Nursing Pax Pat Exam Questions and
Answers11
Arythmia - ANSWERS-a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm
heart disease - ANSWERS-any disorder that affects the hearts ability to function normally
Hemolytic transfusion reaction - ANSWERS-a serious problem that occurs after a patients
receives a transfusion of blood. the red blood cells that were given to the patient are destroyed
by the patients immune system
first aid - ANSWERS-help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is
available
breathing rate - ANSWERS-the pressure of the blood within the arteries. the number of breaths
taken every minute
blood pressure - ANSWERS-the pressure of the blood within the arteries
normal body temperature - ANSWERS-varies by person, age, activity, and time of day
nurse practitioner - ANSWERS-a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing
noninvasive - ANSWERS-disease usually do not spread to or damage other organs and tissues
, hemophilia - ANSWERS-refers to a group of bleeding disorders in which it takes a long time for
the blood to clot
ad lib (as desired) - ANSWERS-patient can utilize (medication, self care privileges, moving
around the room) as they would like
AMA (against medical advice ) - ANSWERS-document that patients decision is against medical
advice
bid (twice a day) - ANSWERS-doctors order treatment or medication for a patient 2 times a day
BRP (bathroom privileges) - ANSWERS-patient can use bathroom without supervision
bc (biopsy) - ANSWERS-an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the
presence, cause, or extent of a disease
CC (Cheif Complaint) - ANSWERS-A subjective statement made by a patient describing the most
significant or serious symptoms or signs of illness or dysfunction that caused him or her to seek
healthcare. it is used most often in a health history
DNR (do not resuscitate) - ANSWERS-end of life decision an order written by patient
unequivocally states that CPR, intubation, defibrillation, should not be initiated if a pt. is found
in cardiac arrest
dx (diagnosis ) - ANSWERS-determination of the nature of the cause
H&P (history & physical examination) - ANSWERS-medical shorthand for history and physical,
the inital clinical evaluation and examination of the patient
Answers11
Arythmia - ANSWERS-a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm
heart disease - ANSWERS-any disorder that affects the hearts ability to function normally
Hemolytic transfusion reaction - ANSWERS-a serious problem that occurs after a patients
receives a transfusion of blood. the red blood cells that were given to the patient are destroyed
by the patients immune system
first aid - ANSWERS-help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is
available
breathing rate - ANSWERS-the pressure of the blood within the arteries. the number of breaths
taken every minute
blood pressure - ANSWERS-the pressure of the blood within the arteries
normal body temperature - ANSWERS-varies by person, age, activity, and time of day
nurse practitioner - ANSWERS-a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing
noninvasive - ANSWERS-disease usually do not spread to or damage other organs and tissues
, hemophilia - ANSWERS-refers to a group of bleeding disorders in which it takes a long time for
the blood to clot
ad lib (as desired) - ANSWERS-patient can utilize (medication, self care privileges, moving
around the room) as they would like
AMA (against medical advice ) - ANSWERS-document that patients decision is against medical
advice
bid (twice a day) - ANSWERS-doctors order treatment or medication for a patient 2 times a day
BRP (bathroom privileges) - ANSWERS-patient can use bathroom without supervision
bc (biopsy) - ANSWERS-an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the
presence, cause, or extent of a disease
CC (Cheif Complaint) - ANSWERS-A subjective statement made by a patient describing the most
significant or serious symptoms or signs of illness or dysfunction that caused him or her to seek
healthcare. it is used most often in a health history
DNR (do not resuscitate) - ANSWERS-end of life decision an order written by patient
unequivocally states that CPR, intubation, defibrillation, should not be initiated if a pt. is found
in cardiac arrest
dx (diagnosis ) - ANSWERS-determination of the nature of the cause
H&P (history & physical examination) - ANSWERS-medical shorthand for history and physical,
the inital clinical evaluation and examination of the patient
