What is an Antibody?

You are reviewing the care plan for a new admission and see a note about the resident having a compromised immune system due to low...

What is Angina?

You are helping Mr. Henderson down the hall to the dining room when he suddenly stops, clutches his chest, and tells you he feels like...

What Does Cueing Mean?

You are helping Mr. Henderson get ready for the day, but he’s just staring at his toothbrush. You know he can brush his teeth, but...

What is Sepsis?

You walk into a room to provide morning care, and before you even touch the resident, you automatically reach for the hand sanitizer. That simple,...

What Does ‘Aspirate’ Means?

You are feeding Mr. Henderson lunch when he suddenly coughs violently after a bite of pureed peas. A few minutes later, his voice sounds raspy...

What is Axillary?

It’s 8 AM and you’re gathering vitals for the unit. You grab your thermometer and reach for a resident’s armpit—you are performing an axillary temperature...

What is a Cataract?

You’re helping Mr. Henderson get ready for the day when he mentions that the hallway looks “foggy” and he can’t quite make out the faces...

What is a Clean Catch Urine Specimen?

Mr. Henderson is feeling confused and running a slight fever, so the nurse suspects a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and has ordered a lab test....

What is Clinitest?

You’re collecting a urine specimen from Mr. Henderson, a resident with diabetes, and the nurse asks you to perform a specific chemical test to check...

What is a Contracture?

You’re trying to help Mr. Henderson wash his hands, but his fingers are curled into a tight fist that simply won’t open. That is a...