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Chapter 13 Vocab Flashcards

1
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Personal daily care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and nails, eating, drinking, walking, transferring, and elimination

A

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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A substance added to another substance that changes its effect

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Additive

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3
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A weakened side of the body due to a stroke or injury, also called the involved side

A

Affected Side

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4
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The inhalation of food, drink, foreign material into the lungs

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Aspiration

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5
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Underarms

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Axillae

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Areas of the body where the body lies close to the skin

A

Body Prominences

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7
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An excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp

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Dandruff

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A special kind of string used to clean between teeth

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Dental Floss

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9
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Having no teeth

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Dentulous

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10
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Artificial teeth

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Dentures

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A type of razor that is discarded in a biohazard container after one use; requires the use of shaving cream of soap

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Disposable Razor

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12
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A type of razor that runs on electricity; it does not require soap or shaving cream

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Electric Razor

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13
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A weakness of mucles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty in flexing the ankles and walking normally

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Foot Drop

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14
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The area from the pubis (the area around the penis and scrotum) to the upper thighs

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Groin

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Practices to care for oneself, suching as caring for fingernails or hair

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Grooming

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16
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Bad breath

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Halitosis

17
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Practives that keep bodies clean and healthy

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Hygiene

18
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Care of the mouth, teeth, and gums

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Oral Care

19
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A device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning, also called a Orthotic Device

A

Orthosis

20
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A bath given on days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done; includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineum

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Partial Bath

21
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An infestation of lice

A

Pediculosis

22
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Care of the genital and anal area

A

Perineal Care

23
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Injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing, also called Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Sores, Bed Sores of Decubitus Ulcers

A

Pressure Injuries

24
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Areas of the bod that bear much of the body weight

A

Pressure Points

25
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A type of razor with a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts; requires the use of shaving cream or soap

A

Safety Razor

26
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A sturdy chair designed to be placed in a bathtub or shower to help a person who is weak be able to bathe in the tub or shower, rather than in bed

A

Shower Chair

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