Nursing Jargon

noun a type of needle or syringe used for injecting substances beneath the skin

adjective relating to the region directly beneath the skin

• The nurse used a hypodermic needle to administer the medication.
• The doctor gave me a shot with a hypodermic needle.
• I hate getting pricked with that needle thingy.
• His words felt like a hypodermic injection of truth.

noun a disease caused by the entrance into the body of bacteria or viruses

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• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
• I heard she got an infection from that dirty cut.
• I don't want to get an infection, so I'm going to clean this wound properly.
• Negativity can spread like an infection if not addressed.

noun a patient who is residing in a hospital or other healthcare facility for treatment

adjective relating to or characteristic of a patient who is residing in a hospital or other healthcare facility for treatment

noun UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection, which is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

• The patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and prescribed antibiotics.
• I heard that Sarah had a UTI and had to go to the doctor for treatment.
• My friend told me she got a UTI from holding her pee for too long.
• Dealing with that difficult client was like trying to fight off a UTI - uncomfortable and never-ending.

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'be taken'.

• It is not uncommon for a person's words to be taken in a bad way due to miscommunication.
• I hope my joke doesn't get taken the wrong way and be taken bad.
• I didn't mean to offend her, I didn't expect my comment to be taken bad.
• His actions were misinterpreted and be taken bad by those around him.

noun a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma in the body

• Hypovolemia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma in the body.
• If you're feeling dizzy and weak, it could be due to hypovolemia.
• I heard Sarah passed out from hypovolemia at the party last night.
• His lack of enthusiasm for the project could be seen as a form of hypovolemia in the team dynamics.