. Flashcards

1
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refers to the provision of assistance to another person who is ill, disabled, or needs help with daily activities.

A

caregiving

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2
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is someone who provides assistance to another person who cannot live fully independent due to physical, psychological, or mental disability.

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caregiver

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3
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is a device used to measure blood pressure.

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sphygmomanometer

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4
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is a diagnostic instrument used by medical professionals to listen to a patient’s chest cavity, heart, and various pulse points.

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stethoscope

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5
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is an instrument used for measuring body temperature.

A

thermometer

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6
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has an elongated bulb used in taking body
temperature from the mouth or armpit.

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oral thermometer

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7
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is the most accurate way to take a temperature. Has a more rounded bulb to protect the sensitive tissues in the anus.

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rectal thermometer

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8
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used for holding ice and is applied to cool the head of the patient with high fever.

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ice bag

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9
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This is a rubber bag and a hot-water container.

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hot-water bag

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10
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when giving bitter medicine

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glass and straw

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11
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mercury-based unit

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mercury sphygmomanometer

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12
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safer but less accurate than mercury based

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aneroid sphygmomanometer

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13
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give the types of sphygmomanometer

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digital, mercury, aneroid sphygmomanometer

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14
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kinds of thermometer

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oral, rectal thermometer

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