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Lab Vocabulary - Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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Anuria

A

failure of the kidneys to produce urine

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Bacteriuria

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condition that occurs when bacteria enter the bladder during catheterization, or when organisms migrate up the catheter lumen or the urethra into the bladder; bacteria in the urine

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3
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Bladder Scan

A

a non invasive portable tool for diagnosing, managing, and treating urinary outflow dysfunction

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Continent

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having self-control over urination

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Dysuria

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painful urination

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Frequency (Urinary)

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urination at short intervals without increase in volume, r/t anxiety, infection, enlarged prostate, decreased bladder capacity

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Hematuria

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blood in the urine, if present in large enough quantities, urine may be bright red or reddish brown

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Ideal Conduit

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urinary diversion in which the ureters are connected to the ileum with a stoma created on the abdominal wall

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Incontinent

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experiencing involuntary or uncontrolled loss of urine or feces

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Indwelling Urethral Catheter

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Catheter that remains in place for continuous urine drainage; synonym for FOLEY CATHETER

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Micturition

A

process of emptying bladder; urination; voiding

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12
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Nocturia

A

Excessive urination during the night

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Oliguria

A

The production of abnormally small amounts of urine

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Polyuria

A

Production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine

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Pyuria

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the presence of pus in the urine, typically from bacterial infection

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Specific Gravity

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a characteristics of urine that can be determined with manufactured plastic strips or an instrument called a urinometer or hydrometer

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17
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Stress Incontinence

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State in which the person experiences a loss of urine of loss than 50 mL that occurs with increased abdominal pressure

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18
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Urinary Diversion

A

surgical creation of an alternate route for excretion of urine

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19
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Alopecia

A

hair loss

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Canthus of Eye (Inner and Outer)

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points where lower and upper lids meet

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Caries

A

cavities, decay of teeth

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Cerumen

A

wax in the external ear canals, consisting of a heavy oil and brown pigment

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Cheilosis

A

ulceration of the lips

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24
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Dandruff

A

flaking of the scalp

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25
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Edentulous

A

without teeth

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Gingiva

A

gums

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27
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Gingivitis

A

inflammation of the gingivae or gums

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28
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Glossitis

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inflammation of the tongue

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29
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Halitosis

A

offensive breath

30
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Keratin

A

protein substance in hair and nails

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Melanin

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pigment giving color to skin and hair

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Nares

A

nose openings

33
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Pediculosis

A

Infestation with lice

34
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Periodontal Disease

A

destruction of tooth supporting structure, gums shrink away from teeth

35
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Periodontitis

A

marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum (tissues) and bone

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Plaque

A

gummy mass of microorganisms on and around the teeth

37
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Sordes

A

Accumulation of foul, brown crusts on teeth and mucous membranes

38
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Stomatitis

A

Inflammation of the oral mucosa

39
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Tartar

A

hard deposit on the teeth near the gum line formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria

40
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Abstraction

A

separating, theoretical vs. concrete

41
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Abduction

A

movement away from midline

42
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Adduction

A

movement toward the body

usually refers to an extremity

43
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Affect

A

emotional reaction associated with experience

e.g. emotional appearance

44
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Anxiety

A

state in which a person feels uneasy or apprehensive

activation of ANS in response to vague, nonspecific threats

45
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Confusion

A

disoriented, irritable/drowsy, misjudgment of sensory input, decrease attention and decreased memory

46
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Cranial nerves

A

12 pairs

each has a specific function and is either sensory, motor, or both

47
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Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR)

A

reaction to provocation to nervous system

DTR are biceps, triceps, brachioradialis (superior), patellar and Achilles tendon

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Extension

A

movement that increases the angle between two body parts

49
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Extraocular Movements (EOM)

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eye movements, medially inferior, superior and lateral, temporal, inferior, superior, and lateral, CNIII, IV, VI

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Flexion

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movement that decreases the angle between two body parts

51
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Level of Consciousness (LOC)

A

state of awareness of self and environment

52
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Mental Status

A

speech, intellectual functioning

53
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Orientation

A

knowledge of person, place, and time

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Parasthesia

A

abnormal sensation, tingling, numbness, burning

55
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Ptosis

A

dropping of eyelid

56
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Reflex

A

involuntary responses

57
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Sensorium

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Senses, environmental or milleu awareness

58
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Assistive Ambulation

A

devices as walker, cane used to promote safe ambulation

59
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Contracture

A

abnormal state of fixed muscle contraction

60
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Dangling

A

patient sitting on side of the bed, letting legs dangle; first step in getting patient out of bed

61
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Dependent Edema

A

collection of fluid in part of the body lower than the heart

62
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Diaphoresis

A

profuse sweating

63
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Geriatric Chair

A

high back char with tray, foot/arm rests and safety belt. May recline. Moves on rollers

64
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Hemiplegia

A

paralysis on one side of the body

65
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Hoyer Lift, EZ Lift, MAXI Lift

A

Stationary jack on a base with attachments for lifting helpless persons

66
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Orthostatic Hypotension

A

sudden drop in BP causing faintness or dizziness when upright position is assumed

67
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Paraplegia

A

paralysis of lower portion of body, affects lower extremities

68
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Quadriplegia

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paralysis affecting all four limbs

69
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Stretcher

A

gurney for use in transporting patients in supine position, has wheel locks

70
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Syncope

A

Transient loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to brain

71
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Transfer Belt

A

assistive device (belt) to transfer clients encircling waist

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