block 10

Question 1

ADL means

Answer 1

activities in daily living

Question 2

shearing

Answer 2

rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction

Question 3

pressure injury/ulcer/sore

Answer 3

difficult to heal sore that forms when part of the body presses against a surface for a long period of time

Question 4

bony prominences

Answer 4

areas of the body where the bones lies close to the skin

Question 5

pressure points

Answer 5

areas of the body that bear much of its weight

Question 6

foot drop

Answer 6

a weakness of muscle i the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally

Question 7

orthotic device

Answer 7

helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning

Question 8

preineum

Answer 8

genital and anal area

Question 9

rectum

Answer 9

final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus

Question 10

drape

Answer 10

covering the person with blankets or towels leaving exposed only the part of the body that is being cared for

Question 11

perineal care

Answer 11

care of the genitals and anal area