Prone position is a body position where the person lies flat with their chest down and their back up. In anatomical terms, the dorsal side is up, and the ventral
Category: Nursing Terminologies
PRNPRN
PRN is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase pro re nata, which means "as needed" or "in the circumstances". In medical terminology, PRN refers to the administration of prescribed medication
NICUNICU
A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), also known as an intensive care nursery, is a hospital nursery that provides intensive medical care for premature or sick newborn babies. NICUs provide
ApoptosisApoptosis
Apoptosis (Ancient Greek: ἀπόπτωσις, romanized: apóptōsis, lit. 'falling off'), also known as programmed cell death, is a genetically regulated process that occurs in multicellular organisms and some single-celled microorganisms. It's a
Transverse planeTransverse plane
The transverse plane is a horizontal imaginary line that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts, or top and bottom. It is one of the anatomical planes
Sagittal planeSagittal plane
The Sagittal Plane (Lateral Plane) is a vertical plane running from front to back. It divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sides. It is
Frontal planeFrontal plane
The Frontal plane, also known as the coronal or longitudinal plane, is an imaginary line that runs vertically through the body, separating the anterior and posterior portions. It's perpendicular to
Reflective PracticeReflective Practice
Reflective practice is a cognitive skill that helps nurses learn from their experiences and improve patient care. It requires a conscious effort to look at a situation with an awareness
Rigor mortisRigor mortis
Rigor mortis is a recognizable sign of death characterized by stiffening of the muscles of the corpse. It is the fourth stage of death. It is caused by chemical changes
Lateral Recumbent PositionLateral Recumbent Position
The lateral recumbent position, also known as the lateral decubitus position, or the lateral position, is described as side-lying, wherein the person lies either on their left or right side