Nursing Class Quiz 5 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/ EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | Eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| ER | Emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| fl; fld | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| Fuo | fever of unknown origin |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| Gl | gastro-intestinal |
| GU | genito-urinary |
| h; hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | left; liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| Body Mechanics | Efficient and safe use of the body by the coordination of body alignment, balance and movement |
| ABC'S | Alignment, Base of Support, Coordination |
| prone position | laying on stomach |
| supine position | laying on back flat |
| Re-position in bed or chair every _____________ hrs | 2 |
| Incident Report | method of documenting facts surrounding an unexpected event in a healthcare setting |
| laws | are rules made by the government to help protect the public |
| criminal law | offenses against the public |
| civil law | deal with relationships between people |
| tort | a wrong committed against a person or property |
| Malpractice | giving care for which you are not allowed legally to perform |
| Negligence | Actions or failure to act or give proper care, resulting in injury |
| Assault | Act of threatening to touch, or attempting to touch a person, without proper consent (CONSENT) |
| Battery | Touching a person with consent |
| Consent | the right to decide what will be done to the body and who can touch the body |
| False imprisonment | unlawful restraining or restricting a person's movement |
| Defamation | False statement made to a third person that causes a person shame or ridicule, or ruins the reputations |
| Diversion of Drugs | unauthorized taking or use of any drug |
| Neglect | a failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish or mental illness |
| ethics | is knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct, or knowing right from wrong |
| Confidentiality | not disclosing or telling information that is personal or private about a resident, except to authorized people |
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