Comprehensive Vocabulary Guide for Nursing Careers: Fokus Deutsch B1/B2
Bibliographic Information and Course Overview
The text titled "Fokus Deutsch – Erfolgreich in Pflegeberufen B1/B2 Wortliste" is a comprehensive vocabulary guide published by Cornelsen Verlag GmbH, Berlin, specifically intended for those training or working in nursing and healthcare professions. The first edition was released in 2018, with further copyright updates in 2019. The redaction team includes Dr. Barbara Welzel and Franziska Gross, with project management by Gertrud Deutz and technical implementation by finedesign, Berlin. This specific resource carries the ISBN: 978-3-06-021305-4. The material is meticulously structured to help students prepare for the telc Deutsch B1–B2 Pflege examination, with high-priority exam vocabulary highlighted in bold within the original text. The vocabulary list is divided into distinct thematic modules spanning workplace organization, medical procedures, patient communication, and professional ethics.
Chapter 1: Workplace Structure and Initial Care Procedures
Chapter 1, titled "Am Arbeitsplatz" (At the Workplace), establishes the foundational vocabulary for navigating a nursing environment. It covers various types of facilities such as the "Altenpflegeeinrichtung" (nursing care facility), "Altenpflegeheim" (nursing home), and "Pflegeheim." The hierarchy and personnel are defined through roles including the "Heimleitung" (home management), "Pflegedienstleitung" (abbreviated as PDL), "Wohnbereichsleitung" (WBL), "Pflegefachkraft" (PFK), and "Pflegehilfskraft" (PHK). Organizational tools such as the "Dienstplan" (duty roster), "Schichtplan" (shift plan), and "Organigramm" (organizational chart) are essential for managing shifts like "Fr%fchdienst" (early shift), "Sp%e4tdienst" (late shift), and "Nachtschicht" (night shift). Care activities involve "Grundpflege" (basic care) and "Behandlungspflege" (treatment care), including tasks like "Lagerung" (positioning/bedding), "Anlegen" (applying, such as a bandage), and "Verabreichen" (administering, such as medication). Equipment mentioned includes the "Antithrombosestrumpf" (abbreviated as ATS), "Rollator," "Rollstuhl" (wheelchair), and "Medikamentendispenser."
Chapter 2: Nutrition, Hydration, and Metabolism
Chapter 2, "Essen und Trinken" (Eating and Drinking), focuses on the dietary needs of patients. It introduces various types of nutrition, such as "Vollkost" (full diet), "Schonkost" (light diet), "Aufbaukost" (strengthening diet), and "Reduktionskost" (reduction diet). Specific conditions affecting intake include "Glutenintoleranz" (gluten intolerance), "Laktoseintoleranz," and "Adipositas" (obesity). Clinical complications relate to hydration, including "Dehydration," "Exsikkose" (desiccation/severe dehydration), and the monitoring of "Fl%fcssigkeitsbilanz" (fluid balance). Specialized feeding methods use a "Magensonde" (gastric tube) or "PEG-Sonde" (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy). Documentation is crucial via the "Trinkprotokoll" and "Pflegebericht." Physical assessments include checking "Hautturgor" (skin turgor) to detect a "Fl%fcssigkeitsmangel" (fluid deficiency). Medications for pain, or "Schmerzmedikament," and supplements like "Eiwei%df" (protein) are frequently mentioned alongside tea varieties like "Fencheltee" or "Kamillentee."
Chapter 3: Anatomy, Mobility, and Injury Prevention
Chapter 3, "Wir helfen, wo wir können" (We Help Where We Can), provides an anatomical lexicon. Skeletal terms include the "Wirbels%e4ule" (spine), specifically divided into "Halswirbels%e4ule" (HWS), "Brustwirbels%e4ule" (BWS), and "Lendenwirbels%e4ule." Bones such as the "Oberschenkelknochen" (femur), "Schl%fcsselbein" (clavicle), and "Brustbein" (sternum) are identified. Mobility issues often stem from an "Oberschenkelhalsbruch" (hip fracture) or "Bandscheibenvorfall" (herniated disc). Prevention strategies focus on "Prophylaxe," specifically "Thromboseprophylaxe" and "Dekubitusprophylaxe" to avoid a "Druckgeschw%fcr" (pressure sore) or "Dekubitus." Symptoms described include "bohrend" (boring), "pochend" (throbbing), or "h%e4mmernd" (hammering) pain. Tools for rehabilitation include the "Gymnastikball" and aid devices like the "Schuhlo%f1el" (shoehorn) and "Anziehhilfe" (dressing aid).
