Chapter 7 CNA Vocabulary Flashcards
brachial pulse
the pulse located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1.5 inches ABOVE the elbow
clean-catch specimen
a urine specimen that does not include the first and last urine voided; also called mid-stream specimen
catheter
a thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids
closed bed
a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place
combustion
the process of burning
condom catheter
a type of urinary catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called a Texas catheter
diastolic
the SECOND measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart relaxes and rests
flammable
easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
fluid balance
taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid
hat
a collection container that can be inserted into a toilet bowl to collect and measure urine and stool
indwelling catheter
a type of urinary catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; also called Foley catheter
input
intake; the fluid a person consumes
LGBTQ
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer
occupied bed
a bed made while a person is IN the bed
open bed
a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed
output
all fluid that is eliminated from the body; includes urine, feces, vomit, perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air, and wound drainage
oxygen therapy
the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs
Radial pulse
the pulse located on the inside of the wrist
Restraint
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior
restraint alternative
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
restraint-free
no restraint
routine urine specimen
a urine specimen that can be collected any time a person voids
specimen
a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a diagnosis
straight catheter
a type of urinary catheter that is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected
