NURSES WEEK 2024

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Across
  1. 8. one thousandth of a gram
  2. 9. the vital sign you palpate at an artery to assess heart rate
  3. 10. best practice for patient experience communication that includes acknowledgement, introduction, duration, explanation and thank you.
  4. 11. a cerebrovascular accident is also known as a _________
  5. 13. barcode ________ armbands and medications is a way to improve patient safety
  6. 15. blood pressure cuff
  7. 17. ______Nightingale, known as the founder of modern nursing
  8. 19. transition of patient from one caregiver to another (between shifts, departments, etc.)
  9. 22. blood vessel that carries circulation away from the heart
  10. 23. the unit of measure also known as a cc
  11. 25. the type of circulation that carries blood back to the heart
Down
  1. 1. "if it's not _____, it's not done."
  2. 2. catheter associated urinary tract infection
  3. 3. hospital acquired pressure ulcer
  4. 4. noninvasive measurement of oxygen saturation
  5. 5. the signs of life
  6. 6. the first line of infection prevention
  7. 7. a new secure messaging platform
  8. 12. bacteria that causes inflammation in the colon; also known as clostridium difficile
  9. 14. the name of our regional health system that means "to embrace"
  10. 16. one thousandth of a liter
  11. 18. artery found in the neck
  12. 20. before using this device, you should make sure that everyone is "all clear"
  13. 21. computer software program used for documentation
  14. 24. central line blood stream infection
  15. 26. a nasal antiseptic used to prevent MRSA