Chapter 4: Daily Hygiene and Clinical Documentation
Chapter 4, "Alltag in der Pflege" (Daily Life in Nursing), covers hygiene and excretion management. Procedures include "Ganzk%f6rperw%e4sche" (full body wash) and "Teilk%f6rperw%e4sche" using "Einmalwaschlappen" (disposable washcloths). Excretion terms such as "Urin," "Stuhl" (feces), "F%e4kalien," and "Erbrechen" (vomiting) are addressed, alongside pathologies like "Diarrhoe" (diarrhea) or "Inkontinenz." Management of these issues involves "Inkontinenzmaterial," "Bettsch%fcssel," or a "Toilettenstuhl." Professional standards require adhering to "Hygienevorschriften" and proper disinfection using "Desinfektionsmittel." The chapter also introduces the German social insurance system, mentioning "Krankenversicherung" (health insurance), "Rentenversicherung" (pension insurance), "Arbeitslosenversicherung" (unemployment insurance), and "Pflegeversicherung" (nursing care insurance). Documentation is formalized through the "Pflegeplanung," "Pflegeziel," and "AEDL" (Activities of Everyday Living).
Chapter 5: Acute Illness and Medical Assessment
Chapter 5, "Wenn Bewohner erkranken" (When Residents Fall Ill), details clinical assessment and vital signs. Measurements include the "Blutdruck" (blood pressure, often denoted as RR), "Puls," and "K%f6rpertemperatur." Conditions like "Tachykardie" (high heart rate), "Bradykardie" (low heart rate), and "Bluthochdruck" (hypertension) are central. Diagnostic steps involve "Blutabnahme" (blood sampling), "Ultraschalluntersuchung" (ultrasound), and "R%f6ntgen" (x-ray). Highlighting clinical states, terms like "bewusstlos" (unconscious), "blass" (pale), and "fiebrig" (feverish) are used. The "Medizinische Dienst der Krankenversicherung" (MDK) and the "Sozialgesetzbuch" (specifically SGB XI) are listed as vital institutional frameworks. Monitoring is tracked on the "Fieberkurve" or "Krankenkurve."
Chapter 6: Hospital Infrastructure and Specialized Medicine
Chapter 6, "Im Krankenhaus" (In the Hospital), expands on specialized medical environments. It identifies departments like "Chirurgie" (surgery), "Gyn%e4kologie," "Onkologie," and "Inneren Abteilung" (internal medicine). Roles include the "Chefarzt" (head physician), "Oberarzt" (senior physician), and "Assistenzarzt." Medical technology and procedures such as "An%e4sthesie," "Endoskopie," "EKG," and "Drainage" are included. Conditions such as "Diabetes mellitus," "Hepatitis," "Myokardinfarkt" (heart attack), and "Pneumonie" (pneumonia) are described alongside specific surgical terms like "minimalinvasiv" and "Vollnarkose." Dosage units like "Milligramm" are handled as , and pharmaceutical forms include "Tablette," "Kapsel," and "Suppositorium" (suppository).
Chapter 7: Living Environments, Dementia, and Safety
Chapter 7, "Wohnen – schön und sicher" (Living – Beautiful and Safe), focuses on geriatric safety and "Alzheimer-Demenz." Safety hazards are termed "Stolperfalle" (tripping hazard), and prevention is managed through "Sturzprophylaxe." Controversial measures like "freiheitsentziehende Ma%dfnahme" (FEM, freedom-restricting measures) or the use of a "Fixiergurt" (restraint belt) are mentioned in a legal context requiring a "Betreuungsgericht" (guardianship court). Environmental adaptations like being "barrierefrei" (barrier-free) and using a "Treppenlift" are emphasized. Psychological states associated with age, such as "Depression" and "Verwirrtheit" (confusion), are key vocabulary points.
Chapter 8 and 9: Professional Communication and Career Management
Chapters 8 and 9 cover "Kommunikation I & II." Chapter 8 deals with sensory perception (e.g., "Tastsinn" for touch, "Sehverm%f6gen" for vision) and psychological barriers like "Desorientierung." Chapter 9 focuses on the professional application process, including the "Bewerbungsschreiben" (application letter), "Lebenslauf" (CV), and "Vorstellungsgespr%e4ch" (interview). It identifies the "Pflegenotstand" (nursing shortage) and roles such as "Di%e4tassistent" and "Physiotherapeut." The "BMI" () is noted as a standard health metric.
Chapter 10, 11, and 12: Ethics, Gender, and End-of-Life Care
Chapter 10, "Gemeinsam aktiv im Alter," introduces legal documents like the "Patientenverf%fcgung" (living will) and "Vorsorgevollmacht" (power of attorney). Chapter 11, "Typisch Mann? Typisch Frau?" explores "Geschlechterrollen" (gender roles), "Sexualit%e4t," and the maintenance of professional boundaries, warning against "%dcbergriff" (encroachment/assault). Finally, Chapter 12, "Geburt – Leben – Tod" deals with the lifecycle. It focuses on "Biografiearbeit" (biography work), "Palliativ" care, and "Sterbebegleitung" (hospice/terminal care), addressing sensitive topics like "Suizid," "Trauerarbeit" (grief work), and "Beerdigung" (funeral).
