To pass this unit, please study the 19 vocabulary words below.
- complications
- convalescent
- devise
- dignity
- dress
- evaluate
- fill out
- hands-on care
- informed consent
- inventory
- maintenance
- pre-operation care
- rapport
- records
- self-administer
- shift
- supplies
- support
- workshop
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a secondary disease or condition which aggravates an existing condition
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"She was re-admitted to (the) hospital after complications set in."
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a person who is recovering after a serious accident or injury
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"Convalescents usually prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital."
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to create, design or invent a plan
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"When devising a treatment plan, take into account the patient’s current symptoms and medical history."
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respect that people have for someone or that someone has for themselves
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"Everyone wants to maintain dignity in old age."
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to clean a wound and cover it with a piece of cloth
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"The nurse cleaned John’s arm carefully and dressed the wound gently but firmly."
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to study something carefully before reaching a decision
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"Before prescribing any medications, evaluate the patient’s symptoms thoroughly."
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to complete information in an official document
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"It took her an hour to fill out the report."
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tasks such as washing, dressing and feeding, performed by a nurse
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"You must be very sensitive to your patient when providing hands-on care."
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a process of obtaining permission from a patient before conducting a healthcare intervention
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"In Pennsylvania, informed consent is required prior to blood transfusion."
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all the things stored or available in a place
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"Unfortunately there are no syringes in the inventory."
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any work done in order to keep a machine in good condition and working order
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"This new model requires minimal maintenance."
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routine health care procedures carried out before a surgery
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"Pre-operation care is usually provided by a nurse."
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a relationship between people characterized by understanding and respect.
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"Ms Bragwish is known for developing excellent rapport with her patients."
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permanent patient information, stored for safe-keeping and easy access
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"The hospital maintains records about patients’ conditions on the main server."
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to be responsible, for dosing oneself with medicine, under the guidance of a physician, or nurse
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"John found it relatively easy to self-administer anticoagulant injection drugs."
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a period of work which can occur in the morning, evening or night
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"Does Dr Jones work the day shift tomorrow?"
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medical equipment that nurses and doctors need to perform their tasks
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"Supplies can be ordered directly from our website."
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help or encouragement
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"Dr Matthews always offers plenty of emotional support to his patients."
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an event in which a group of professionals meet to learn about a certain topic
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"The workshop on Endocrinology was really useful to our team."