1. Stethoscope
   Premium marker
2. Listen lookers
   Rhythm finders

Nearly every medical professional uses a stethoscope. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most recognizable pieces of medical equipment. Nurses usually have these on hand in case patients complain of chest pains or breathing issues.

1. Ice pack
   Blood pressure cuff
2. Muscular compression device
   Breathing bag

Monitoring a patient's blood pressure is important for a lot of reasons. It can help a nurse determine if more medication is necessary or safe. It can also give the nurse insight into a patient's symptoms and general health.

1. Hand sanitizer
   Aloe cream
2. Aloe vera
   Hand soap

Hand sanitizer is necessary in the medical field. Nurses see many patients with varying degrees of illness, and it is important not to spread germs around the hospital wing or doctor's office.

1. Bed pan
   Miracle doser
2. Dose simulator
   Hypodermic needle

Hypodermic needles allow nurses to administer medications or draw blood. Though they are a great way for nurses to get the job done quickly, they can be a little dangerous, especially if the patient doesn't stop moving during the procedure.

1. Fitbit
   Badge holder
2. Tourniquet
   Racer band

Any nurse who uses intravenous needles needs a tourniquet on hand. It's a small band that restricts blood flow, making the veins in a patient's arm bulge. This helps the nurse find the vein faster, causing less stress and pain for the patient.

1. Flush detector
   Thrust detector
2. Temp pen
   Thermometer

Body temperature can be an important indicator of a health problem, whether the temperature is too high or too low. Several types of thermometer are available, and it's rare these days to see a nurse using one that actually goes in the patient's mouth.

1. Hear-o-scope
   Otoscope
2. Viewfinder
   Moroscope

A nurse uses an otoscope for a lot of different things. When a patient complains of ear pain, a nurse will check out the ear canal to see if anything is lodged in there or if inflammation indicates an infection.

1. Eye gear
   Smelling salts
2. Mask
   Face sanitizer

A mask is important protective equipment. Not only does it protect the nurse from infectious disease and fluid particles from people who cough, but it also protects patients from any germs that the nurse may carry.

1. Computer
   Medical box
2. Tape recorder
   Ultrasonic recording device

The computer has become one of the most important pieces of equipment that a nurse can use. It is used to record the patient's symptoms and history; this information is immediately available to other medical staff on the network.

1. Steel file
   Fileboard
2. Snap pen
   Medical clipboard

Medical clipboards can be found in nearly every patient's room. They are durable and give nurses and medical staff the ability to share notes with doctors. However, these clipboards are rapidly being replaced by computers and tablets.

1. Tongue depressor
   Popsicle stick
2. Gag device
   Teeth separator

When a patient opens their mouth so that a nurse can examine their throat, their tongue might get in the way. For this reason, the nurse will use a tongue depressor to hold the tongue down while they take a look back there.

1. Scrubs
   Tubs
2. Flubs
   Nubs

Scrubs are loose-fitting, lightweight clothing that allows nurses and other health professionals to move quickly and efficiently. They also promote cleanliness, for the protection of both staff and patients.

1. Retraction pen
   Medical penlight
2. Extraction pen
   Eye light

A medical penlight is used to help a nurse gauge a patient's pupil response or dilation. It can also help medical professionals see into the throat (with the help of a tongue depressor). A penlight is a very common tool that nurses generally carry on them at all times.

1. Clasp shears
   Bend flappers
2. Trauma shears
   Flip backers

Trauma shears are also known as dressing scissors. They have a rounded tip, to avoid puncturing or hurting the patient while they cut through either bandages or clothing. These shears are strong enough to cut through a penny.

1. Jaw clamp
   Microvibersa
2. Trap monitor
   Pulse oximeter

A pulse oximeter uses light to measure oxygen saturation in the patient's blood. This helps a nurse determine if any additional measures are necessary to stabilize the patient. The device can be attached to a finger, toe, forehead, ear or nose.

1. Pill timer
   Nurse's watch
2. Fill founder
   Corowatch

A nurse can wear pretty much any watch they please. However, some professional and medical watches offer useful features, such as a red second hand to make taking a patient's pulse a bit easier. Some are designed to hang from a pocket or collar, with the face oriented upside-down for easy viewing.

1. Heart timer
   Glucometer
2. Echo mocker
   EKG

Nervousness, dizziness and a rapid heartbeat are all symptoms of low blood sugar. If a patient complains of these symptoms, a nurse would most likely want to test their blood sugar. The nurse would then report back to a doctor regarding what could be wrong with the patient.

1. Crash cart
   Mark system
2. Rolling vital signs cart
   Flip roller

A rolling vital signs cart holds all of the equipment a nurse might need. It is portable and hands-free. It contains items that monitor blood pressure, temperature and heart rates.

1. Needle holder
   Needle canal
2. Mark setter
   Intravenous cannula

If you've spent time in the hospital, chances are you've had one of these in your arm. It is a simple tube that doctors and nurses use to administer various fluids and medications to patients.

1. Fold-away
   Pacemaker
2. Gurney
   Bed pump

Health professionals use gurneys for a variety of reasons. They are generally used to transport a patient from one ward to another or take them to and from an operating room if they need surgery.

