tools and equipment Flashcards
endoscope
a long flexible tube with its own special lighting and camera used to look into the body, there are many specific kinds of endoscopes
Foley
an indwelling catheter. a thin flexible tube inserted into the urethra to drain the bladder
fluoroscope
an x-ray machine can be used for still images or in motion, like an animation created by x-ray images
stethoscope
a small instrument used for listening to a patient’s breathing and heartbeat
intravenous (IV)
indicates medication or fluid given through the vein
epidural
an injection of a local anesthetic to the lumbar level of the spine often used to relive pain during labor
sublingual
meaning “below the tongue”, typically seen with medication that is administered by dissolving it under the patient’s tongue
nocte
Latin for at night, typically in reference to when medication should be administered
mane
Latin for in the morning, typically in reference to when medication should be administered
OD
when referring to medication instructions “once daily”
BDS
Latin meaning take two time per day
TDS
Latin meaning for take three time per day
QDS
Latin meaning take 4 times per day
PRN
Latin meaning take as needed
PR
to be taken rectally
PO
to be taken by mouth or orally
IV push
a direct, rapid injection of medication delivered intravenously
NS
normal saline, a mixture of salt and water similar to what’s produced by the body
‘Champagne tap’
successful lumbar puncture done by a student with no red blood cells found, fluid collected resembles the color of champagne
stat
immediately
Thready
refers to a weak pulse that disappears with pressure, an indicator of larger issues
golden hour
first hour after a traumatic injury or event where chances of successful treatment are highest
