CELBAN CELBAN Medical Terminology and Nursing Vocabulary

Question 1

A patient's chart notes 'dyspnea on exertion.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath during physical activity

Answer

Dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, and 'on exertion' means it occurs during physical activity.

Question 2

Which term correctly describes a patient who has not eaten or drunk anything since midnight before surgery?

Accepted Answer

NPO

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning 'nothing by mouth,' used when patients must fast before a procedure.

Question 3

A nurse documents 'the patient is febrile.' What should the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

Elevated body temperature

Answer

Febrile means having a fever, which is an elevated body temperature typically above 38°C (100.4°F).

Question 4

When a physician orders a medication 'PRN,' how should the nurse administer it?

Accepted Answer

As needed by the patient

Answer

PRN is an abbreviation for 'pro re nata,' meaning 'as needed,' so the medication is given only when the patient requires it.

Question 5

A patient is described as 'diaphoretic.' Which assessment finding supports this?

Accepted Answer

Profuse sweating

Answer

Diaphoretic means the patient is experiencing excessive or profuse sweating, often associated with pain, fever, or cardiovascular events.

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