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CNA
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25
Nursing
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06/26/2010

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Term
Arteriosclerosis
Definition
A thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls that results in impaired blood circulation.
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
high concentration of glucose in the blood.
Term
Hypotension
Definition
low blood pressure
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
low concentration of glucose in the blood.
Term
Hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure
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Dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing
Term
Heimlich Maneuver
Definition
An emergency technique used to eject an object, such as food, from the trachea of a choking person. The technique employs a firm upward thrust just below the rib cage to force air from the lungs.
Term
Aspiration
Definition
the inhalation of food or drink into the lungs; can cause pneumonia or death.
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Enema
Definition
a specific amount of water flowed into the colon to eliminate stool.
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Edema
Definition
an abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity
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Fowler's position
Definition
An inclined position in which the head of the bed is raised to promote dependent drainage after an abdominal operation.
Term
Decubitus ulcers
Definition
an ulceration of tissue deprived of adequate blood supply by prolonged pressure. (bedsore)
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Contracture
Definition
the permanent and often painful stiffening and shortening of a joint and muscle
Term
Supine
Definition
position with person lying flat on their back
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Lateral position
Definition
position with person on their side
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Prone
Definition
position with person on their stomach
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Diarrhea
Definition
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
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Ambulation
Definition
walking
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Cyanosis
Definition
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood
Term
What are the 5 steps before and after working on a patient?
Definition
1. Wash hands
2. Identify yourself and resident
3. Explain the procedure
4. Provide privacy
5. Raise bed to a working level
Term
Atrophy
Definition
the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles
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Pilaging
Definition
taking things that belong to someone else
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Contamination
Definition
the soiling or making inferior by contact or mixture
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Pediculosis
Definition
an infestation of lice
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Baseline VS
Definition
the first VS that are taken at the facilty that are used to determine whether the patient is getting better or worse.
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