My name is Marie. I am in Natural Sciences and the field of study of the nursing program interests me. This Glossary will help you learn or remember some terms about the nursing job and the world of it.
blood
noun
The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
Example: Drops of blood.
en: sang
care
The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
Example: The care of the elderly.
en: soins
chart
A detailed record of a patient's health history, current condition, and treatment.
Example: Give me the chart of the next patient.
en: dossier médical
diagnosis
noun
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Example: Early diagnosis and treatment are essential.
en: diagnostic
emergency
noun
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Example: Your quick response in an emergency could be a lifesaver.
en: urgence
empathy
noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Example: He has a total lack of empathy for anybody.
en: empathie
examination
A detailed inspection or investigation.
Example: A medical examination is conducted without delay.
en: examen
health
noun
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example: He was restored to health.
en: santé
hospital
noun
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Example: My friend is not feeling well. She is at the hospital.
en: hôpital
hygiene
noun
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Example: Poor standards of food hygiene.
en: hygiène
injection
noun
An instance of injecting or being injected.
Example: Painkilling injections.
en: injection
nurse
noun
A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
Example: She nursed the girl through a dangerous illness.
en: infirmier infirmière
patient
noun
A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
Example: Many patients in the hospital were more ill than she was.
en: patient
recovery
noun
A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Example: It is hoped that Lawrence can make a full recovery.
en: rétablissement
sterile
adjective
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean.
Example: A sterile needle and syringes.
en: stérile
surgery
noun
The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and other conditions by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.
Example: Cardiac surgery.
en: chirurgie
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: Dental problems may be a symptom of other illness.
en: symptômes
treatment
noun
Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
Example: I'm receiving treatment for an injured shoulder.
en: Traitement
uniform
noun
A particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group.
Example: I bought a uniform to work at the hospital.
en: uniforme
vital signs
Clinical measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
