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asepsis

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absence of disease producing organisms that involves prevention of transfer of micro organisms

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contagious

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capable of being transmitted from one individual to another

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contaminated

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introduction of pathogens or infectious material into or on normally clean or sterile objects, spaces or surfaces

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disinfectant

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substance that prevents infection by killing bacteria

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infection

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disease caused by micro organisms especially those that release toxins or invade body tissues

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infection control

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procedures & policies for monitoring & attempting to control the transmission of communicable diseases

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medical asepsis

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procedures used to reduce the number of and prevent the spread of micro organisms (eg. handwashing)

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micro organism

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living organism too small to be perceived with the naked eye (eg. virus)

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nosocomial infection

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infection that results from the delivery of health services in a health care setting and were not present on admission

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pathogen

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a micro organism capable of producing disease

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sterile

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free from living micro organisms

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susceptible

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degree to which a person is prone to disease

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virulent

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very poisonous - strength; able to overcome the hosts defense mechanisms

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body alignment

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relationship of one body part to another body part along a horizontal or vertical line

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body balance

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achieved when a relatively low centre of gravity is balanced over a wide stable base of support and a line falls from the centre of gravity vertically through the base of support

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body mechanics

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the use of muscles to complete activities safely and effeciently without unnecessary strain on any muscle or joint

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term

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period of duration - pregnancy 38-42 weeks

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trimester

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3 month period

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preterm

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baby born prior to 37th week of pregnancy

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EDD

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expected due date

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labour

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repetitive and forceful uterine contractions sufficient to cause dilation of the cervix and ends with delivery of placenta

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quickening

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awareness of movement of fetus in the womb

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lightening

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descent of presenting part of fetus into the pelvis

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stages of labour

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prelabour, 1st stage, active, transition, 2nd stage, 3rd stage, 4th stage

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placenta

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oval spongy structure which a fetus derives nourishment and oxygen

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show

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discharge from vagina during 1st stage of labour

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ruptured membranes

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water breaking

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dilation or dilatation

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expansion of cervix during labour

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effacement

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thinning of the cervix

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station

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manner of standing (where baby is positioned, eg -3)

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episiotomy

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incision of perineum at end of 2nd stage of labour to avoid tearing and facilitate delivery

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primipara

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woman who delivers an infant at 500g or 20 weeks gestation

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gravida

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a pregnant woman

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gravid

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pregnant, heavy with child

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GTPAL

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gravida, term, preterm, abortion, living

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oxytocin

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hormone secreted that stimulates the uterus to contract

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VBAC

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vaginal birth after cesarian

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alternating air mattress

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used to reduce pressure on patient’s skin

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bed cradle

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metal frame that is attached to the mattress to hold the weight of the top covers off the feet and legs

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call bell

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buzzer that notifies nurses patient requires attention

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footboard

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covered board placed at foot of bed and situated so feet rest against it and are at right angles to the legs

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mitred corner

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folded corners of the bed (triangular shape)

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side rail

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rails that are on either side of the bed to help prevent patient from falling out of bed

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auscultation

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listening with a stethoscope to sounds produced by the body

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inspection

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examination of body parts or areas

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palpation

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use of the hands to touch body parts to make sensitive measurements of specific areas

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percussion

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striking the body’s surface with a finger to produce a vibration that travels through body tissues

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afebrile

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without fever

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febrile

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feverish

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hyperthermia

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unusually high fever

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hypothermia

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core body temperature below 35 degrees

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hyperpyrexial

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malignant hyperthermia - over 41.5 degrees - make go into seizure

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pulse

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throbbing caused by the regular contraction and alternate expansion of an artery as the wave of blood passes through the vessel as a result of each heartbeat

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bradycardia

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slow heartbeat - pulse rate below 60 bpm

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apnea

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temporary cessation of breathing

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bradypnea

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abnormally slow breathing

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cheyne-stokes

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breathing pattern marked by a period of apnea lasting 10-60 seconds, following by increased depth and frequency of respirations

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eupnea

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unimpaired respiration

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hyperventilation

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increased minute volume ventilation, which results in lowered CO2 levels

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hypoventilation

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reduced rate and depth of breathing that causes increased CO2

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tachycardia

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abnormally rapid heart beat - greater than 100 bpm

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blood pressure

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tension exerted on the walls of arteries by the strength of the contraction of the heart

