NURSING
IMPORTANT NOTES
Aseptic Technique
• A method used to prevent infection by keeping harmful germs from coming in contact
with a wound or sterile area.
Acute
• A condition that develops suddenly and is severe but typically short-term.
Chronic
• A condition that lasts for a long time or keeps coming back, such as diabetes or arthritis.
Anatomy
• The study of the structure of the body and its parts, like bones, muscles, and organs.
Physiology
• The study of how the body’s parts work and how they function together.
Pathophysiology
• The study of how diseases affect the normal functions of the body.
Diagnosis
• Identifying a disease or condition based on a patient’s symptoms, medical tests, and
physical examination.
Prognosis
• The likely outcome or course of a disease or condition.
Nursing Diagnosis
• A clinical judgment about a patient’s health condition based on the assessment data.
Intervention
• Actions taken by nurses to help treat or manage a patient’s health problem.
Assessment
• The process of gathering information about a patient’s health, including physical exams,
patient history, and lab tests.
, Epidemiology
• The study of how diseases spread and affect populations.
Pharmacology
• The study of how drugs work in the body and how they treat diseases.
Medication Administration
• The process of giving a patient the correct medication in the right dose, at the right time,
and by the right method.
Dosage
• The prescribed amount of medication a patient needs to take.
Side Effect
• Unintended effects of a medication or treatment, which may be good or bad.
Adverse Effect
• Harmful or dangerous side effects caused by a medication or treatment.
Infection Control
• Practices used to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
Sterilization
• The process of killing or removing all harmful microorganisms from medical equipment.
Hand Hygiene
• Proper handwashing or use of hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of germs.
Vital Signs
• Key indicators of health, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood
pressure.
Hypertension
• High blood pressure that can lead to heart disease and other health problems.
Hypotension
• Low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Aseptic Technique
• A method used to prevent infection by keeping harmful germs from coming in contact
with a wound or sterile area.
Acute
• A condition that develops suddenly and is severe but typically short-term.
Chronic
• A condition that lasts for a long time or keeps coming back, such as diabetes or arthritis.
Anatomy
• The study of the structure of the body and its parts, like bones, muscles, and organs.
Physiology
• The study of how the body’s parts work and how they function together.
Pathophysiology
• The study of how diseases affect the normal functions of the body.
Diagnosis
• Identifying a disease or condition based on a patient’s symptoms, medical tests, and
physical examination.
Prognosis
• The likely outcome or course of a disease or condition.
Nursing Diagnosis
• A clinical judgment about a patient’s health condition based on the assessment data.
Intervention
• Actions taken by nurses to help treat or manage a patient’s health problem.
Assessment
• The process of gathering information about a patient’s health, including physical exams,
patient history, and lab tests.
, Epidemiology
• The study of how diseases spread and affect populations.
Pharmacology
• The study of how drugs work in the body and how they treat diseases.
Medication Administration
• The process of giving a patient the correct medication in the right dose, at the right time,
and by the right method.
Dosage
• The prescribed amount of medication a patient needs to take.
Side Effect
• Unintended effects of a medication or treatment, which may be good or bad.
Adverse Effect
• Harmful or dangerous side effects caused by a medication or treatment.
Infection Control
• Practices used to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
Sterilization
• The process of killing or removing all harmful microorganisms from medical equipment.
Hand Hygiene
• Proper handwashing or use of hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of germs.
Vital Signs
• Key indicators of health, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood
pressure.
Hypertension
• High blood pressure that can lead to heart disease and other health problems.
Hypotension
• Low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting.
