery |
| Predisposed | to make more susceptible or more likely to occur. For example, the dietitian explains that high dietary fat intake, predisposes some people to heart disease. |
| Precipitous, | rapid, uncontrolled for example, the paramedic assisted the pregnant woman during the precipitous delivery in our home |
| Precaution | preventative measure for example, the laboratory technician work gloves, as a precaution against blood contamination |
| Potential | capable of Occurring or likely to occur for example, because the patient was very weak. The first physical therapist felt that the patient had a high potential for falling falling. |
| Potent | producing a strong effect for example, the potent medication immediately relieve the patient's pain |
| Posterior | located behind in the back, for example the dentist exam in the posterior surface of The truth for a cavity |
| Pathology | process causes and effects of disease, abnormality. For example, the healthcare provider called to request the pathology report for her patient. |
| Pathogenic | causing or able to cause disease. Viruses and bacteria are pathogenic organisms |
| Patent | open, for example the nurse checked to see the weather the intravenous Natil was patent before giving the patent a medication |
| Parameter | a characteristic or constant factor a limit for example, the dietitian explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet |
| Otic | Of the air for example, the healthcare provider prescribed an optic medication to treat the patient's ear infection |
| Oral | given through or affecting the mouth. For example, the patient instructions stated no oral fluids for 24 hours following surgery. |
| Ongoing | meaning continuous example the nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ongoing throughout the patient's entire hospital stay |
| Occluded | closed or obstructed. For example, the patient's foot was cold and blue. The nurse reported that the patient circulation to the foot was occluded |
| Nutrient, | substance or ingredient that provides numerous nutrition |
| Neurovascular | of relating to the nervous system and blood vessels, example strokes, and aneurysms or neurovascular disorders |
| Neurologic | of relating to the nervous system for example, the nurse check the neurologic status of the patient who is brought to the emergency room after a motorcycle accident |
| Muscular, skeletal | of or relating to the muscle and skeleton For example, as a result of overtraining, the athlete suffered a musculoskeletal into jury |
| Manifestation | an indication or sign of the condition. For example, the dietitian look for a manifestation of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss, and or poor skin condition. |
| Lethargic | difficult to arouse example and license assistive personnel observed that on the morning after the patient received a sleeping pill the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast |
| Lateral | on the side, for example the physical therapist recommended exercises to help increase the strength of the patient's lateral muscles |
| Layton. | Present, but not active or visible for example, the Layton infection, pretty symptoms only when the patient's condition was weakened from another illness. |
| Laceration | is a cut or tare tear For example, After the accident, the paramedic exam at the patient's lacerations |
| Labile | Changing rapidly in often, for example, because a child's temperature is liable LABILE, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temperature frequently |
| Kinetic | related to movement for example, kinetic energy from the battery of a medical assistant tablet, cause a device to feel warm to the touch |
| Invasive, | inserting, or entering into the body part for example, the laboratory technician is careful When obtaining blood samples because this invasive procedure may cause problems, such as infection or bruising |
| Intubate | transport a tube and just some thing usually a patient's airway. For example, the patient was unable to breathe effectively, so they healthcare provider hatchet intubate immediately. |
| Intact | lays unharmed. The nurse observed that the patient's bandage was intact. |
| Insidious | so gradual as to not become a parent for a long time. For example, the healthcare provider explained that the cancer probably started years ago, but had not been detected because the spread was insidious |
| Initiate | to begin her, put into practice. For example, the nurse decided to initiate safety razors to prevent injury because the patient was very weak. |
| Ingest | To swallow for digestion for example, a paramedic may contact opposing control center when providing emergency care for a child who has ingested cleaning fluid |
| Inflamed, | red and swollen, warm and often tender. For example, the nurse observe the skin around the patient's wound was inflamed. |
| implies | Imply issues addressed, without explicitly, stating, for example, the look on the administrators face imply that she was happy about the results of the inspection. The sender of a message________. |
| infers | To conclude or deduce. When the patient started crying while receiving an injection, The nurse inferred that the patient was in pain The receiver of the message _______. |
| Infection | contamination, or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic Organisms, for example the healthcare provider, prescribe antibiotics for the patient with bacterial infection |
| Incidence | occurrence example in recent years. There has been an increase incidents of infections that do not respond to antibiotics. |
| Impervious, | Impervious, the impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through. For example, standard precautions require the use of impervious gloves when bodily fluids are handled. |
| Impending | occurring in the near future, about to happen for example, the nurse manager increase the emergency room stopping, and the anticipation of accidents being caused by the impending storm snowstorm |
| Impaired | diminished or lacking some usual quality or level. For example, the paramedic stated the patient impaired speech was obvious in the way she slurred her words. |
| Hygiene | measures are contributing to cleanliness and good health example the dental assistant teachers patients about good hygiene practices to maintain strong teeth |
| Hydration, | maintenance, a body fluid balance. For example, the medical assistant explains the adequate hydration helps keep skin soft and supple. |
| Hematologic | of or relating to blood. For example, pregnancy can put a woman at risk for anemia, which is a hematologic disorder |
| Gastrointestinal | of a relating to the stomach and the intestines example the patient was diagnosed with a Gastrointestinal disease |
| Flushed | red, and or readied appearance. For example, the therapist observed that the patient's face was flushed. As the patient completed the exercises. |
| Need words A - Flushed |
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