chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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communication

A

process of exchanging info with others

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2
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verbal communication

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involves use of words, spoken or written

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3
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nonverbal communication

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

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4
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cultural diversity

A

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

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5
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bias

A

prejudice

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6
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culture

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

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7
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cliches

A

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

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8
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cyanotic

A

skin that is blue or grey

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9
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incident

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accident, problem, or unexpected event during course of care

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10
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sentinel event

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

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11
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impairment

A

loss of function or ability, partial or complete loss

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12
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hemiplegia

A

paralysis on one side of the body

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13
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hemiparesis

A

weakness on one side of the body

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14
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one-sided neglect

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tendency to ignore one side of the body

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15
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expressive aphasia

A

trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing

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16
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receptive aphasia

A

difficulty understanding spoken or written words

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17
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emotional lability

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

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18
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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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19
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ac, AC

A

before meals

20
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abd

A

abdomen

21
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ad lib

A

as desired

22
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amb

A

ambulatory

23
Q

AP

A

apical pulse

24
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bid

A

two times a day

25
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BM

A

bowel movement

26
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BP, B/P

A

blood pressure

27
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C

A

celsius degree

28
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c/o

A

complains of

29
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F

A

fahrenheit

30
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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

31
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ft

A

foot

32
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FWB

A

full weight bearing

33
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h/hr/hr.

A

hour

34
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inc

A

incontinent

35
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I&O

A

intake and output

36
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NWB

A

nonweightbearing

37
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OOB

A

out of bed

38
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pc, p.c.

A

after meals

39
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PO

A

by mouth

40
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prn, PRN

A

as necessary

41
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PWB

A

partial weight bearing

42
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stat/STAT

A

at once, immediately

43
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tid

A

three times a day

44
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TPR

A

temperature pulse respiration

45
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v.s./VS

A

vital signs

46
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w/c, W/C

A

wheelchair

47
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hs/HS

A

hours of sleep