1. Patient-controlled analgesia pump
   Patient-controlled switch pump
2. Med trip button
   Medical stepper button

A patient-controlled analgesia pump (PCA pump) is designed to help patients who have chronic or intense pain. The device ensures that the patient can't overdose, but allows them to administer a pain reliever as needed. This helps nurses avoid repeated trips to a patient's room.

1. Bassinet cart
   Incubator cart
2. Portable tub
   Washboard

A bassinet cart is a great piece of equipment for new parents and hospital staff. It is stocked with everything the child needs, and it provides a cozy place for the baby to sleep.

1. Respirator
   Peak flow meter
2. Aspiration tube
   Quip tuber

A peak flow meter is used to measure the force at which air is released from a patient's lungs. The patient must blow into the device as hard as they can to get an accurate result. Nurses who work with asthma patients usually have these on hand.

1. Respiratory device
   Chest compressor
2. Cardiopulmonary monitor
   Ship rock monitor

A cardiopulmonary monitor allows nurses to monitor the heart rate, cardiac rhythm and respiratory rate of a patient. This is especially necessary for patients who can't discuss their symptoms with the nurse.

1. Suture tray
   Micro panel
2. Wheeled panel
   Scissor set

A suture tray is an organized set of tools for doctors and nurses to use when giving a patient stitches. It usually includes suture materials, gauze and various other tools that are necessary to ensure a successful procedure.

1. BAC calculator
   Blood gas analyzer
2. Blood sugar monitor
   Glucosometer

A blood gas analyzer tells medical professionals a great deal about a patient's blood. While certain devices only tell them about oxygen levels, a blood gas analyzer can reveal the levels of blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, potassium and more.

1. Intravenous line
   Blood marker
2. Arterial line
   Blood line

An arterial line is also known as an art-line. It is a catheter for the artery. With this device, a medical professional can get blood pressure readings as well as draw blood samples from a patient under anesthesia or in intensive care.

1. Microline
   Urethraline
2. Miroline
   Foley catheter

Foley catheters are used for a variety of reasons. If a patient is bedridden, a catheter is often necessary for proper waste disposal. It can also be used to monitor urine production or to collect urine samples for testing.

1. Orogastric tube
   Bionary tube
2. Artery tube
   Tubular entree

There are two types of tubes that can be inserted and lead to the stomach. The nasogastric tube goes through the nose to the stomach, and the orogastric tube goes through the mouth to the stomach. Both tubes allow nurses to remove contents from the stomach or add contents to the stomach.

1. Pediatric scale
   Pediatric bath
2. Pediatric chair
   Pediatric warmer

While most older children and adults can stand on a scale and remain still until their weight is determined, infants aren't able to do so. A pediatric scale allows the nurse to lay the infant down to determine an accurate weight, without disturbing the baby.

1. Chains
   Restraints
2. Valume
   Ropes

Restraints are usually made of soft but strong cloth or nylon, allowing medical professionals to keep a patient still while they administer medication or perform a procedure. Restraints are also necessary for patients who do not cooperate with staff, who may harm themselves or who are disoriented.

1. Trap mask
   Respirizer
2. Nebulizer
   Breathalizer

A nebulizer helps a patient breathe. The device is used to add or remove humidity for the patient as well as administer medication through a vaporizer. A tube connects the base unit to a mouthpiece or mask.

1. Oxygenator
   Oxipreporse
2. Moxi med
   Oxygen concentrator

An oxygen concentrator pulls oxygen from ambient air and filters out nitrogen, creating concentrated oxygen for the patient to breathe. This helps raise blood oxygen levels for patients with asthma, pneumonia or other conditions.

1. Hot fridge
   Warming cabinet
2. Micro bowler
   Heat clamp

Warming cabinets or blanket warmers do what the name implies — they heat linens and blankets to help keep patients warm. Studies show that patients who are kept warm before and after surgery often recover faster.

1. Light reducer
   UV Protection blanket
2. Bleach blanket
   Phototherapy blanket

Phototherapy blankets are often called biliblankets in the nursing world. Infants with jaundice are wrapped in these blankets. They provide UV light to help reduce bilirubin levels.

1. Bilibag
   Defibrulator
2. Disposable resuscitator
   Mark noiser

Disposable resuscitators are most often used in emergency response vehicles to help patients who are not breathing. However, these devices are also used in hospital settings, for emergencies, for transporting patients who need a ventilator, or in case a mechanical ventilator malfunctions.

1. Bonding adhesive
   Liquid stitches
2. Superglue
   Medical tape

Medical tape is used to hold IVs in place and apply bandages. This essential tool is available in a variety of types. Depending on the situation, the ideal tape should be waterproof, easy to tear or easy to remove from skin.

1. Hypodermic needle
   Ice needle
2. Saline flush
   Big washer

A saline flush is used to clear out an IV, or intravenous line. Without this device, a hospital patient would have to endure more discomfort — their IV would have to be replaced every time it got clogged.

1. Suction device
   Ventilator
2. Compression device
   Manual compressor

A ventilator, also called a respirator, keeps oxygen flowing through a patient's lungs when they cannot breathe on their own. Nurses in hospitals work with these quite a bit, monitoring airflow and patient progress.