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    Vocabulary

    Find the English and Spanish meaning of the vocabulary.


    English meaning Spanish translation
    treatment Medical care given to a patient tratamiento
    healthcare professionals Individuals who provide medical Profesionales de la salud
    services, including doctors,
    nurses, and other trained
    personnel.
    disease A disorder of structure or function Enfermedad
    in a human, animal, or plant,
    especially one that produces
    specific signs or symptoms or that
    affects a specific location and is
    not simply a direct result of
    physical injury.
    care The provision of what is necessary Cuidado
    for the health, welfare,
    maintenance, and protection of
    someone or something.
    maintenance The process of preserving a Mantenimiento
    condition or situation, often
    through routine checks and
    repairs.
    supervising Overseeing or directing the Supervisión
    activities of others, typically to
    ensure compliance with rules or
    regulations.
    duty A moral or legal obligation; a Deber
    responsibility
    prescribe To issue a medical prescription or Recetar
    recommend a treatment or remedy
    for a particular condition or ailment

    Three types of nurses:

    • LPN (licensed practical nurse)


    • LPNs provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs)
    and physicians. They typically work in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and
    clinics, and their responsibilities may include monitoring patients, administering
    medication, and providing basic patient care.

    • RN (registered nurse)
    • RNs have completed a nursing program and passed the NCLEX-RN exam to
    obtain licensure. They are trained to provide a wide range of healthcare services,
    including administering medications, coordinating patient care, educating patients and
    families about various health conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare
    professionals. RNs can work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and
    community health centers.

    • APN (advanced practice nurse)

    • APNs are registered nurses who have advanced education and clinical
    training in a specialized area of nursing practice. They may specialize as nurse
    practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), certified registered nurse
    anesthetists (CRNAs), or certified nurse-midwives (CNMs). APNs have an
    expanded scope of practice compared to RNs and may diagnose and treat
    illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide advanced patient care in various
    healthcare settings.

    Complete the following sentences with the vocabulary from above.


    1. A nurse has a Duty to take care of a patient, and is responsible for the maintenance of health.
    2. Different types of healthcare work in the hospital, for example; nurses, doctors, specialist,
    paramedics etc.
    3. A registered nurse is responsible for supervising the tasks of licensed practical nurses.
    4. An advanced practice nurse can prescribe medication.
    5. They can also diagnose disease
    6. A patient will receive a treatment to recover.
    7. We all have to take care of our health.

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