Wanton describes something excessive, uncontrolled and sometimes even cruel. The principal sees a food fight as a wanton act of vandalism done with wanton disregard for the rules, but the kids might just see it as fun. Wanton comes from the Old English wan- lacking and togen to train, discipline, in other words, lacking in discipline.. Wanton extravagance is excessive and uncontrolled, whereas a wanton act of terrorism is random and intentionally cruel. Sometimes in older novels, you will see wanton used as a disapproving term to describe a sexually active person, particularly a woman, a usage that is considered old-fashioned today.
A telemetry nurse monitors, records, and interprets data about a patient's vital signs. He or she also provides patient care, educates patients about their conditions, and administers medication.
Certifications available to telemetry nurses include the following: The Adult, Neonatal and Pediatric Acute/Critical Care Nursing certification exams award the designation Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).