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10/29/2014

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Abduction
Definition
Moving a body part away from the midline.
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Adduction
Definition
Moving a body part toward the body
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Base of support
Definition
Your feet provide your base of supprt, Wider is better
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Center of gravity
Definition
Located in the pubic region
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Circumduction
Definition
Moving a body part in circles
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Client reminder devise
Definition
Reminder that the client needs to be safe
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Contracture
Definition
continuous shortning of the length of muscles that moves bones of joints
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Contralateral
Definition
opposite side
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Dangling
Definition
allowing client to sit on the end of the bed
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Dorsiflexion
Definition
Bringing a body part backwards (toes upward)
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Eversion
Definition
Turning foot so sole faces away from the other
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Extension
Definition
Increasing the angle between 2 bones. (ex-straigtning the arm)
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Flexion
Definition
Decreasing the angle between 2 bones, bending towards itself.
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Footdrop
Definition
Foot hangs in a plantarflexed position
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Fowlers Position
Definition
Semi fowlers, high fowlers and fowlers. Different elevations of the head.
Term
Gait
Definition
Style of walking
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Gait belt
Definition
Buckle around the clients waste to transfer
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Gravital plane
Definition
horizontal
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Gurney
Definition
wheelchair stretcher
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Hemiplegia
Definition
paralyzed on one side of the body
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Hyperextension
Definition
increasing the angle of an extremity beyond normal range (bending the hand backwards)
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Inversion
Definition
faces medially or inside
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Isometric
Definition
Muscle setting
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Lateral
Definition
laying on the side
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Line of gravity
Definition
Line down the center of the body
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Lithotomy
Definition
Laying on your back with feet in stirrupts
Term
Litter
Definition
Wheelchair stretcher
Term
Logroll turn
Definition
Used when there is a suspected head, neck or back or spinal injury.
Term
Orthopneic Position
Definition
Layed over stand with back hunched over
Term
Paralysis
Definition
inability to move part of the body
Term
Parapelegic
Definition
paralyzed from the waste down
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Plantar flexion
Definition
bending foot so toes are facing downwards
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Pronation
Definition
turning hand so the palm is downwards
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Prone
Definition
laying on your stomach with your head to the side
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Protective device
Definition
such as restraints
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Retraction
Definition
moving backward to position
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Rotation
Definition
moving body part horizontally (such as shaking your head no)
Term
Sims position
Definition
Laying on left side - usually for enema
Term
Supination
Definition
inversion (turning the palm upward)
Term
Supine
Definition
not allowed to turn or move at all
Term
Transfer belt
Definition
gait belt
Term
Transfer board
Definition
sliding board
Term
Trendelenburg Position
Definition
the head down - head laying lower then the feet
Term
Trochanter Roll
Definition
to prevent outward rotation of the legs and hips
Term
How are dentures cared for?
Definition
Both AM and PM care, brushing them and putting them in denture solution at night.
Term
Define: Clean catch
Definition
Giving client cup and explaining to whipe from front to back. Urinate a tiny bit, then put the cup under the urine steam.
Term
Define: Guaiac
Definition
places a smear of stool onto a testing card then add solution to the card
Term
Define: sputum specimans
Definition
Test used to determine if a client has TB. Best time to test is in the AM, The client must cough up secretions
Term
What is a rollar bandage?
Definition
also known as ACE bandage - usually to support a limb or hold pressure on bleeding
Term
What is montgomery strap?
Definition
allows dressing to be changed witout removing tape everytime. Has ties instead
Term
What is a T-binder?
Definition
used most likely after peri surgery
Term
What is a kerlix?
Definition
type of guaze - used to hold dressings in place or to apply pressure
Term
What are the effects of heat application?
Definition
Dialates the blood vessels, helps circulaion to an area, releives pain & stiffness, assists to wound healing, raise body temp, promotes drainage
Term
Does heat or cold require a doctors order?
Definition
Heat
Term
Effects of cold application?
Definition
Constricts the blood vessels, dcreases blood flow, controls hemmoridge, ease inflammation, numbs pain, reduces muscle contraction & spasms
Term
How is a cleansing enema effective?
Definition
it helps soften the feces, stimulates peristalsis and provides lubrication for evacuation
Term
When should a clients position be changed?
Definition
Every 2 hours
Term
When assisting nurse to the bathroom what is the one thing a nurse should always remember to give the client?
Definition
call bell
Term
What is purulent drainage?
Definition
Contains WBC's and bacteria
Term
What is in serosanguineous drainage?
Definition
blood & luquid of blood
Term
What are substances are considered luquids when recording I&O?
Definition
thin cereals, ice cream, jello
Term
Describe the 1st level of Maslow pyrimid
Definition
Physiological needs - air, water, food, sleep & basic needs
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Describe 2nd level of Maslow
Definition
Safety needs- social/ love and belonging
Term
Describe 3rd level of Maslow
Definition
Love - social and love and belonging
Term
Describe 4th level of Maslow
Definition
Esteem - need to be well thought of by self and others
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Describe 5th level of Maslow
Definition
Self actualazation - ones full potential
Term
What are theraputic communication techniques?
Definition
Communication to help and try to sooth a patient
Term
What is subjective data?
Definition
information that consists of the clients opinions and feelings about what is happening convyed to the nurse either directly or through body language
Term
What is objective data?
Definition
All measurable & observables peices of information about a client & his or her overall state of health
Term
what is RACE?
Definition

R- rescue

A - alarm

C - confine

E - extinguish

Term
what is PASS?
Definition

P- pull

A- aim

S- Squeeze

S- sweep

Term
What is code blue?
Definition
a sudden decrease in status
Term
What is code pink?
Definition
child abduction
Term
Polyuria
Definition
an increase in the expected amounts of urine a person voids over time
Term
Polydipsia
Definition
excessive thirst
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Polyphagia
Definition
abnormal craving for all kinds of food
Term
Dysuria
Definition
a burning or painful sensation while urinating
Term
Dysphasia
Definition
difficulty in understanding or expression of language
Term
Aphasia
Definition
loss of ability to swallow
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