Chapter 18 & 19 Flashcards
A dense and hard type of connective tissue including long, short, flat and irregular
Bone
Body mechanics
Kinesiology
A place of union of two or more bones in the body
Joint
Correct anatomical position
Alignment
Small fluid-like sacs that provide cushion at friction points in freely movable joints
Bursae
Striated muscles that are made of bundles of muscle fibers surrounded by a connective tissue sheath
Skeletal muscles
Cords of fibrous connective tissue that connect a muscle to a bone
Tendons
Connect bones or cartilage to provide support and strength
Ligaments
Fibrous connective tissue that acts as a cushion
Cartilage
To turn or change directions with your feet while remaining in a fixed place
Pivot
Ulcers that form from local interference with circulation
Pressure ulcers
Resistance to stretch in a damaged muscle
Contractures
Local death of tissue from disease or injury
Necrosis
Applied force that causes downward and forward pressure on the tissues beneath the skin
Shearing force
To walk
Ambulate
Style of walking
Gait
Position resting on back
Supine
60-90 degree position
Fowler
30-45 degree angle of lying
Semi-Fowler position
Position lying on side
Side-lying
Variation of side-lying positions used for rectal procedures
Sims
Position with patient lying face down
Prone
Turning a patient as a single unto while maintaining straight body alignment
Logrolling
Sitting on side of bed with legs and feet over the side
Dangling
Proper care of skin, hair, teeth and nails to promote good health
Hygiene
system that contains the skin, hair, nails and sweat and sebaceous glands
Integumentary
Outer thick layer of skin
Epidermis
The main determinant of skin color
Melanin
Inner, thinner layer of skin
Dermis
Gland within skin that secrets oil substances
Sebaceous
Oily substance
Sebum
Each substance
Cerumen
To turn white or become pale
Blanch
Process in which the blood rushes to a place where there was a decrease in circulation
Reactive hyperemia
Soften of a tissue
Maceration
Perspiration
Diaphoresis
An area that feels hard
Induration
Necrotic tissue
Eschar
Fainting
Syncope
An increase in the severity or symptoms of a disease
Exacerbation
Bad breath
Halitosis
Cavities
Caries
Sharpness of perception
Acuity
Containing fat
Adipose
Removal of foreign, contaminated, or dead tissue
Debridment
To put on
Don
Localized dis colored intact skin that is maroon or purple or a blood filled blister resulting from damage to underlying soft tissue
Suspected deep tissue injury
An area of red, deep pink, or mottled skin that does not blanch with fingertip pressure
Stage I pressure ulcer
Partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis and or dermis. It may look like an abrasion, a blister, or shallow crater. Area around skin may feel warmer
Stage II pressure ulcer
Full thickness skin loss that looks like a deep crater and may extend to the fascia. Subcutaneous tissue is danger or necrotic
Stage III pressure ulcer
Full thickness skin loss with extensive tissue necrosis or damage to muscle, bone or supporting structure; sinus tracts may be present. Build up of necrotic tissue
Stage IV pressure ulcer
Loss of full thickness of tissue. The base of the tissue is covered by eschar in the wound bed or the base of the ulcer contains slough
Unstageable
Containing or producing pus
Purulent
A thin, watery substance
Serous
A bright red substance
Sanguineous
What are the four main functions of the skin
Protection, sensation, temperature regulation, secretion and excretion
What does changing positions accomplish
Provides comfort
Relived pressure on bony premises
It helps prevent contractures, deformities and respiratory problems
Improves circulation
What is another name for the epidermis
Stratum corneum
What is another name for the dermis
Corium
What are the 4 basic purposes for bathing
Cleanse the skin
Promote comfort
Stimulate circulation
Remove waste secreted through the skin
1in = how many cm
2.5cm
1kg= how many lbs.
2.2lbs
1mg=how many mcg
1000mcg
1ml= how many cc
1cc
1gr= how many mg
60mg
5ml= how many tsp
1tsp