Verbs
Anlegen: to apply (as in bandage)
Verabreichen: to administer (medication)
Lagerung: to position (or bed)
essen: to eat
trinken: to drink
Nouns
Altenpflegeeinrichtung: nursing care facility
Altenpflegeheim: nursing home
Pflegeheim: care home
Heimleitung: home management
Pflegedienstleitung: nursing service management
Wohnbereichsleitung: area management
Pflegefachkraft: qualified nursing staff
Pflegehilfskraft: nursing assistant
Dienstplan: duty roster
Schichtplan: shift plan
Organigramm: organizational chart
Grundpflege: basic care
Behandlungspflege: treatment care
Antithrombosestrumpf: anti-thrombosis stockings
Rollator: walker
Rollstuhl: wheelchair
Medikamentendispenser: medication dispenser
Glutenintoleranz: gluten intolerance
Laktoseintoleranz: lactose intolerance
Adipositas: obesity
Dehydration: dehydration
Exsikkose: severe dehydration
Trinkprotokoll: drinking protocol
Pflegebericht: nursing report
Hautturgor: skin turgor
flüssigkeitsbilanz: fluid balance
Schmerzmedikament: pain medication
Eiweiß: protein
Fencheltee: fennel tea
Kamillentee: chamomile tea
Wirbelsäule: spine
Halswirbelsäule: cervical vertebrae
Brustwirbelsäule: thoracic vertebrae
Lendenwirbelsäule: lumbar vertebrae
Oberschenkelknochen: femur
Schulterschlüsselbein: clavicle
Brustbein: sternum
Oberschenkelhalsbruch: hip fracture
Bandscheibenvorfall: herniated disc
Prophylaxe: prevention
Druckgeschwür: pressure sore
Dekubitus: pressure ulcer
Ganzkörperwäsche: full body wash
Teilkörperwäsche: partial body wash
Urin: urine
Stuhl: feces
Fäkalien: fecal matter
Erbrechen: vomiting
Diarrhoe: diarrhea
Inkontinenz: incontinence
Hygienevorschriften: hygiene regulations
Desinfektionsmittel: disinfectants
Krankenversicherung: health insurance
Rentenversicherung: pension insurance
Arbeitslosenversicherung: unemployment insurance
Pflegeversicherung: nursing care insurance
Pflegeplanung: nursing plan
Pflegeziel: nursing goal
AEDL: Activities of Everyday Living
Blutdruck: blood pressure
Puls: pulse
Körpertemperatur: body temperature
Tachykardie: tachycardia
Bradykardie: bradycardia
Bluthochdruck: hypertension
Blutabnahme: blood sampling
Ultraschalluntersuchung: ultrasound examination
Röntgen: X-ray
Medizinische Dienst der Krankenversicherung: Medical Service of Health Insurance
Sozialgesetzbuch: Social Code
Fieberkurve: fever curve
Chirurgie: surgery
Gynäkologie: gynecology
Onkologie: oncology
innere Abteilung: internal medicine
Chefarzt: head physician
Oberarzt: senior physician
Assistenzarzt: assistant physician
Anästhesie: anesthesia
Endoskopie: endoscopy
EKG: electrocardiogram
Drainage: drainage
Diabetes mellitus: diabetes
Hepatitis: hepatitis
Myokardinfarkt: heart attack
Pneumonie: pneumonia
minimalinvasiv: minimally invasive
Vollnarkose: general anesthesia
Milligramm: milligram
Tablette: tablet
Kapsel: capsule
Suppositorium: suppository
Stolperfalle: tripping hazard
Sturzprophylaxe: fall prevention
freiheitsentziehende Maßnahme: freedom-restraining measures
Fixiergurt: restraint belt
barrierefrei: barrier-free
Treppenlift: stair lift
Depression: depression
Verwirrtheit: confusion
Patientenverfügung: living will
Vorsorgevollmacht: power of attorney
Geschlechterrollen: gender roles
Sexualität: sexuality
Übergriff: encroachment/assault
Biografiearbeit: biography work
Palliativ: palliative
Sterbebegleitung: end-of-life care
Suizid: suicide
Trauerarbeit: grief work
Beerdigung: funeral.
