chapter 7 key terms Flashcards
vital signs
measurements—temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure— that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body
radial pulse
the pulse located on the inside of the wrist, where the radial artery runs just beneath the skin.
brachial pulse
the pulse located inside the elbow, about one to one-and-a-half inches above the elbow.
respiration
the process of inhaling air into the lungs and exhaling air out of the lungs.
inspiration
the process of inhaling air into the lungs.
expiration
the process of exhaling air out of the lungs.
systolic
first measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart is at work, contracting and pushing the blood out of the left ventricle of the heart.
diastolic
second measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart relaxes or rests.
restraint
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.
restraint-free care
an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason.
restraint alternatives
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
intake
the fluid a person consumes; also called input.
input
the fluid a person consumes; also called intake.
output
all fluid that is eliminated from the body; includes fluid in urine, feces, vomitus, and perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air, and wound drainage
fluid balance
taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid
specimen
a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a diagnosis.
routine urine specimen
a urine specimen that can be collected any time a person voids
voids
urinates.
hat
in health care, a collection container that can be inserted into a toilet bowl to collect and measure urine or stool.
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.
urinary catheter
a type of catheter that is used to drain urine from the bladder
straight catheter
a type of urinary catheter that is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected.
indwelling catheter
a type of urinary catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; also called Foley catheter
condom catheter
a type of urinary catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called Texas catheter
oxygen therapy
the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs.
combustion
the process of burning.
flammable
easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
intravenous (IV) therapy
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein
occupied bed
a bed made while a person is in the bed.
unoccupied bed
a bed made while no person is in the bed.
closed bed
a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place.
open bed
a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed.
