Pediatric Healthcare

2 words in this vocabulary list

RN

noun a registered nurse, a healthcare professional who has completed a nursing program and obtained a nursing license

  • The RN administered the medication to the patient.
  • Hey, did you see the RN in the hallway?
  • That RN is always on point with their patient care.
  • The RN was like a guardian angel watching over the patient.

noun the act of inducing a state of calm or sleepiness in a person, usually for medical purposes

  • The patient was put under sedation before the surgery.
  • They gave me some sedation to help me relax during the procedure.
  • I was totally knocked out with sedation during the dental work.
  • The peaceful music acted as a form of sedation for my mind.