Lab exam 3 Flashcards
ac
before meals
BMR
basal metabolic rate
cal
calorie
cath
catheter
Fr
French (diameter measurement)
I & O
Intake and output
NAS
No added salt (diet)
NG
Nasogastric
NPO
nothing by mouth
N/V/D
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
pc
after meals
UA
urinalysis
Hygiene
Actions taken to be clean and well groomed
Excoriation
Scrapes of the skin
Maceration
Softened of the skin
Vasodilation
widening of the blood vessels.
Lesions
open areas
Special mouth care
More frequent care whose condition results in a need for more frequent care.
Tinea Capitis
fungal infection that causes a round area of hair loss- ringworm.
Miltered corner
used to anchor the linens more firmly than if they were only tucked at the foot of the mattress.
ADLs
The preparations for the day, such as bathing, washing, and styling hair etc.
Nits
Are clear bulbs affixed tightly to the hair shake and are the eggs of lice.
ocular prosthesis
Artificial eye
Assisted care
When a patient needs some assistance with ALDs
Self-care
When a patient is able to perform ADLs without assistance
