Mneumonic for assessing status of emergency patiens:

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

used in 1 or 2 person CPR

mvemennt of an extremity away from the midline of the body

misuse, as of an addictive substance such as alcohol, tabacco, nicotine, & so forth

being answerable for one's own actions

process whereby a professional association or nongovornmental agency grants recognition to an istitution or agency for demonstrated ability in a special area of practice

homeostasis of the hydrogen ion (H⁺) concentration in the body fluids

abnormality occurring after birth that compromises heart function

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

AIDS

acquired condition that impairs the body's ability to fight infection

the end stage of the continuum of HIV infection, in which the infected person has a CD₄⁺ (lymphocyte)count of 200 cells/mm³ or fewer

peripheral cyanosis

the blue discoloration of the hands & feet in most infants at birth that may persist for 7-10 days

giving full attention & a concerted effort to understand the message being sent

the movement of materials across the membrane of a cell by means of chemical activity, which allows the cell to admit larger molecules than would otherwise be able to enter

activities of daily living

ADL's

those activities of daily life, such as toileting, bathing, dressing, & grooming, that promote maintenance of functional abilities & independece in the environment

statement of health problem that a nurse is licensed & competent to treat

complementary & alternative medicine therapy that uses gentle pressure at points on the body

used primarily for prevention & relief of symptoms of muscle tension

complimentary & alternative therapy that stimulates certain points on the body by insertion of special needles to modify the preception of pain, normalize physiological functions, &treat or prevent disease

having a sort & relatively severe course

a disease process characterized by a relatively shortduration of signs & symptoms that are usually severe & begin abruptly

intense, unpleasant sensation of short duration, lasting less than 6 months

adjustment to changing life situations by using various strategies

protection that provides a specific reaction to each invading antigen & has the unique ability to remember the antigen that caused the attack

excessive use or abuse of a substance or practice, displayed by psychological disturbance, decline of social & economic function, & uncontrolable consumption, indicating dependence

one who exhibits a pattern of compulsive & habitual use of a substance or practice to cope with psychological pain from conflict & anxiety

movement of an extremity towards the axis of the body

a substance produced in the mitochondria from nutrients & is capable of releasing energy that in turn enables the cell to work

additional, as in addition drug or tretment

entry of a patient into a healthcare facility

a family unit with adoptive children whio are chosen & taken into the family by legal process & raised as the family's own

a community-based program designed to meet the needs of functioning or cognitively impaired adults through an individualized plan of care

signed & witnessed documents providing specific instructions for health care treatment in the event that the person is unable to make those decisions personally at the time they are needed

rise in rank or importance

a promotion, progress, improvement

a harmful, unitended reaction to a drug administered at a normal dose

a person who acts on behalf of another person

external manifestation of inner feeling or emotions, often reflected by facial expression

against medical advice

AMA

charting notation when a patient leaves a health care facility without a physician's order for discharge

process of systematic stereotyping of & discrimination against people because of their advanced age 

interacting with another in an overpowering & forceful manner to meet one's own needs at the expense of others

drug that produces a predictable response at the intend site of action

- an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being in an open, crowded, or public place, such as a field, tunnel, bridge, congested streets, or busy stores, where escape may be difficult or help unavailable if anxiety incompacitates the sufferer.

- If untreatedthe sufferer often refuses to leave the home.

abnormal state of motor & psychic hypoactivity

alcoholics anonymous

AA

nonprofit organization founded in 1935 consisting of abstinent alcoholics helping other alcoholics to become & stay sober through group support

addiction to alcohol

relationship of various body parts to one another

a substance that can produce a hypersensitive reaction in the body but that is not necessarily inherently harmful

traditional or conventional Western medicine

loss of hair resulting from destruction of hair follicles

alpha-fetoprotein

AFP

antigen present in the human fetus

can be used to evaluate fetal development

a decrease or lack of cognitive ability to receive, process, & send information

nontraditional therapies that may include the same interventions as complementary therapies but that often become the primary treatment modalities that replace allopathic medicine