Chapter 1: Workplace Structure and Initial Care Procedures
Verbs
Anlegen: to apply (as in bandage)
Verabreichen: to administer (medication)
Lagerung: to position (or bed)
Nouns
Altenpflegeeinrichtung: nursing care facility
Altenpflegeheim: nursing home
Pflegeheim: care home
Heimleitung: home management
Pflegedienstleitung: nursing service management
Wohnbereichsleitung: area management
Pflegefachkraft: qualified nursing staff
Pflegehilfskraft: nursing assistant
Dienstplan: duty roster
Schichtplan: shift plan
Organigramm: organizational chart
Grundpflege: basic care
Behandlungspflege: treatment care
Antithrombosestrumpf: anti-thrombosis stockings
Rollator: walker
Rollstuhl: wheelchair
Medikamentendispenser: medication dispenser
Chapter 2: Nutrition, Hydration, and Metabolism
Verbs
Essen: to eat
Trinken: to drink
Nouns
Glutenintoleranz: gluten intolerance
Laktoseintoleranz: lactose intolerance
Adipositas: obesity
Dehydration: dehydration
Exsikkose: severe dehydration
Trinkprotokoll: drinking protocol
Pflegebericht: nursing report
Hautturgor: skin turgor
Flüssigkeitsbilanz: fluid balance
Schmerzmedikament: pain medication
Eiweiß: protein
Fencheltee: fennel tea
Kamillentee: chamomile tea
Chapter 3: Anatomy, Mobility, and Injury Prevention
Verbs
Prophylaxe: prevention
Nouns
Wirbelsäule: spine
Halswirbelsäule: cervical vertebrae
Brustwirbelsäule: thoracic vertebrae
Lendenwirbelsäule: lumbar vertebrae
Oberschenkelknochen: femur
Schulterschlüsselbein: clavicle
Brustbein: sternum
Oberschenkelhalsbruch: hip fracture
Bandscheibenvorfall: herniated disc
Druckgeschwür: pressure sore
Dekubitus: pressure ulcer
Gymnastikball: gymnastics ball
Schuhloffel: shoehorn
Anziehhilfe: dressing aid
Chapter 4: Daily Hygiene and Clinical Documentation
Verbs
Ganzkörperwäsche: to wash the whole body
Teilkörperwäsche: to wash part of the body
Nouns
Urin: urine
Stuhl: feces
Fäkalien: fecal matter
Erbrechen: vomiting
Diarrhoe: diarrhea
Inkontinenz: incontinence
Hygienevorschriften: hygiene regulations
Desinfektionsmittel: disinfectants
Krankenversicherung: health insurance
Rentenversicherung: pension insurance
Arbeitslosenversicherung: unemployment insurance
Pflegeversicherung: nursing care insurance
Pflegeplanung: nursing plan
Pflegeziel: nursing goal
AEDL: Activities of Everyday Living
Chapter 5: Acute Illness and Medical Assessment
Verbs
Blutabnahme: to take a blood sample
Nouns
Blutdruck: blood pressure
Puls: pulse
Körpertemperatur: body temperature
Tachykardie: tachycardia
Bradykardie: bradycardia
Bluthochdruck: hypertension
Ultraschalluntersuchung: ultrasound examination
Röntgen: X-ray
Medizinische Dienst der Krankenversicherung: Medical Service of Health Insurance
Sozialgesetzbuch: Social Code
Fieberkurve: fever curve
Chapter 6: Hospital Infrastructure and Specialized Medicine
Nouns
Chirurgie: surgery
Gynäkologie: gynecology
Onkologie: oncology
innere Abteilung: internal medicine
Chefarzt: head physician
Oberarzt: senior physician
Assistenzarzt: assistant physician
Anästhesie: anesthesia
Endoskopie: endoscopy
EKG: electrocardiogram
Drainage: drainage
Diabetes mellitus: diabetes
Hepatitis: hepatitis
Myokardinfarkt: heart attack
Pneumonie: pneumonia
minimalinvasiv: minimally invasive
Vollnarkose: general anesthesia
Milligramm: milligram
Tablette: tablet
Kapsel: capsule
Suppositorium: suppository
Chapter 7: Living Environments, Dementia, and Safety
Nouns
Stolperfalle: tripping hazard
Sturzprophylaxe: fall prevention
freiheitsentziehende Maßnahme: freedom-restraining measures
Fixiergurt: restraint belt
barrierefrei: barrier-free
Treppenlift: stair lift
Depression: depression
Verwirrtheit: confusion
Chapter 8 and 9: Professional Communication and Career Management
Nouns
Bewerbungsschreiben: application letter
Lebenslauf: CV
Vorstellungsgespräch: interview
Pflegenotstand: nursing shortage
Diätassistent: diet assistant
Physiotherapeut: physiotherapist
BMI: Body-Mass-Index
Chapter 10, 11, and 12: Ethics, Gender, and End-of-Life Care
Nouns
Patientenverfügung: living will
Vorsorgevollmacht: power of attorney
Geschlechterrollen: gender roles
Sexualität: sexuality
Übergriff: encroachment/assault
Biografiearbeit: biography work
Palliativ: palliative
Sterbebegleitung: end-of-life care
Suizid: suicide
Trauerarbeit: grief work
Beerdigung: funeral.