chapter 4

Question 1

communication

Answer 1

process of exchanging info with others

Question 2

verbal communication

Answer 2

involves use of words, spoken or written

Question 3

nonverbal communication

Answer 3

communicating without words, includes body language (posture, movements, facial expressions)

Question 4

cultural diversity

Answer 4

different groups of ppl with varied backgrounds and experiences living together in the world

Question 5

bias

Answer 5

prejudice

Question 6

culture

Answer 6

system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of ppl

Question 7

cliches

Answer 7

phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything

Question 8

cyanotic

Answer 8

skin that is blue or grey

Question 9

incident

Answer 9

accident, problem, or unexpected event during course of care

Question 10

sentinel event

Answer 10

unexpected occurrence that results in serious physical or psychological injury or death

Question 11

impairment

Answer 11

loss of function or ability, partial or complete loss

Question 12

hemiplegia

Answer 12

paralysis on one side of the body

Question 13

hemiparesis

Answer 13

weakness on one side of the body

Question 14

one-sided neglect

Answer 14

tendency to ignore one side of the body

Question 15

expressive aphasia

Answer 15

trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing

Question 16

receptive aphasia

Answer 16

difficulty understanding spoken or written words

Question 17

emotional lability

Answer 17

inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses, including laughing, crying, and anger

Question 18

dysphagia

Answer 18

difficulty swallowing

Question 19

ac, AC

Answer 19

before meals

Question 20

abd

Answer 20

abdomen

Question 21

ad lib

Answer 21

as desired

Question 22

amb

Answer 22

ambulatory

Question 23

AP

Answer 23

apical pulse

Question 24

bid

Answer 24

two times a day

Question 25

BM

Answer 25

bowel movement

Question 26

BP, B/P

Answer 26

blood pressure

Question 27

C

Answer 27

celsius degree

Question 28

c/o

Answer 28

complains of

Question 29

F

Answer 29

fahrenheit

Question 30

FBS

Answer 30

fasting blood sugar

Question 31

ft

Answer 31

foot

Question 32

FWB

Answer 32

full weight bearing

Question 33

h/hr/hr.

Answer 33

hour

Question 34

inc

Answer 34

incontinent

Question 35

I&O

Answer 35

intake and output

Question 36

NWB

Answer 36

nonweightbearing

Question 37

OOB

Answer 37

out of bed

Question 38

pc, p.c.

Answer 38

after meals

Question 39

PO

Answer 39

by mouth

Question 40

prn, PRN

Answer 40

as necessary

Question 41

PWB

Answer 41

partial weight bearing

Question 42

stat/STAT

Answer 42

at once, immediately

Question 43

tid

Answer 43

three times a day

Question 44

TPR

Answer 44

temperature pulse respiration

Question 45

v.s./VS

Answer 45

vital signs

Question 46

w/c, W/C

Answer 46

wheelchair

Question 47

hs/HS

Answer 47

hours of sleep