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diastolic

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period of cardiac muscle relaxation, alternating in the cardiac cycle with systole contraction

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hypertension

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high blood pressure - higher than 140mm Hg systolic or 90mm Hg diastolic on three separate readings recorded several weeks apart

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hypotension

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decrease in the systolic or diastolic blood pressure to below normal - systolic less than 90mm Hg

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orthostatic hypotension

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when a person with normal blood pressure develops symptoms of low blood pressure when rising to an up right position

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pulse pressure

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difference between diastolic and systolic pressure

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systolic

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contraction of the chambers of the heart

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abduction

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extremity moves away from midline of body

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adduction

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extremity moves towards midline of body

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active ROM

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patient able to move all joints through his or her ROM

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passive ROM

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patient unable to move independently & nurse moves each joint through ROM

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circumduction

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circular movement of limb in a cone shaped manner

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dorsi flexion

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toes & foot pointed upward

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plantar flexion

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toes & foot pointed downward

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eversion

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turning body part away from body

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inversion

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turning body part toward midline

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external rotation

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rotation of joint outward

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internal rotation

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rotation of joint inward

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extension

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increasing angle of two adjoining bones

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flexion

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decreasing angle of two adjoining bones

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hyperextension

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moving body part beyond its normal resting place

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isometric

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tightening of a muscle group and holding for a few seconds

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isotonic

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muscle contraction and changes in muscle length

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opposition

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touch thumb to each finger of the same hand

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pronation

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body part moved so its facing downward

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supination

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movement of body part so its facing upward

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activity tolerance

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determines ability of patient to assist with transfer

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smooth mover

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type of sliding board

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weight bearing

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ability to resist a load or force through bones, joints and associated structures

structural NOT functional - must assess for pain, bones OK to hold weight but must still assess function (eg. muscles, etc.)

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transfer belt

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helps prevent caregiver back injury and aids in safe transfer of patient

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Fowler’s position

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head of bed is elevated 45 - 60 degrees and patients knees are slightly elevated without pressure; patient is sitting up in bed

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hand rolls

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rolls that maintain thumb in slight adduction and in opposition to the fingers - hand roll maintains hand, thumb and fingers in a functional position, preventing contractures

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lateral position

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side lying with pillow in between legs

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prone

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lying chest down

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semi-Fowlers position

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head of bed is elevated to 30 degrees and patients knees are slightly elevated

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Sim’s position

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semi prone - between chest down and side lying; one leg up

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supine

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back lying position

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trochanter roll

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prevents external rotation of the hips when patient in supine position - formed by folding a towel lengthwise to a width that will extend from the greater trochanter to lower border of the popliteal space

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wedge (abductor) pillow

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triangular shaped pillow made of heavy foam used to maintain the legs in abduction after total hip replacement surgery

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dental caries

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gradual decay of soft or bony tissue of a tooth

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gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums characterized by redness, swelling and a tendency to bleed

103
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halitosis

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offensive odour of breath

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plaque

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biofilm that accumulates and grows on crowns of teeth

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stomatitis

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inflamation of the mouth including lips, tongue and mucous membrane

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anabolic

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building up of body tissues

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anorexia

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loss of appetite

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catabolic

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destructive phase of metabolism

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dyspepsia

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upper abdominal discomfort, often chronic or persistant, indigestion

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dysphagia

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inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing

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emaciation

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state of being extremely thing

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emesis

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vomiting

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malnutrition

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any disease promoting condition due to either an inadequate or excessive exposure to nutrients (eg. undernutrition or overnutrition)

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metabolic

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all the energy and material transformations that occur within living cells

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ceruminous glands

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modified sweat gland in the skin lining the external auditory canal that secrete cerumen (ear wax)

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hirsutism

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excessive growth of hair or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in woman

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alopecia

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loss of hair all over the body

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pustule

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small elevated skin lesion filled with WBCs and sometimes bacteria or products of broken down cells

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decubitus ulcers

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bed sores - pressure sores

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ischemia

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temporary deficiency of blood flow to an organ or tissue

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pruritis

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tingling or faintly burning skin sensation prompting a person to rub or scratch - itch

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cyanosis

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blue gray slate or dark purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by reduced hemoglobin in the blood

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blanching

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to lose colour especially in the face, usually suddenly and in the context of being frightened or sad

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