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Question 1

a localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury or infection that is characterized by pain, redness, swelling, heat and loss of function.

Answer 1

inflammation

Question 2

a condition that impedes blood flow in the body

Answer 2

obstruction

Question 3

a condition that makes the original condition more serious

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agenesis /eɪˈdʒɛnəsəs/

Question 4

a noncancerous condition

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benign

Question 5

the cause of an illness

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etiology

Question 6

the expected outcome of an illness

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prognosis

prognoses

Question 7

conditions that have the potential to cause the patient’s health to worsen

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risk factors

Question 8

an increase in the severity of signs and symptoms of a chronic disease

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acute exacerbation

Question 9

DM

Answer 9

diabetes mellitus

Question 10

fx

the act or process of breaking or the state of being broken

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fracture

Question 11

URI

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upper respiratory infection

Question 12

IC

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interstitial cystitis

Question 13

slow pulse _ fast pulse

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bradycardia _ tachycardia

Question 14

abnormally slow breathing
abnormally fast breathing
difficult or labored breathing
a period of no respiration
to breath rapidly and heavily
to breath too slowly and shallowly

Answer 14

bradypnea
tachypnea
dyspnea
apnea
hyperventilate
hypoventilate

Question 15

low blood pressure _ high blood pressure

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hypotension ( less than 90/60)

hypertension ( above 140/90)

Question 16

bedsores

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pressure ulcers

Question 17

low body temperature _ high body temperature

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hypothermia (hypothermic)

hyperthermia (hyperthermic)

Question 18

a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints.

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contracture

Question 19

lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

Answer 19

malnutrition

Question 20

swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body’s tissues.

Answer 20

edema

Question 21

an epithelial tissue which secretes mucus, and lines many body cavities and tubular organs including the gut and respiratory passages.

Answer 21

mu·cous mem·brane

mouth, nose, eyelids, trachea (windpipe) and lungs, stomach and intestines, and the ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder.

Question 22

non intact skin

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cuts_ sores_ rashes

Question 23

percutaneous _ subcutaneous

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percutaneous refers to be made, done, or effected through the skin.
(needle stick, bite ect.)

percutaneous devices (PD)
percutaneous procedure
percutaneous treatment

Subcutaneous refers to being below the skin
(as in a penetrating injury, injection or intravenous line)

Question 24

(of body tissue or an organ) waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.

Answer 24

• atrophy of the gum

* without exercise, muscles will atrophy

Question 25

Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid, caused by bacteria or viral infection.
Symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.

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pneumonia

Question 26

the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages, especially when produced in excessive or abnormal quantities, e.g., when someone is suffering from a cold.

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phlegm

/flem/

Question 27

a thick yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.

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pus

/pəs/

Question 28

chill (n, v)

Answer 28

to make (someone) cold.
"I'm chilled to the bone"

Question 29

I & O

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intake and output

fluid intake

fluid output
         • urine
         • emesis
         • loose stool
         • wound drainage

Question 30

Liquids that you can see through at room temperature (about 78-72 degrees Fahrenheit) are considered clear liquids.

A Clear Liquid Diet consists of transparent liquids and no opaque liquids or smoothed solids.

Answer 30

meat or vegetable broth, bouillon, clear fruit juices, clear fruit ices, popsicles, clear gelatin desserts, clear carbonated drinks, hard candies, and black tea or coffee

Question 31

A Full Liquid Diet consists of smooth liquids that can contain transparent and opaque liquids and blended liquid foods

Answer 31

milk, milkshakes, ice cream, pudding, strained cream soups, fruit nectar with pulp, smooth cooked cereals such as oatmeal and cream of wheat, butter, and honey.

In some cases, a full liquid diet may also include other foods that have been thinned and blended with liquids such as milk, meat or vegetable broth, or fruit or vegetable juice.

Question 32

A Soft Diet includes foods that are solid but still soft and do not requiring crushing, cracking, or chewing.

Answer 32

Clear and Full Liquid Diets, plus rice, pasta, cooker cereals, mashed potatoes, tofu, yogurt, ground meats, soft fish, bananas, peaches, applesauce, soup, creamed or blended vegetables, and soft desserts.

Question 33

a mixture of foods, drinks, and actions to improve the chewing and swallowing of adequate amounts of food for full nutrition and hydration for patients suffering from dysphagia.
Concerns for dysphagia patients included malnutrition, dehydration, and food and liquid getting in the lungs

Answer 33

A Dysphagia Diet

Question 34

Difficulty swallowing foods or liquids, arising from the throat or esophagus, ranging from mild difficulty to complete and painful blockage.

Answer 34

dysphagia

Question 35

A condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids.

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renal failure

Question 36

A language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate.

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aphasia

Question 37

a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver

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hepatitis

Question 38

the widening of your blood vessels

the narrowing of blood vessels.

Answer 38

vasodilation _ vasoconstriction

It’s due to a contraction of muscles in the blood vessels.

Question 39

A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.

Answer 39

parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s often starts with a tremor in one hand. Other symptoms are slow movement, stiffness, and loss of balance.

Question 40

an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body.

Answer 40

Tremor
It is a common movement disorder that most often affects the hands but can also occur in the arms, head, vocal cords, torso, and legs. … Tremor is not life threatening.