Chapter 10 terms

Question 1

Bariatrics

Answer 1

Branch of medications that deal with obesity

Question 2

Biorhythms

Answer 2

natural rhythms or cycles related to bodily functions

Question 3

Circadian rhythm

Answer 3

the 24-hour day-night cycle

Question 4

depressant

Answer 4

a substance that causes calmness and drowsiness

Question 5

Disposable

Answer 5

only to be used once and then discarded

Question 6

Draw sheet

Answer 6

an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet, used for moving residents

Question 7

Incontinence

Answer 7

the inability to control the bladder or bowels.

Question 8

Insomnia

Answer 8

inability to fall asleep or remain asleep

Question 9

Occupied bed

Answer 9

a bed made while a person is in the bed

Question 10

parasomnias

Answer 10

sleep disorders

Question 11

sleep

Answer 11

natural period of rest for the mind and body during which energy is restored

Question 12

stimulant

Answer 12

a drug that increases or quickens the actions of the body

Question 13

surgical bed

Answer 13

a bed made so that a person can easily move onto it from a stretcher.

Question 14

Unoccupied bed

Answer 14

a bed made while no person is in bed.