The Following Answers Are Standardized Languages Used Across the Discipline

question 20

Multiple Choice

The following answers are standardized languages used across the discipline of nursing that allow nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a manner that is understood by all nurses except which?

• A)HIS
• B)NANDA
• C)NOC
• D)NIC

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Definitions:

Sphygmomanometer

An instrument for measuring blood pressure; consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure bulb used to inflate the cuff, and a device to read the pressure.

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the measure of the force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them.

Disposable Instruments

Medical tools designed for single use to prevent cross-contamination between patients and ensure sterility.

Curettes

Surgical instruments shaped like a small spoon or scoop, used to remove tissue, debris, or growths from a body cavity.