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Chapter 18 & 19 Flashcards

1
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A dense and hard type of connective tissue including long, short, flat and irregular

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Bone

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2
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Body mechanics

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Kinesiology

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3
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A place of union of two or more bones in the body

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Joint

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4
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Correct anatomical position

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Alignment

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5
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Small fluid-like sacs that provide cushion at friction points in freely movable joints

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Bursae

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6
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Striated muscles that are made of bundles of muscle fibers surrounded by a connective tissue sheath

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Skeletal muscles

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7
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Cords of fibrous connective tissue that connect a muscle to a bone

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Tendons

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8
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Connect bones or cartilage to provide support and strength

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Ligaments

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9
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Fibrous connective tissue that acts as a cushion

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Cartilage

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10
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To turn or change directions with your feet while remaining in a fixed place

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Pivot

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11
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Ulcers that form from local interference with circulation

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Pressure ulcers

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12
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Resistance to stretch in a damaged muscle

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Contractures

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13
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Local death of tissue from disease or injury

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Necrosis

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14
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Applied force that causes downward and forward pressure on the tissues beneath the skin

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Shearing force

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15
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To walk

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Ambulate

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16
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Style of walking

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Gait

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17
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Position resting on back

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Supine

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18
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60-90 degree position

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Fowler

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19
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30-45 degree angle of lying

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Semi-Fowler position

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20
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Position lying on side

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Side-lying

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21
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Variation of side-lying positions used for rectal procedures

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Sims

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22
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Position with patient lying face down

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Prone

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23
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Turning a patient as a single unto while maintaining straight body alignment

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Logrolling

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24
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Sitting on side of bed with legs and feet over the side

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Dangling

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25
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Proper care of skin, hair, teeth and nails to promote good health

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Hygiene

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26
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system that contains the skin, hair, nails and sweat and sebaceous glands

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Integumentary

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27
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Outer thick layer of skin

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Epidermis

28
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The main determinant of skin color

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Melanin

29
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Inner, thinner layer of skin

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Dermis

30
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Gland within skin that secrets oil substances

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Sebaceous

31
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Oily substance

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Sebum

32
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Each substance

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Cerumen

33
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To turn white or become pale

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Blanch

34
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Process in which the blood rushes to a place where there was a decrease in circulation

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Reactive hyperemia

35
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Soften of a tissue

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Maceration

36
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Perspiration

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Diaphoresis

37
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An area that feels hard

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Induration

38
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Necrotic tissue

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Eschar

39
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Fainting

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Syncope

40
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An increase in the severity or symptoms of a disease

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Exacerbation

41
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Bad breath

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Halitosis

42
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Cavities

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Caries

43
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Sharpness of perception

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Acuity

44
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Containing fat

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Adipose

45
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Removal of foreign, contaminated, or dead tissue

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Debridment

46
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To put on

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Don

47
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Localized dis colored intact skin that is maroon or purple or a blood filled blister resulting from damage to underlying soft tissue

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Suspected deep tissue injury

48
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An area of red, deep pink, or mottled skin that does not blanch with fingertip pressure

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Stage I pressure ulcer

49
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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

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Stage II pressure ulcer

50
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Full thickness skin loss that looks like a deep crater and may extend to the fascia. Subcutaneous tissue is danger or necrotic

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Stage III pressure ulcer

51
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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

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Stage IV pressure ulcer

52
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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

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Unstageable

53
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Containing or producing pus

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Purulent

54
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A thin, watery substance

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Serous

55
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A bright red substance

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Sanguineous

56
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What are the four main functions of the skin

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Protection, sensation, temperature regulation, secretion and excretion

57
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What does changing positions accomplish

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Provides comfort
Relived pressure on bony premises
It helps prevent contractures, deformities and respiratory problems
Improves circulation

58
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What is another name for the epidermis

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Stratum corneum

59
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What is another name for the dermis

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Corium

60
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What are the 4 basic purposes for bathing

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Cleanse the skin
Promote comfort
Stimulate circulation
Remove waste secreted through the skin

61
Q

1in = how many cm

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2.5cm

62
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1kg= how many lbs.

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2.2lbs

63
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1mg=how many mcg

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1000mcg

64
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1ml= how many cc

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1cc

65
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1gr= how many mg

A

60mg

66
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5ml= how many tsp

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1tsp

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