Prac Vocab 1

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Registered Nurse (RN)

A nurse who has passed a national licensure exam given by the state, after he/she has complete a course of study that is two to five yrs in length.

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

A nurse who administered anesthesia monitors patients during surgery and assists the anesthesiologist.

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Clinical nurse specialist(CNS)

A nurse who specializes in a specific nursing area, such as intensive care, trauma or emergency care, psychiatry, pediatrics neonatal, and geriatrics.

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Neonatal

Concerning the first 28-30 days after birth

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Nurse practitioner (CRNP)

An advanced practice registered nurse. Trained to assess patients needs and be able to diagnose and provide medication.

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Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN, LVN)

A nurse who is required to complete a one to 2 yr state approved curriculum and pass a national licensure exam administered by the state.

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Certified nurse assistant (CNA)

A nurse who is trained on the job or educated in the classroom which may include a high school course. Receives certification or registration by completing a 75--120 hrs state approved program and passing a national licensure exam administered by the state.

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Geriatric assistant

A CNA who cares for the elderly

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Home health care assistant

A CNA who travels to a patient's home to provide health services.

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supine position

lying face up

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prone position

lying face down

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Sims position

A position in which the patient lies on his/her left side with the right knee drawn up to the abdomen. This is used for rectal exams or enemas.

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Fowler's position

A position in which the patient lies on his/her back with the head elevated. This position facilitates breathing and is most frequently used at 45 degree angle

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dangling position

patient sits with their legs over the side of the bed.

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diaphoresis

profuse sweating

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cyanosis

A condition in which a patient has a bluish color due to circulatory difficulties

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Pressure ulcers

Decubitus ulcers, or bed sores pressure ulcers develop when a patient confined to bed is not turned often nor kept clean and dry

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Distal

further from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment

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mitered corner

a corner that is made by folding and tucking the sheet so that it lies flat and neat against the mattress

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intake and output

The measurement of the patient's fluid intake and output

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edema

puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid

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Intravenous (IV)

A tube used to put a substance into the patient's vein

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irrigation

Giving fluids through tubes inserted into the body

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emesis

vomiting

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Isolation

Protects the patient and the person entering the room

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Standard Precautions

Rules and recommendations that all healthcare workers must follow to prevent the spread of disease caused by bloodborne and body fluid pathogens, and practice handwash, wear PPE.

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reverse isolation

Used to protect certain patients from infectious organisms by healthcare workers and visitors wearing PPE.

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