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CNA
Chapter 8
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Nursing
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06/29/2010

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Term
acute illness
Definition
has severe symptoms and is short term
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chronic
Definition
the disease or condition is long term with symptoms that are managable with possible short times of severity.
Term
inflammation
Definition
swelling
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arthritis
Definition
swelling of the joints
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autoimmune illness
Definition
the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
common type of arthritis that affects the elderly
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rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
can affect people of all ages. joints become inflamed, red, swollen, and very painful. other symptoms include fever, fatigue, and weight loss.
Term
embolus
Definition
free flowing clot
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
causes bones to become brittle which means they can break more easily
Term
menopause
Definition
the stopping of menstrual periods
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fractures
Definition
broken bones
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PWB
Definition
partial weight bearing
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NWB
Definition
non weight bearing
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confusion
Definition
the inaability to think clearly
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congnition
Definition
the ability to think logically and quickly
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dementia
Definition
more serious loss of mental abilities that affects thinking, remembering, reasoning. and communication. Not a normal part of aging.
Term
alzheimer's disease (AD)
Definition
most common cause of dementia in the elderly
Term
What are the three basic principle to keep in mind when dealing with someone with AD?
Definition
1. develop a routine and stick to it
2. promote self-care
3. take care of yourself
Term
pacing
Definition
walking back and forth in the same area
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wandering
Definition
aimlessly walking around the facility
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hallucination
Definition
seeing things that are not there
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delusions
Definition
believeing something that isn't true
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catastrophic reaction
Definition
when a person with AD overreacts to something in an unreasonable way
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depression
Definition
when residents become withdrawn, lack enery, or do not eat or do things they used to enjoy
Term
perseverating
Definition
when you repeat a word, phrase, question, or activity over and over
Term
pilaging
Definition
taking things that belong to someone else
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hoarding
Definition
collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
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reality orientation
Definition
using calendars, clocks, signs, and lists to help residents remember who and where they are
Term
validation therapy
Definition
letting residents believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances
Term
reminiscence therapy
Definition
encouraging residents to remember and talk about the past
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active therapy
Definition
uses things residents enjoy to prevent boredom and fustaration
Term
parkinson's disease
Definition
a progressive disease that affects the muscles and causes a stooped posture and shuffled gait.
Term
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Definition
symptons include: fatigue, tremors, poor balance, touble walking, weakness, numbness, tingling, incontinence, and behavior changes
Term
hemiparesis
Definition
weakness on one side of the body
Term
hemiplegia
Definition
paralysis on one side of the body
Term
aphasia
Definition
inability to speak or speak clearly
Term
emotional lability
Definition
laughiing or crying without any reason, or when inappropriate
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paraplegia
Definition
loss of function of lower body and legs
Term
quadriplegia
Definition
unable to use his legs, trunk, and arms
Term
diuretics
Definition
drugs that reduce fluid in the body
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