My name is Yani Djail, and i am a college student who has been studying Natural sciences for 1 year now. I have created a glossary containing 15 nursing-related terms, including pictures, definitions, French translations, pronunciation guides, and example sentences showing how to use words correctly.Nursing is a field of study that involves a lot of biology, psychology and anatomy practice.
Allergy
noun
Allergy is described as an exaggerated response from the body's immune system to otherwise inert substances present in the environment.
Example: Removal of pets when a recognisable ALLERGY is detected Encourage smoking cessation Dietary manipulation Weight control is recommended for obese patients Complementary therapy A recent Cochrane review (Yorke & Shuldham, updated 2005) indicated that family therapy may have a role alongside pharmacotherapy in the treatment of difficult childhood asthma.
fr: Allergie
Blood
noun
Blood is a vital, specialized fluid tissue composed of plasma and various blood cells (red, white, and platelets) that circulates throughout the body via the circulatory system to transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones while collecting and carrying away waste products to be eliminated.
Example: The controlled breakdown of this polymer releases glucose in small amounts into the BLOOD stream, allowing glycogen to act as a sort of buffer for maintaining BLOOD-glucose levels.
fr: Sang
Catheter
noun
a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.
Example: This condition represents an acute medical emergency which may require urgent angioplasty, embolectomy (using a fogarty CATHETER) or open surgery, and as a result Mr is likely to be placed under a considerable amount of stress.
fr: Cathéter
Diagnosis
noun
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Example: The Bacterial Diseases of Reptiles: Their Epidemiology, Control, DIAGNOSIS, and Treatment.
fr: Diagnostic
Doctor
noun
a qualified practitioner of medicine
Example: Kant would therefore argue that the DOCTOR's duty to respect the individual's autonomy outweighs his duty to treat the illness since the act of deliberate deceit would be an assault on his personhood
fr: Médecin
gloves
noun
a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.
Example: of the filtrate can then be determined. The Kjeldahl method is a two stage process. 50% Sodium hydroxide is a corrosive substance spectacles and GLOVES should be worn at all times, if any contact is made wash immediately with cold water. All acids being using during this experiments are irritants and may cause corrosion to skin and clothes and so lab coats, glassware and GLOVES should be worn at all stages of this experiment Stage one: Digestion or boiling Here the sample is digested or boiled in a mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid and potassium or sodium sulphate, which is used to raise the boiling point which will include the use
fr: gants
Hospital
noun
A hospital is a healthcare institution that provides diagnosis, treatment, and care for sick and injured people
Example: Men who ignore health problems often get advice informally from friends, therefore reverting to a quick fix, at casualty, rather than using local services (Norfolk and Norwich University HOSPITAL, 2004).
fr: Hôpital
Injection
noun
an instance of injecting or being injected.
Example: Testosterone INJECTION 3 monthly - replacement therapy in hypogonadism. takes no other alternative or over the counter medication.
fr: Injection
Mask
noun
a covering worn over the mouth and nose in order to reduce the transmission of infectious agents, or to prevent the inhalation of pollutants and other harmful substances.
Example: Around the bed was a sputum pot (empty), oxygen MASK, no walking aids.
fr: Masque
pain
noun
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physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
Example: She flees from the scene of her own havoc arms akimbo, thrashing with PAIN.
fr: douleur
Shift
noun
one of two or more recurring periods in which different groups of workers do the same jobs in relay.
Example: Nurse Kelly finished her night shift and handed over the report to the morning team.
fr: Changement
symptoms
noun
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Example: It causes energy & protein to be diverted away from vital processes such as meat, milk & wool production to repair the damaged gut & to maintain protein circulating in the blood What are the SYMPTOMS?
fr: symptômes
Teamwork
noun
the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient.
Example: A matrix structure encourages TEAMWORK, collaboration and consultation; all lacking between departments in the present C.C.C. organisation.
fr: Travail d'équipe
Vital signs
noun
Vital signs are fundamental, objective measurements of a body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Example: RESULTS: x-ray - subcapital fracture of left neck of femur + pubic rami fracture of the right hip ECG - nil acute Reassurance and explanation Mrs , I'm afraid the x-ray findings have confirmed that you have broken your hip and will be requiring some major surgery to replace the hip joint Prescription medical intervention Assess VITAL SIGNS.
fr: Signes vitaux
Wheelchair
noun
a chair fitted with wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is is unable to walk, or finds walking difficult, as a result of illness, injury, or disability.
Example: Teamwork was also essential in practical situations such as hoisting a pupil from their WHEELCHAIR to a changing bed, since two people are always needed for this action.
