Sudden

The nurse noticed an abrupt

change in the patient's level of pain

To voluntarily refrain from something.

The dental hygienist instructed

the patient to abstain from smoking

to improve his breath odor

A means to obtain entry or

 a means of approach

To administer medications into the patient's

veins, the nurse must access the vein with a

special needle.

Responsible

Paramedics are accountable for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques

To hold fast or stick together

The tape must adhere to the patient's skin to hold the bandage in place

Undesired, possible harmful

Vomiting is an adverse effect of many medications.

Appearance of observable emotions

The nurse observered that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotion and reported that the patient had a flat affect.

Occurring every year.

The patient told the nurse that she had scheduled her annual mammogram, as she had been instructed.

To place, put on, or spread something.

The physical therapist will apply a medication to the wound before covering the would with a bandage.

Able to be heard.

The respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound.

Present on two sides.

The unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the patient had bilateral weakness in the legs when walking.

Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.

The nurse instructed the child that he could no go swimming while the cast was on his broken arm.

Come to an end or bring to an end.

Because the patient's breathing had ceased, the paramedic began resuscitation measures.

Offsetting or making up for something.

When the patient's blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a compensatory action.

An undesired problem that is the result of some other event.

The physician told the patient that loss of eyesight is a possible complicaton of eye surgery.

Do as directed.

The nurse asked the patient to comply with the instructions for taking the medications.

Rounded inward.

The dietician noticed that the patient was very thin, and the patient's abdomen appeared concave.

Brief, to the point.

When teaching a patient, the nurse tried to be concise, so the instructions would be easy to remember.

Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is.

The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was of a thin, watery consistency.

To draw together or become smaller.

The nurse knows that the small blood vessels of the skin will constrict when ice is applied to the skin.

Dependent.

The hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and fossing.

Shape or outline of a shape.

While bathing an overweight patient, the unlicensed assistive personnel noticed that the contour of the patient's addomen was quite round.

To draw together, to reduce in size.

The physical therapist exercises the patient's muscles so they contract and expand.

A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done.

The patient's excessive bleeding was a contraindication for discharge from the hospital.

Expel feces.

The unlicensed assistive personnel helped the patients to the toilet when he needed to defecate.

A deficiency or lack of something.

The therapist explained that the patient will experience a fluid deficit if the patient continues to perspire heavily during exercise without drinking enought fluids.

Press downward.

The nurse will depress the patient's skin to see if any swelling is present.

Downward measurement from a surface.

The physician measures the depth of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound.

Worsening.

The dental hygienist explains that the condition of the patient's gums is deteriorating, and treatment by the dentist is needed right away.

Device

Tool or piece of equipment.

A thermometer is a device used to measure the patient's body temperature.

The distance across the center of an object.

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse knows that when the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the pressure in that blood vessel goes down.

To enlarge or expand.

When shining a light in the patient's eyes, the nurse looks to see if both pupils dilate in response to the light.

To make a liquid less concentrated.

So that the medication will be easier to swallow, the nurse uses fruit juice to dilute a foul-tasting drug.

Distinct, separate.

The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patient's body.

Enlarged or expanded from pressure.

When a blood vessel is distended, it is easier for the laboratory technician to insert a needle to obtain a blood sample.

To lift up or place in a higher position.

The paramedic decided to elevate the head of the stretcher in order to help the patient breathe more easily.

Produced within the body.

The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body's pancreas helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels.

To make worse or more severe.

The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patient's breathing difficulties.

More than what is needed or usual.

The dietician explained that an excess consumption of caffeine may cause unpleasant effects such as feelings nervous and on edge.

Produced outside the body.

The nurse explained that people with diabetes often need to receive exogenous forms of insulin because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin.

To increase in size or amount.

The unlicensed assistive personnel turns the patient frequently so that the size of the skin sore will not expand any further.

Contact.

The nurse taught the parents of a newborn to avoid exposure to people with servere infections.

Located outside the body.

The unlicensed assistive personnel measured the amount of blood in the external drain after the patient's surgery.

Resulting in death.

The emergency medical technicians arrived too late to save any lives at the scene of a fatal car accident.

Extreme tiredness, exhaustion.

The dietician explained to the patient that eating more iron rich foods may help reduce feelings of fatigue.

Limp, lacking tone.

After her stroke, the patient could not feed herself because her arms were flaccid.

Reddened or ruddy appearance.

The therapist observed that the patient's face was flushed after completing the exercises.

Wide open.

In the emergency room, the nurse observed a gaping wound when examining a gun shot victim.

Sex of an individual, as in male or female.

female gender places patients at higher risk for breast cancer.

