NURSING Flashcards
1
Q
CT
A
computed tomography
2
Q
MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging
3
Q
ECG
A
electrocardiogram
4
Q
BM
A
bowel. movement
5
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
6
Q
TPR
A
rep,pusle, respiratory rate
7
Q
WNL
A
w in normal limits
8
Q
CP
A
chest pain
9
Q
ENT
A
ears, nose, throat
10
Q
NSAID
A
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
11
Q
n+v
A
nausea + vomiting
12
Q
PE
A
physical examination
13
Q
PPE
A
personal protective equipment
14
Q
HR
A
no of beats p/min
HOW: take pulse. ECG
NORMAL RANGE: 60-100bpm
INFLUENCES:exercise/drinking/illness
carotid, brachial, radial, unlar
15
Q
RR
A
no of breaths p/min
HOW: observation
NORMAL RANGE: 12-20 @ rest
INFLUENCES: hydration, exercise, illness
