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1
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area between chest and pelvis

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abdomen

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moving arm or leg away from the body

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abduction

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hurting a person by treating them badly

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abuse

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a disease that destroys the immune system leading to death caused by HIV

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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a person can move joints fully on their own

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active range of motion (AROM)

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activities that people do every day such as bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, etc.

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activities of daily living

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moving arm or leg to the center of the body

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adduction

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a person signs a document that makes arrangements for future health care decisions in the event that the person may not be able to make decisions

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advanced directive

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anxious, nervous

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agitated

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small pad soaked with disinfectant alcohol used to clean skin

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alcohol prep

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keeping a straight line

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alignment

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12
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terminal disease resulting in dementia

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Alzheimer Disease

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able to walk

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ambulatory

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removal of all or part of arm, leg, finger, etc.

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amputation

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15
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pertaining to the anus

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anal

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chest pain because heart is deprived of oxygen

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angina

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17
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drugs designed to kill bacteria that cause disease

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antibiotics

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18
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part of the immune system to identify and fight pathogens such as viruses and bacteria

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antibody

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19
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cleaning that prevents growth of bacteria

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antiseptic

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20
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opening in the body from which feces is ereted

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anus

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21
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unable to speak or understand speech

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aphasia

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obtaining a pulse by listening through a stethoscope placed over the heart

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apical pulse

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23
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thickening and hardening of wall of arteries frequently associated with aging

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arteriosclerosis

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24
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blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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artery

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25
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can refer to join pain or joint disease

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arthritis

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not real

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artificial

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27
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to be free of disease causing microorganisms

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asepsis

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28
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inhaling food or fluid into lungs

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aspirate

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29
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artery disease due to deposits of fatty substances on inner artery walls

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atherosclerosis

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30
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shriveling, wasting away, weakening

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atrophy

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31
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underarm area

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axillary

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32
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a single-celled microorganism

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bacteria

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33
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touching another person without their permission

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battery

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34
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pan that resident uses for a bowel movement or passing urine

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bedpan

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35
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unable to get out of bed

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bedridden

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36
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muscular sac for storage of urine

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bladder

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37
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force of blood inside the artery wall; measured at two points - when the heart contracts and when it relaxes

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blood pressure

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38
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non verbal communication such as posture, grimacing, facial expression, smiles

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body language

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39
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the way we stand and move our body

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body mechanics

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40
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place where bones are close to surface of skin

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bony prominence

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41
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to pass stool as final process of digestion

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bowel movement

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42
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pulse on the inside of the elbow, above the bend in the elbow

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brachial pulse

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43
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measured

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calibrated

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44
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cells that grow out of control spreading and destroying healthy cells

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cancer

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45
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walking stick used for balance or to support weight

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cane

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46
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cancers that begin in the cells that make up skin or tissue lining organs. These cancers include skin cancer, prostate, colon, breast, lung, liver, or kidney cancer

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carcinoma

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47
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lack of heart beat

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cardiac arrest

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48
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pertaining to the heart

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cardiac

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49
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done when the patient has no heart beat and respirations. Circulation is maintained by doing chest compressions, and doing mouth to mouth respiration to prevent death of brain cells

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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50
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pulse on either side of neck

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carotid pulse

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51
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clouding of the lens of the eye

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cataract

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52
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tube inserted into body opening

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catheter

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53
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inserting a catheter

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catheterization

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54
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basic unit of living matter, smallest form of life

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cell

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55
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brain and spine

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central nervous system (CNS)

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56
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pertaining to the brain

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cerebral

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57
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stroke, interruption of blood and oxygen to part of the brain. Caused by a blockage in a blood vessel or a ruptured blood vessel

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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

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58
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movement of blood through the blood vessels and throughout the body

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circulation

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59
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obtaining urine sample during middle of urinary stream

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clean catch urine specimen

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60
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measurement of glucose in urine

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clinitest

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61
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bone at the base of the spine

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coccyx

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62
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large bowel or intestines

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colon

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63
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surgical opening into the colon

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colostomy

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64
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unconscious state

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coma

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65
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fighting, striking out or hitting

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combative

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66
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a movable chair used for toiling with a bed pan in it

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commode

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67
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disease that can be passed on

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communicable

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68
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keeping information about resident private

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confidentiality

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69
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filled with fluid

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congested

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70
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infrequent passing of hard stool

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constipation

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71
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spread of infection or disease from person to person

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contagious

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72
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to make dirty or contaminate with microorganisms

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contaminate

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73
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become smaller

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contract

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74
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muscle that becomes shortened due to lack of use