Maintenance of body fluid balance.

the nurse explains that adequate hydration helps keep skin soft and supple.

Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health.

The dental assistant teaches patients about good hygiene practices to maintain strong teeth.

Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level.

The paramedic stated that the patient's impaired speech was obvious in the way she slurred.

Likely to occur soon.

The nurse observed the patient signing the consent form for the impending procedure.

Occurrence.

In recent years there has been an increased incidence of infections that do not respond to antibiotics.

Reddened, swollen, warm and often tender.

The nurse observede that the skin around the patient's wound was imflammed.

To swallow for digestion.

the paramedic may contact the posion control center when providing emergency care for a child who has ingested cleaning fluid.

To begin or put into paractice.

the nurse decided to initiate safety measures to prevent injury because the patient was very weak.

So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.

the physician explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because its spread was so insidious.

In place, unharmed.

The nurse observed that the bandage was intact after surgery.

Located within the body.

The paramedic reported that the patient was unconscious because of internal bleeding.

Changing rapidly and often.

Because the child's temperature was very labile, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temperature frequently.

Present, but not active or visible.

The latent infection produced symptoms only when the patient's condition was weakened from another illness.

Difficult to arouse.

The unlicensed assistive personnel observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast.

An indication or sign of a condition.

The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weith loss and poor skin condition.

Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment.

The dietician explains that fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that reduce the risk of some cancers.

Closed or obstructed.

Because the patient's foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was occluded.

Significantly important and dangerous.

After a patient sustained a head injury the paramedic noted that the patient's breathing was irregular, which was an omious sign that the patient's condition was worsening.

Continous

The nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ongoing throughout the patient's entire hospital stay.

Given through or affecting the mouth.

The unlicensed assistive personnel reminded that patient no to take any fluids orally because he was scheduled for surgery.

Overt

Obvious, easily observed.

The overt symptoms of the disease included vomiting and diarrhea.

A characteristic or constant factor.

The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthly diet.

Beginning suddenly or abruptly.

The respiratory therapist provided a breathing treatment to stop the patient's paroxysmal breathing difficulty.

Open

The nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the patient a medication.

Potent

Producing a strong effect.

The medication was very potent and it immediately relieved the patient's pain.

Potential

Capable of occurring or likely to occur.

Because the patient was very weak, the therapist felt the patient had a high potential for falling.

Preventive measure.

The laboratory technician wore gloves as a precauton against blood contamination.

To make more susceptible or more likely to occur.

The dietician explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some persons to heart disease.

Already present.

the nurse notified the physician that the patient has a preexisting condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery.

First or most significant.

The patient's primary concern was when he could return to work after the operation.

Of great importance.

the lab tech was gental when inserting the needle because it is a high priority to ensure that the patient does not experience excessive pain and discomfort during the procedure.

Prognosis

The anticipated ro expected course or outcome.

The physician explained that with treatment the patient's prognosis was for a long and healthy life.

The underlying reason.

To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the dietician explains the rationale for the low-salt diet.

To occur again.

To make sure that a tooth cavity does not recur, the dental hygienist instructs the paitent to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly.

To limit

The unlicensed assistive personnel removed the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient in following insturctions to restrict the intake of fluids.

To hold or keep.

The nurse administered a medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause unpleasant swelling.

Location

The nurse selected a site to start the patient's IV based on comfort for the patient.

Condition

The paramedic recognized that the patient's status was unstable, which necessitated  immediate transport to the nearest medical center.

Strict

Stringent, exact, complete.

The nurse stressed that the patient must follow instructions to maintain strict bed rest to prevent further injury.

to take in addition toor to complete.

The dietician instructed the patient to supplement their diet with extra calcium tablets to help build strong bones.

Suppress

To stop or subdue.

When the child's fever came down, the nurse checked to see if any medications had been given that would have suppressed the fever.

Being equal or the same in size, shape, and relative position.

The paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest was symmetrical after the accident.

An indication of a problem.

The nurse recognized that the patient's weakness was a symptom of bleeding after surgery.

Adverse or negative.

The patient became very confused which was an untoward effect of the medication received.

Excrete or expel urine.

the nurse instucted the patient to report any discomfort felt during urination.

Spoken, using words.

The paramedic called in a verbal report on the patient's condition to the emergency room nurse while transporting the patient to the hospital.

Essential.

The paramedic knows that it is vital to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim.

Excrete, or expel urine.

The paitient was insturcted to void into the container so the nurse could observe the appearance of the uring.

Amount of space occupied by a fluid.

The nurse recorded the volume of cough syrup adminstered to the paitient.