Key Terms (Quiz 4) Flashcards

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Advancing a Diet (Mod. J)

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Food is gradually reintroduced to the resident due to surgery

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Aspiration (Mod. J)

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Accidental breathing in of food, fluid, vomit, or other object into lungs

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Calcium (Mod. J)

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A mineral that keeps bones and teeth strong

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Calorie (Mod. J)

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Energy value of a food or a beverage

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5
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Carbohydrates (Mod. J)

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Nutrient that supplies energy and helps use body fats

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Dysphagia (Mod. J)

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Difficulty swallowing

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Fats (Mod. J)

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Nutrient that is a good source of energy and gives flavor to food

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Force fluids (Mod. J)

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Medical order for person to drink more fluids

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Graduate (Mod. J)

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Measuring device for fluids

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Iron (Mod. J)

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Mineral that helps blood carry oxygen to all parts of the body

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Minerals (Mod. J)

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Nutrient that helps the body function normally

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Nutrients (Mod. J)

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Substance found in food and fluids that are used by body for growth and maintenance of health

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Nutrition (Mod. J)

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When the body takes in and uses foods and fluids to maintain health

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Nutrition facts label (Mod. J)

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Simple tool from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found on all packaged foods and beverages and serves as a guide for making choices that can affect health

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Proteins (Mod. J)

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Nutrient that is needed by every cell to help grow new tissue and help with tissue repair

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16
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Restrict Fluids (Mod. J)

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Medical order for person to limit fluid intake

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Serving Amount (Mod. J)

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Shows the amount that is equal to one serving of a food or beverage

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Serving Size (Mod. J)

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Shows the number of servings in a package or container of food or beverage

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Vitamins (Mod. J)

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Nutrient that helps the body function normally; body gets majority of vitamins from certain foods; ex. A & C

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20
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Pain (Mod. V,R,&S)

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Anything the patient says it is

21
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Pacing(Mod. V,R,&S)

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The awareness and adjustment of nursing care based on how slow or how fast a person is functioning

22
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Basic Human Needs (Mod. V,R,&S)

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Elements necessary for survival and physical and mental well-being

23
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Defense Mechanisms (Mod. V,R,&S)

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Unconscious behaviors that residents may display when stressed

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Activity-Based Care (Mod. T)

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Care focused on assisting resident to find meaning in his/her day, rather than doing activities just to keep the person busy

25
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Catastrophic Reactions (Mod. T)

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Out-of-proportion, extreme responses to activities or situations

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Delusion (Mod. T)

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False belief

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Irreversible (Mod. T)

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Disease or condition that cannot be cured

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Meaningful Activities (Mod. T)

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Have value to the resident with dementia

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Onset (Mod. T)

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The time when signs and symptoms of a disease begins

30
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Paranoia (Mod. T)

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Extreme or unusual fear

31
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Progressive (Mod. T)

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The way a disease advances

32
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Sun-downing (Mod. T)

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Increased agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening

33
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Adaptive Devices (assistive devices) (Mod. G)

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Special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident performing ADL’s

34
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Basic Restorative Care (Mod. G)

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Care provided after resident’s highest possible functioning is restored following injury or illness

35
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Bladder/Bowel Training (Mod. G)

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Measures taken to restore function of voiding and defecating by resident, with ultimate goal of continence

36
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Defecation (Mod. G)

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Process of emptying the rectum of feces

37
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Enema (Mod. G)

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Intro of fluid into the colon to eliminate stool or feces or stimulate bowel activity

38
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Functional Loss (Mod. G)

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Partial or complete loss of the function of body parts

39
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Orthotic Device (Mod. G)

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Artificial device that replaces a body part and helps with function and/or appearance

40
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Supportive Device (Mod. G)

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Special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident with movement

41
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Denial (Mod. W)

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The first stage of grief, when a person is told of impending death; person may refuse to accept or discuss situation

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Anger (Mod. W)

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The second stage of grief, when a person expresses rage and resentment; often upset by small things

43
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Bargaining (Mod. W)

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The third stage of grief, when a person tries to arrange for more time to live to take care of unfinished business

44
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Depression (Mod. W)

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The fourth stage of grief, when person begins the process of mourning

45
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Acceptance (Mod. W)

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The final stage of grief, when a person has worked through feelings and understands that death is imminent

46
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Apnea (Mod. W)

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Respiration stops

47
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Advance Directive (Mod. W)

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A living will

48
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Mottling (Mod. W)

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Changes in the color of skin when death is near

49
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Cheyne-Stokes Breathing (Mod. W)

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Resident takes several shallow breaths followed by periods of no breathing