Common English Phrases and Word Meanings
Vocabulary Definitions and Terms
- Brief
- Containing few words.
- Wealthy
- Rich.
- A fact of life
- Something that cannot be changed.
- Steel
- Strong (like).
- Layer
- Level.
- A safeguard
- Protective measure.
- To pay off
- A positive result brought about by hard work.
- Death toll
- The number of people who have died.
- Not stand a chance
- To have no possibility of achieving something.
- Beyond someone’s means
- More than one can afford.
- Withstand (withstood, withstood)
- To resist successfully.
- To crumble
- Break or fall apart into small pieces.
- To shake
- Tremble
Patient Rights, Ethics, and Care Fundamentals
Patient Rights
- To be informed of their rights and duties.
- Respect in which their dignity and privacy are maintained.
- To be informed of the service provider who will deliver healthcare.
- That all associated information is confidential.
- That their information is not used for classes or research without consent.
- To choose their doctors and other health professionals.
- To know the name of the doctor who is treating them.
- To obtain the medicines they need.
- A choice of treatments that their doctor will propose.
- To
Antiepileptic Drug Therapy: Management and Side Effects
Understanding Antiepileptic Treatment Challenges
One of the most significant risk factors for ineffective management of an antiepileptic therapeutic regimen is the presence of side effects. Effective management is crucial because the longer a person remains seizure-free, the lower the risk of recurrence upon medication withdrawal.
Antiepileptic Drug Therapy Goals
The primary objective of antiepileptic drug therapy is to suppress neuronal activity sufficiently to prevent hyperactivity. This aims to
Read MoreNursing Assistant Roles, Responsibilities, and Care Models
Article 74 & 75: Nursing Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
Article 74: Nursing assistants provide exercise and complementary healthcare services within their scope of practice.
Article 75: Functions of the nursing assistant in nursing services include:
- Making patient beds.
- Performing cleaning and hygiene tasks.
- Bringing and removing urinals for patients.
- Cleaning carts.
- Welcoming patients.
- Serving food to patients.
- Feeding patients.
- Classifying and ordering linens.
- Assisting in medication administration
Nursing Essentials: Quick Reference for LPN & RN Students
Nursing Essentials
Vital Signs:
- Temperature: Normal range 97.8°F – 99.1°F (36.5°C – 37.3°C)
- Pulse: Normal range 60-100 bpm
- Respiration Rate: Normal range 12-20 breaths per minute
- Blood Pressure: Normal range 120/80 mmHg
- Oxygen Saturation: Normal range 95-100%
Medication Administration:
- The Five Rights: Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
- Routes of Administration: Oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous, Topical, Inhalation
- Common Medication Errors: Wrong patient, wrong dose, wrong time,
First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures
Major Hemorrhage Containment
Methods for controlling major hemorrhages include:
- Manual pressure
- Pressure dressings
- Tourniquets (if necessary and trained)
Closed Head Injuries
Signs of a closed head injury may include:
- Contusion of the skull
- Altered levels of consciousness (conscious, semi-conscious, unconscious)
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Changes in vital signs (low temperature, altered breathing and pulse)
Closed Fractures
Symptoms of closed fractures include:
- Intense pain at the fracture site
- Swelling and