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HUC Chapter 17 Vocabulary
HUC Chapter 17 Vocabulary
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Undergraduate 1
03/07/2007

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Term
Active Exercise
Definition
Exercise performed by the patient without assistance as instructed by physical therapist
Term
Activities of Daily Living
Definition
Tasks that enable individuals to meet basic needs (eating, bathing, and so on)
Term
Aerosol
Definition
Liquid suspension of particles in a gas stream for inhalation purposes
Term
Dialysis
Definition
The removal of wastes in the blood usually excreted by the kidneys
Term
Extubation
Definition
Removal of a previously inserted tube (as in an endotracheal tube)
Term
Hydrotherapy
Definition
Treatment with water
Term
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Definition
A treatment that involves breathing 100% oxygen while in an enclosed system pressurized to greater than one atmosphere (sea level)
Term
Hypertonic
Definition
Concentrated salt solution (>0.9%)
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
Dilute salt solution (<0.9%)
Term
Induced Sputum Specimen
Definition
A sputum specimen obtained by performing a respiratory treatment to loosen lung secretions
Term
Intervention
Definition
Synonymous with treatment
Term
Intubation
Definition
Insertion and placement of a tube (within the trachea may be endotracheal or tracheostomy)
Term
Isometric
Definition
Of equal dimensions. Holding ends of contracting muscle fixed so that contraction produces increased tension at a constant overall length
Term
Nebulizer
Definition
A gas-driven device that produces an aerosol
Term
Passive Exercise
Definition
Exercise in which the patient is submissive and the physical therapist moves the patient's limbs
Term
Positive Pressure
Definition
Pressure greater than atmospheric pressure
Term
Range of Motion
Definition
The range in which a joint can move
Term
Reduction
Definition
The correction of a deformity in a bone fracture or dislocation
Term
Resistive Exercise
Definition
Exercise using opposition. A T-band or water provides resistance for patient exercises
Term
Titrate
Definition
To adjust the amount of treatment to maintain a specific physiologic response
Term
Traction
Definition
A mechanical pull to part of the body to maintain alignment and facilitate healing; traction may be static (continuous) or intermittent
Term
Unit Dose
Definition
Any premixed or prespecified dose; often administered with SVN or IPPB treatments
Term
AA
Definition
active assisted
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AKA
Definition
above-the-knee amputation
Term
BiPAP
Definition
bilevel positive airway pressure
Term
BiW
Definition
twice a week
Term
BKA
Definition
below-the-knee amputation
Term
BLE
Definition
both lower extremities
Term
BUE
Definition
both upper extremities
Term
CP
Definition
cold packs
Term
CPM
Definition
continuous passive motion
Term
CPR
Definition
caridopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CPT
Definition
chest physiotherapy
Term
CPAP
Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
EPC
Definition
electronic pain control
Term
ET
Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
ES
Definition
electrical stimulation
Term
FWW
Definition
front-wheel walker
Term
HA
Definition
heated aerosol
Term
HBOT
Definition
hyperbaric O2 therapy
Term
HD
Definition
hemodialysis
Term
HP
Definition
hot packs
Term
IPPB
Definition
intermittent positive-pressure breathing
Term
IS
Definition
incentive spirometry
Term
ISOM
Definition
isometric
Term
lbs, #
Definition
pounds
Term
LE
Definition
lower extremities
Term
LLE
Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
L/min
Definition
liters per minute
Term
LUE
Definition
left upper extremities
Term
LUL
Definition
left upper lobe
Term
MDI
Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
NWB
Definition
non-weight-bearing
Term
O2
Definition
oxygen
Term
ORIF
Definition
open reduction, internal fixation
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy or occupational therapist
Term
PD
Definition
peritoneal dialysis
Term
PEP
Definition
positive expiratory pressure
Term
PROM
Definition
passive range of motion
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy or physical therapist
Term
PTA
Definition
physical therapy assistant
Term
P&PD
Definition
percussion and postural drainage
Term
RLE
Definition
right lower extremities
Term
RLL
Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RML
Definition
right middle lobe
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion
Term
RT
Definition
respiratory therapist
Term
RUL
Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUE
Definition
right upper extremity
Term
SaO or O2 Sats
Definition
oxygen saturation (on pulse oximetry, not ABGs)
Term
STM
Definition
soft tissue massage
Term
SVN
Definition
small volume nebulizer
Term
TENS
Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term
TT
Definition
tilt table
Term
THR, THA
Definition
total hip replacement/arthroplasty
Term
TKR, TKA
Definition
total knee replacement/arthroplasty
Term
Tx
Definition
traction
Term
UD
Definition
unit dose
Term
USN
Definition
ultrasonic nebulizer
Term
WBAT
Definition
weight bearing as tolerated
Term
WP
Definition
whirlpool
Term
>
Definition
greater than
Term
<
Definition
less than
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