Block Twelve

Question 1

Inventory/Belonging List

Answer 1

A detailed list of articles, goods, property, etc.

Question 2

Scale

Answer 2

A device used to measure the weight of a person

Question 3

Height (Ht)

Answer 3

The distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head when standing erect.

Question 4

Weight (Wt)

Answer 4

The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual.

Question 5

Restraints

Answer 5

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.

Question 6

Restraint Alternatives

Answer 6

Any intervention used in place of a restraint or that reduces the need for a restraint.

Question 7

Intake

Answer 7

The fluid a person consumes.

Question 8

Output

Answer 8

All fluid that is eliminated from the body; including urine, feces, vomitus, perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air, and wound drainage.

Question 9

Fluid Balance

Answer 9

Taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.

Question 10

Ounces (oz)

Answer 10

A unit of volume that is equal to 30 millileters (mL)

Question 11

Milliliter (mL)

Answer 11

A unit of volume used in measuring fluid intake and output.

Question 12

Sample/Specimen

Answer 12

Gathered matter of a medical patient’s tissue, fluid, or other material derived from the patient used for laboratory analysis.

Question 13

Collection Device (Hat)

Answer 13

In health care, a collection container that is sometimes inserted into a toilet to collect and measure urine or stool.

Question 14

Occult Blood

Answer 14

Small traces of blood that a person cannot see in their stool.

Question 15

Clean Catch/Midstream

Answer 15

A urine method used to prevent germs from the penis or vagina from getting into a urine sample.

Question 16

Urinalysis

Answer 16

An examination of the urine under a microscope and by chemical means.

Question 17

24-Hour Urine Collection

Answer 17

A urine specimen consisting of all urine voided in a 24-hour period.

Question 18

Straight Catheter

Answer 18

A catheter that does not remain inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected.

Question 19

Indwelling Catheter

Answer 19

A type of catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; urine drains into a bag.

Question 20

Condom Catheter

Answer 20

Catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits into the penis; also called external or Texas catheter.

Question 21

Suprapubic Catheter

Answer 21

A surgically created connection between the urinary bladder and the skin used to drain urine from the bladder in individuals with obstruction of normal urinary flow.

Question 22

Female External Catheter

Answer 22

An external urine collection device that attaches to the perineum and drains urine by a tube attached to a bag or suction container.

Question 23

Down Drain Bag

Answer 23

Urine drainage bags collect urine. The bag will attach to a catheter (tube) that is inside the bladder.

Question 24

Leg bag

Answer 24

A small bag that connects to an indwelling catheter to collect urine. It is strapped to the leg and can be hidden under clothing.

Question 25

Graduate

Answer 25

A measuring device used to measure fluids.

Question 26

Oxygen

Answer 26

Colorless odorless gas needed for life. The body takes in oxygen upon inhale and exchanges it for carbon dioxide upon exhale.

Question 27

Nasal Cannula

Answer 27

A piece of plastic tubing that delivers oxygen through two short prongs into the nostrils.

Question 28

Face Mask

Answer 28

A plastic device worn over the nose and mouth through which oxygen can be delivered.

Question 29

Non-Rebreather Mask

Answer 29

A plastic device worn over the nose and mouth, connected to a plastic reservoir bag filled with a high concentration of oxygen, used in emergency situations to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen than a standard mask.

Question 30

Flow Meter

Answer 30

A device used to measure the rate at which oxygen flows from a tank or concentrator to the resident.

Question 31

Concentrator

Answer 31

A device that draws room air in and concentrates it with higher levels of oxygen.

Question 32

Humidifier

Answer 32

A device that adds water to the air.

Question 33

Intravenous (IV)

Answer 33

The delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person's vein.

Question 34

Occupied Bed

Answer 34

A bed made while a person is in the bed.

Question 35

Open Bed

Answer 35

A bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed, ready to receive a patient or resident.

Question 36

Closed Bed

Answer 36

A bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place.

Question 37

Mitered Corner

Answer 37

A corner that is made by folding and tucking the sheet so that it lies flat and neat against the mattress.

Question 38

Toe Pleat

Answer 38

Top pleat made at the end of the bed over the toes as a last step of making an occupied bed, allows toes to move freely.

Question 39

Fan Fold

Answer 39

The process of folding linen like a fan to the side or bottom of the bed.

Question 40

Side Rails

Answer 40

Devices connected to the sides of a bed that can be raised or lowered, intended to prevent a patient from falling.

Question 41

Cold Pack

Answer 41

A bag or container, usually containing a substance that can be frozen or creates a cold feeling, put on a part of a person's body to cool it or to reduce pain or swelling.