Lab Terms

Question 1

Bed Board

Answer 1

a board that is placed under a mattress to give added support to a patient with back problems.

Question 2

Fan Fold

Answer 2

a specific way of folding sheets on a bed so they can be pulled properly into place without having to flip them and stir up dust.

Question 3

foot drop

Answer 3

an abnormal neuromuscular condition of the lower leg and foot characterized by an inability to dorsiflex, or evert, the foot, caused by damageto the common peroneal nerve.

Question 4

Mitered corner

Answer 4

An oblique surface formed on the sheets of a bed when making it.

Question 5

Toe Pleat

Answer 5

A pleat placed in the sheets at the end of the bed, allowing for room of the feet to aid in preventing foot drop.

Question 6

Occupied Bed

Answer 6

A bed that a patiend is assigned to in a hospital or assisted living type setting.

Question 7

Closed Bed

Answer 7

A bed that is made and ready to accept a client, but has yet to be assigned to one.

Question 8

Bedpan

Answer 8

a vessel made of metal or plastic, used to collect feces and urine of bedridden patients.

Question 9

Expctorate

Answer 9

mucus and other exudates in the lining of the lungs, bronchi and trachea.

Musinex

Question 10

Anoxia

Answer 10

Lack of oxygen

Question 11

Cannula

Answer 11

Tubing that aids in the distribution of oxygen to apatient.

or medication or drain fluid.