CELBAN Medical Terminology and Nursing Vocabulary Flashcards
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A patient's chart notes 'dyspnea on exertion.' What does this mean?
Answer: Shortness of breath during physical activity
Dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, and 'on exertion' means it occurs during physical activity.
Which term correctly describes a patient who has not eaten or drunk anything since midnight before surgery?
Answer: NPO
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning 'nothing by mouth,' used when patients must fast before a procedure.
A nurse documents 'the patient is febrile.' What should the nurse expect to find?
Answer: Elevated body temperature
Febrile means having a fever, which is an elevated body temperature typically above 38°C (100.4°F).
When a physician orders a medication 'PRN,' how should the nurse administer it?
Answer: As needed by the patient
PRN is an abbreviation for 'pro re nata,' meaning 'as needed,' so the medication is given only when the patient requires it.
A patient is described as 'diaphoretic.' Which assessment finding supports this?
Answer: Profuse sweating
Diaphoretic means the patient is experiencing excessive or profuse sweating, often associated with pain, fever, or cardiovascular events.
Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given twice daily?
Answer: BID
BID stands for 'bis in die,' the Latin term meaning twice a day, so the medication is administered two times within a 24-hour period.