hhh Flashcards
what it Aphasia
A brain injury that impairs the expression and understanding of language. The injury also affects reading and writing.
what is Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
what is ethics
standards of behavior for what is right or wrong
what is exploitation
taking advantage of a resident for personal gain
what is neglect
failure to provide good and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish
what is congnition
the ability to think, reason, make decisions, and have memory
what is sign
a measurement of observation such as pulse tip amount eaten
what is pathagon
disease producing microorganism
standerd precaution
infection prevention procedures that apply to all residents
cyanosis
bluish or gray color to lips due to a lack of oxygen in the blood
what is medical asepsis
technique used to control and reduces the spread of pathogens
what is shearing
forces of the skin over the bone when the bone move but the skin stays at the point of contact
what is adl
activities of daily living
dyspnea
difficult breathing
what is hypertension
high blood pressure, 130/80 higher
what is tachycardia
pulse rate over 100 bmp
what is ambulate
to walk or assist the residents to walk
what is dysphagia
dificulty swallowing
what is my plate
illustrate the 5 food groups using a visual of a mealtime place setting
what is dehydration
lack of or insufficient water or fluid in the body
what is atrophy
muscle begins to waste away and becomes weak
what is void
to urinate to pass urine
what is defacate
bowel movement
what is dementia
progressive decline in mental function
what is validation thearapy
the caregiver accepts the values and beliefs of the resident with dementia
what is incontinence
unable to control urine or stool
