Dictionary

Procedures and skills

The procedures nurses assist with and the skills they perform themselves.

gait beltA wide belt fastened around a client's waist that a caregiver holds to steady them while they walk or move.

gastrostomy tubeA feeding tube placed through the belly wall directly into the stomach.

gauzeA thin, loosely woven fabric, usually cotton, used to make dressings, pads and wraps for wounds.

Glasgow Coma ScaleA scoring tool that rates a person's level of consciousness by their eye opening, verbal response and movement, from 3 to 15.

gloveA covering for the hand worn to protect the wearer and the client from germs, body fluids and chemicals.

graftTissue or a man-made material moved into place in surgery to replace or repair a damaged part.

granulation tissueNew, moist, red tissue that fills a healing wound from the bottom up.