COLLEGE
PRN Medication - ANSWERS-Medication that is taken as needed,
based on the patient's symptoms
RPN - ANSWERS-Registered Practical Nurse
Narcotic Count - ANSWERS-The process of counting and
documenting the controlled substances in a healthcare setting
Problematic Substance Abuse - ANSWERS-The misuse or addiction
to drugs or alcohol that negatively impacts a person's ability to
function
CNA Fact Sheet - ANSWERS-A document published by the Canadian
Nurses Association that provides information and guidelines on a
specific topic
Criminal Offense - ANSWERS-An act that is considered a violation
of the law and is punishable by the legal system
Prison - ANSWERS-A facility where individuals are confined as a
punishment for committing a crime
, Safe Work Environment - ANSWERS-A workplace that is free from
hazards and promotes the well-being and safety of employees
Patient Abandonment - ANSWERS-The act of leaving a patient
without providing appropriate care or transferring their care to another
qualified healthcare professional
Hypothermia - ANSWERS-A condition in which the body's core
temperature drops below normal levels
Emergency Room - ANSWERS-A department in a hospital that
provides immediate medical care to individuals with acute illnesses or
injuries
Amputation - ANSWERS-The surgical removal of a body part, such
as a limb
Health Care Team - ANSWERS-A group of healthcare professionals
who work together to provide care and treatment to patients
Adverse Events - ANSWERS-Unintended harm or injury caused by
medical care
Restraint Use - ANSWERS-The application of physical or chemical
methods to restrict a patient's movement