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Ch. 27 & 28: Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Disorder in which the focus is on remaining thin, causing restriction of food intake to the point of danger.

A

anorexia nervosa

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2
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accumulation of fatty deposits on the walls of the blood vessels.

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artherosclerosis

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3
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An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating, followed by behaviors designed to prevent weight gain, including purging, fasting, use of laxatives, and excessive exercise.

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bulimia

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4
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Pump failure of the right or left ventricles associated with abnormal retention of fluid

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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5
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A disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body.

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diabetes mellitus

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6
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Difficulty swallowing

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dysphagia

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7
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Within the small intestine.

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enteral

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8
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A pump used in continuous feeding that pumps the liquid formula, drop by drop, into the feeding tube.

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feeding pump

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9
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A feeding tube placed directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

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Gastrostomy tubes

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10
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Glucose in the urine

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glycosuria

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11
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Increased concentration of solutes within the fluid.

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hyperosmolality

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12
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Blood pressure elevated above the normal range.

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hypertension

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13
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A feeding tube placed directly into the intestines through the abdominal wall.

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Jujenostory or duodenal tubes

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14
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Loss of blood supply to the heart muscle.

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myocardial infarction (MI)

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15
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A type of tube that is placed through the nose into the stomach.

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nasogastric (NG) tube

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16
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No food or fluids by mouth.

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NPO

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17
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Introduction of a substance into the body by some means other than the gastrointestinal tract.

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parenteral

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18
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A feeding tube place directly into the stomach through endoscopic surgery.

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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube

19
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Place in a peripheral are (i.e., arm), for short-term nutrition that does not involve the digestive system and is absorbed directly through the bloodstream.

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peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)

20
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After surgery

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postoperative

21
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Before surgery

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Preoperative

22
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Remains after digestion or evaporation

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residue

23
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The technique of providing needed nutrients intraveneously.

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total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

24
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Condition of being without oxygen.

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anoxia

25
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Absence of breathing

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apnea

26
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Collapsed or airless part of the lung; collapse of alveoli

A

atelectasis

27
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Tube for insertion into a duct or cavity.

A

cannula

28
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Bluish discoloration or skin color changes, particularly around the mouth and in the nail beds, due to lack of oxygen.

A

cyanosis

29
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Difficult and labored breathing.

A

dyspnea

30
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Within the trachea

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endotracheal

31
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Cough up and spit out

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expectorate

32
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Movement of air out of the lungs.

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expiration

33
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A device that supplies moisture to a gas.

A

humidifier

34
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Excess carbon dioxide in the blood.

A

hypercapnia

35
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A decreased amount of oxygen in the bloodstream.

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hypoxemia

36
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State of insufficient oxygen in the blood.

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hypoxia

37
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Movement of air into the lungs.

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Inspiration

38
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A device that disperses liquid into a fine spray, used in intubation therapy.

A

nebulizer

39
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A curved guide that is inserted into the trachea to facilitate placement of a tube.

A

obturator

40
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Inward movement of respiratory muscles upon inspiration.

A

Retractions

41
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Shrill, harsh sound on inspiration; caused by obstruction of the upper air passages, as occurs in croup or laryngitis.

A

stridor

42
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Increased or rapid breathing.

A

tachypnea

43
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Adhesive; sticky

A

tenacious

44
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Opening into the trachea.

A

tracheostomy

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