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ch.2 HLHS 101
cards for discussion ch 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | acronym for types of info in medical notes Subjective- Objective- Assessment- Plan |
| Vital Signs (VS) | Heart rate- HR Respiratory rate- RR Blood pressure- BP Temperature- T |
| anesthesiologist | physician with special training in pain sedation and pain control |
| physician assistant (PA) | healthcare provider who works under the license of a supervising physician |
| nurse practitioner (NP) | nurse with postgraduate training that serves as a midlevel healthcare provider and works under the license of supervising physician |
| licensed practical nurse (LPN) | trained and certified to provide basic care to patients |
| registered nurse (RN) | advanced level nurse who completes an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and often assists with patient care planning and patient education |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| ROS | review of symptoms |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |