chapter 4 Flashcards
communication
process of exchanging info with others
verbal communication
involves use of words, spoken or written
nonverbal communication
communicating without words, includes body language (posture, movements, facial expressions)
cultural diversity
different groups of ppl with varied backgrounds and experiences living together in the world
bias
prejudice
culture
system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of ppl
cliches
phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything
cyanotic
skin that is blue or grey
incident
accident, problem, or unexpected event during course of care
sentinel event
unexpected occurrence that results in serious physical or psychological injury or death
impairment
loss of function or ability, partial or complete loss
hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of the body
hemiparesis
weakness on one side of the body
one-sided neglect
tendency to ignore one side of the body
expressive aphasia
trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing
receptive aphasia
difficulty understanding spoken or written words
emotional lability
inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses, including laughing, crying, and anger
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
ac, AC
before meals
abd
abdomen
ad lib
as desired
amb
ambulatory
AP
apical pulse
bid
two times a day
BM
bowel movement
BP, B/P
blood pressure
C
celsius degree
c/o
complains of
F
fahrenheit
FBS
fasting blood sugar
ft
foot
FWB
full weight bearing
h/hr/hr.
hour
inc
incontinent
I&O
intake and output
NWB
nonweightbearing
OOB
out of bed
pc, p.c.
after meals
PO
by mouth
prn, PRN
as necessary
PWB
partial weight bearing
stat/STAT
at once, immediately
tid
three times a day
TPR
temperature pulse respiration
v.s./VS
vital signs
w/c, W/C
wheelchair
hs/HS
hours of sleep