Ex: exercise, massage, acupuncture, & herbalism

a presenile dementia that is characterized by confusion, memory failure, disorientation, restlessness, agnosia, speech disturbances, inability to cary out purposeful movements, & hallucinosis

also called senile dementia - alzheimer's type (SDAT)

lazy eye

reduction or dimness of vision, especially when there is no apparent pathological condition of the eye

building blocks out of which proteins are constructed

the end products of protein digestion

obstetric procedure in which a small amount of aminiotic fluid is removed for laboratory analysis

usually performed between the 16th & 20th weeks of gestation to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities

artificial rupture of the fetal membranes (AROM)

following the use of cannabis & characterized by decreased goal-directed activities, abrupt mood swings, abnormal irritability, etc.

the building aspect on which the energy released from catabolism allows the cells to build more complex, usable forms of nutrients

the building & repairing phase of metabolism

opposite of catabolism

severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen

severe generalized edema

negatively charged ion that, when in solution, is attracted to the positive electrode

a psychoneurotic disorder characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat

self-imposed starvation

drug that will block the action of another drug

first stage of the maternity cycle

also called the prenatal period

a diamond-shaped space covered by tough membranes between the bones of an infant's cranium

the posterior fontenelle is triabgular

expectation of or preparation for the loss of one of more valued or significant objects

accomplishment of part of the grief work before the actual loss.

psychological preparation of a patient for an event expected to be stressful, as in preparation of a child for surgery by explaining what will happen & what it will feel like

It is also used to prepare parents for normal growth & development of their children.

a substance recogmized by the body as a foreign that can trigger an immune response

chemical or other agent that delays or prevents the breakdown of a substance by oxygen

a substance that tends to inhibit the growth & reproduction of microorganisms

may be used on humans

condition in which an individual experiences a vague feeling of apprehension resulting from a real or preceived threat to the self

abnormal neurologic condition in which language function is defective or absent because of an injury to certain areas of the cerebral cortex

heartbeat as measured with the bell or disk of the stethoscope placed over the apex of the heart

most authentic of all pulses

program that meets minimum standards established by the state agency responsible for overseeing education programs

an alternative therapy that uses essential oils produced from plants to provide health benefits

speak clearly, distinctly, & to the point

present yourself with clarity & effectiveness

an accumulation of fluid & albumin in the peritoneal cavity

free of pathogenic microorganisms

interaction that takes into account the feelings & needs of the receiver

evaluation or appraisal of a condition

includes observing, gathering, verifying, & communicating pertinent data usually information pertaining to the patient

residential care whereby the adult patient rents a small one-bedroom or studio apartment & can receive personal care services, for example, for bathing, dressing, eating, etc.

hand-flapping tremor usually induced by extending the arm & dorsiflexing the wrist

frequently seen in hepatic coma

abnormal condition characterized by impaired ability to coordinate movement

collapse of lung tissues, preventing the respiratory exchange of CO₂ & O₂

lack of normal tone or strength

attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder

ADHD

a group of behaviors - hyperactivity, inattentiveness, & impulsivity - that appear early in a child's life, persist throughout childhood & adolescence, & may extend into adulthood

the process of weakening the degree of virulence of a disease organism

in obstetrics, the relationship of fetal body parts to another

people appointed to examine patient charts & health records to assess the quality of care

to listens for sounds within the body to evaluate the condition of the heart, lungs, pleura, intestines, or other organs or to detect fetal heart sounds

a complex developmental disorder of brain function accompanied by a broad range & severity of intellectual & behavioral deficits that impairs the child's ability for appropriate social interaction, communication skills, & behavior

family unit with unequal relationships

parents attempt to control with strict, ridgid rules & expectations

immune response (autoantibodies or cellular immune response) to one's own tissues

something that has its origin within an individual, especially a factor present in tissues or fluids

self-dissolution or self-digestion in tissues or cells by enzymes in the cells

examination performed after a person's death to confirm the cause of death

underarm area

armpit

technique of palpatating an organ or floating structure by bouncing it gently & feeling it rebound

