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clinical rotations
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Medical
11th Grade
08/22/2010

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Term
abduction
Definition
movement of a body part away form the body
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acute care
Definition
care of people having an acute or short illness
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ADL-activities of daily living
Definition
all of the activities people do for themselves each day, like brushing teeth, bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating
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advance directive
Definition
in health care, identifies the resident's wishes during an emergency regarding lifesaving efforts
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anatomical position
Definition
body is in a standing position with arms at the sides and palms turned forward, head and feet turned forward
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anterior vs. posterior
Definition
front, in front of, ventral; back, in back of, dorsal
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anuria
Definition
absence of urine or a very small amount of urine (under 1000cc) in a 24 hour period
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aphasia
Definition
absence of speaking
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apical pulse
Definition
number of heartbeats heard when using a stethoscope over the heart on the left side of the chest
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apnea
Definition
absence of breathing
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aspiration
Definition
person takes food, fluid, or an object into the airway and the lungs
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assisted living
Definition
a setting for people who require a certain amount of supervised assistance in meeting basic needs, but less assistance than a long-term care facility (skilled facility)
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atrophy
Definition
a wasting, weakening, or decrease in size of muscle due to disease, injury, or lack of use
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axilla
Definition
armpit
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bed bath
Definition
bath given to a resident in bed
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bedpan
Definition
piece of equipment, usually plastic, used to collect urine and feces
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biohazard containers
Definition
dispose of equipment and supplies contaminated with infectious waste. (blood, body fluids)
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body alignment
Definition
body positioning that promotes proper body functioning, posture
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brachial pulse
Definition
pulse in the upper arm
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bradycardia
Definition
slow pulse, heartbeat, under 60 bpm
Term
catheter
Definition
a tube passed through the body for removal of or injection of fluids into body cavities
Term
chart
Definition
written record of all care received within a facility or form used to highlight certain info
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charting
Definition
the act of making notes of care and observation; documenting
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chemical restraint
Definition
a medication that reduces a person's ability to move freely
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chux
Definition
a name brand for small, absorbent pads places beneath residents to protect bed linens
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closed bed
Definition
bed completely made with bedspread in place; for a resident who will be out of bed all day
Term
colostomy
Definition
opening into the colon
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commode
Definition
chair containing a bedpan or bucket, used to collect urine or feces, usually sits next to the bed
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constipation
Definition
the difficult and often painful elimination of hard, dry stool (bowel movement)
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contaminated
Definition
soiled, unclear; having disease-causing organisms or infectious material on it
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contractures
Definition
abnormal shortening of a muscle resulting in the disability of limb; permanent shortening of the muscle
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cyanosis
Definition
blue, gray, or purple tinge to the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood
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dangling
Definition
position with the resident sitting to the side of the bed with legs over the side
Term
decubitus ulcer
Definition
pressure sore or bed sore
Term
dementia
Definition
loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
Term
dentures
Definition
artificial teeth
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diaphoretic
Definition
heavy sweating or perspiration
Term
discharge
Definition
when a resident leaves a facility or unit
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disinfected
Definition
free from microbes
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disoriented
Definition
not aware of person, place, or time
Term
draw sheet
Definition
half-sheet used for lifting and moving residents
Term
dysphagia
Definition
difficulty swallowing
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dyspnea
Definition
difficulty breathing
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dysuria
Definition
painful urination
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edema
Definition
swelling of body tissues due to accumulation of fluids
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elder abuse
Definition
seven types of abuse of the elderly include psychological or verbal abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, involuntary seclusion, financial abuse, and exploitation
Term
emesis
Definition
vomiting
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enema
Definition
introduction of fluid into the colon through the rectum to cleanse the colon of feces
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extension
Definition
straightening of a body part
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false imprisonment
Definition
unlawfully keeping a person away from others
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fecal impaction
Definition
inability to pass stool bc it had formed into a large mass, usually toward the lower part of the colon
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flexion
Definition
bending of a body part
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foley catheter
Definition
catheter inserted into the bladder
Term
gait belt
Definition
transfer belt uesd to assist with walking
Term
gait
Definition
manner of walking
Term
geriatric chair
Definition
a special chair with an attached lap table
Term
graduate
Definition
measuring container with markings for oz and cubic cm...etc
Term
"hat"
Definition
specimen pan, usually plastic, used to collect and measure urine and stool from the toilet
Term
hematuria
Definition
blood in the urine
Term
hemiplegia
Definition
paralysis on one side of body
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
excessive flow of blood, severe bleeding
Term
homeostasis
Definition
ability of the human body to maintain internal conditions that are necessary for life
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hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure
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hypotension
Definition
low blood pressure
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i & o
Definition
intake and output
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incident report
Definition
a report completed whenever an accident or injury occurs to a resident, staff member, or a visitor that documents the incident along with the response to the incident
Term
incontinent
Definition
lack of voluntary control of urine or bowel movements
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