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CNA
N\A
13
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
10/10/2011

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DNR
Definition
Do not resusitate
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Nutrition
Definition

a source of materials to nourish the body

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Pressure Point
Definition
any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
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Hygiene
Definition
Conditions and practices that serve to promote or preserve health
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grooming
Definition
to take care of appearance; to make neat and trim
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supine position
Definition
1. Lying on the back; having the face upward.
Having the palm of the hand or sole of the foot upward.
 
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Sims pos.
Definition
A position in which the patient lies on one side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed, used to facilitate vaginal examination.
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prone
Definition
opposite supine position, face down
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Laderal pos.
Definition
patient lying on the left side with the right thigh and knee drawn up
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Fowlers Position
Definition
An inclined position in which the head of the bed is raised topromote dependent drainage after an abdominal operation.
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OSHA
Definition
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ensuring safety at work and a healthful work environment.
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HIPAA
Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A law mandating that anyone belonging to a group health insurance plan must be allowed to purchase health insurance within an interval of time beginning when the previous coverage is lost.


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Pericare
Definition
a cleansing procedure prescribed for the perineum after various obstetric and gynecologic procedures. Sterile or clean perineal care may be prescribed. It is done also after elimination and as a routine part of hygiene care (bed bath) using clean technique rather than sterile.
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