"This" of a fetus within the uterus is a probable objective sign of pregnancy

a strip or roll of clothor other material that may be wound around part of the body in a variety of ways for multiple purposes

basal metabolic rate

BMR

amount of energy used by the body at rest to maintain vital functions such as repiration, circulation, temperature, peristalsis, & muscle tone

area on which an object rests

a stance with feet slightly apart

basic life support

BLS

the role of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & emergency cardiac care (ECC) that prevents circulatory & respiratory function or both in the emergency treatment of a victim of cardiac or respiratory arrest

device for receiving feces or urine from patients confined to bed

may be used for specimen collection

manner in which a person acts or performs

any or all activities of a person, including physical actions, that are observed directly, & mental activity, which is inferred & interpreted

Kinds of behavior include abnormal, automatic, invariable, & variable.

not recurrent or progressive

opposite of malignant

common depressed reaction to the death of a loved one

the individual's experience of an initial loss compounded with an additional loss, before resolution of the initial loss

a main anion of the extracellular fluid

bandage made of large pieces of material to fit a specific body part

ex: abdominal or breast binder

relationg to the facts or events of a person's life

results from permanent cellular damage caused by lack of oxygen

a belief that health & illness are controlled a series of physical & biochemical processes that can be analyzed & manipulated by humans

primary health belief in the United States

the removal of small pieces of living tissue from an organ or another part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate a prognosis, or follow the course of a disease

use of biological agents to create fear & threat in a terrorist act

birth defect

(congenital anomaly)

an abnormality present at birth, particularly a structural one that may be inherited genetically, acquired during gestation, or inflicted during parturition (process of giving birth)

development of the use of the muscles of the perineum to improve voluntary control over voiding

embryonic form that is a sphreric mass of cells having a central fluid-filled cavity (blastocele) surrounded by two layers of cells

the outer layer forms the placenta & the inner layer later forms the embryo

family unit formed by parents who bring unrelated children from prior marriages into a new, joint living situation

also known as stepfamily

blood pressure

BP

pressure exerted by the circulation volume of blood on the arterial walls, veins, & chambers of the heart

body mass index

BMI

an estimate used to determine if a person may be at health risk because of excessive weight

physiologic study of the muscular actions & the functions of muscles in maintaining the posture of the body

body surface area

BSA

total area exposed to the outside environment

emotional attachment between parent & child

loud, gurgling sounds that accompany increased motility of the bowel

an often fatal food poisioning that results from ingesting the toxin produced by the bacillus clostridium botulinum

slow rhythm characterized by a pulse rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute

a slow respiratory rate of fewer than 12 breaths per minute

irreversible from unconsciousness characterized by a complete loss of brain function while the heart continues to beat

The legal definition of this condition varies from state to state.

irregular tightening of the pregnant uterus that begins in the first trimester & increases in frequency, duration, & intensity as pregnancy progresses

Near term, strong _______ _____ ____________ are often difficult to distinguish from real labor.

source of heat unique to the neonate that is capable of greater thermogenic (heat-producing) activity than ordinary fat

Deposits are formed around the adreanal glands, kidneys, & neck; between scapulas; & behind the sternum, & they remain for several wweks after birth.

abnoemal swishing sound heard over organs, glands, & arteries

teeth-grinding

in or directed toward the cheeck

chemical system that cirrculates through the body in pairs, neutralizing excess acids or bases by contributing of accepting hydrogen ions

can be considered chemical sponges

an eating disorder involving an insatiable craving for food, often resulting in continual eating followed by periods of depression, self-deprivation, &/or purging

also called bulimia

physical, emotional, & spiritual exhaustion among caregivers

belching, or eructation