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contracture

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75
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to remind, prompt or talk someone through an activity

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cueing

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76
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blur or gray color that appears on nail bed, or lips due to lack of oxygen in the blood

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cyanosis

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77
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resident sits with their legs over the side of the bed

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dangling position

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78
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breakdown of tissue, usually over bony prominences when circulation to the area is poor

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decubitus ulcer

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79
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to have bowel movement, to pass stool

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defecate

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80
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inadequate intake of fluids

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dehydration

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81
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impaired mental and intellectual function

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dementia

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82
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artificial teeth

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dentures

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83
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grief or sadness

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depression

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84
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inner layer of skin

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dermis

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85
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a chronic disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin

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diabetes mellitus

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86
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disease or condition a patient may have as identified by a physician

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diagnosis

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87
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loose, fluid discharge from the bowel

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diarrhea

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88
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the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart releases between contractions

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diastolic blood pressure

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89
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mechanical and chemical breakdown of food that turns food into useable energy source for the body

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digestion

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90
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object or area contaminated by harmful microorganisms

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dirty

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91
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loss of ability

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disability

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92
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destroying most disease-causing organisms

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disinfection

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93
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confused as to time, date, place, and environment

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disoriented

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94
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a small bed sheet placed crosswise over the middle of the bottom sheet covering the area between the person’s upper back and thighs. Caregivers standing on each side of the bed can then move patient up in bed by lifting

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draw sheet

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95
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difficult, painful, or labored breathing

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dyspnea

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96
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fluid retention resulting in swelling

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edema

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97
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to expel, to excrete waste products

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elimination

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98
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a blood clot that travels from one point and lodges in another blood vessel causing a blockage

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embolus

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99
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police, fire or first aid paramedic response to emergencies

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emergency medical service (EMT)

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100
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small kidney shaped basin into which resident will vomit or spit

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emesis basin

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101
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vomitus

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emesis

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102
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glands that produce hormones that regulate growth, development, metabolism, sleep, sexual function, reproduction, and mood. The 8 major glands include pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid, etc.

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endocrine system

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103
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introduction of fluid into rectum and colon to relieve constipation

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enema

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104
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trap door that leads to lungs that prevents food from entering airway

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epiglottis

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105
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tube for passage of food, from throat into stomach

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esophagus

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106
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creating air out

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exhaling

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107
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to spit

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expectorate

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108
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to straighten an arm or leg

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extension

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109
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arms and legs

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extremities

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110
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restarting a persons movements when the resident poses no danger to himself or others

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false imprisonment

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111
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pertaining to feces

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fecal

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112
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stool, bowel movement, solid waste material excreted from rectum

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feces

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113
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elevated temperature

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fever

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114
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gas expelled from digestive tract

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flatus

115
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bending motion

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flexion

116
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a form used to document resident information, such as recording ADL’s or vital signs

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flow sheet

117
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a tube (catheter) inserted into the bladder to drain urine

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Foley catheter

118
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a contracture of the heel cord resulting in shortening of the muscles in the calf of the leg

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foot drop

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encouraging resident to take in extra fluids as ordered by the physician

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force fluids

120
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sitting up in bed position with head of the bed rolled up 45 degrees

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Fowler’s position

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broken bone

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fracture

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bedpan with a lower flat end helpful to residents who cannot move easily

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fracture pan

123
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belt helpful in transferring residents

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gait belt

124
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walk or stride

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gait

125
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death of tissue due to either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection

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gangrene

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stomach and intestinal system; digestive tract

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gastrointestinal system (GI)

127
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pertaining to the aged

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geriatric

128
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a chair with wheels and a tray that locks in pace

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geri-chair

129
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using your hands as communication

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gesture

130
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increased pressure in the eyeball

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glaucoma

131
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measuring cup marked along the side (calibrated) for measurement of fluids

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graduate

132
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roll placed in the hand to prevent hand contraction

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hand roll

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danger

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hazard

134
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written instructions a person may leave as to what they would like done regarding end of life issues in the event they are not able to make these decisions later

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health care directives

135
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loss of sensation on one side of the body

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hemiparesis

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paralysis of one side of the boy

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hemiplegia

137
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excessive blood loss

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hemorrhage

138
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enlarged being in rectum that causes pain and bleeding

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hemorrhoid

139
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inflammation of the liver

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hepatitis

140
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human immunodeficiency virus

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HIV

141
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balance of all body functions within normal limits

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homeostasis

142
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substances secreted by the endocrine glands

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hormones

143
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the virus that causes AIDS, resulting in destruction of the immune system

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

144
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adequate fluids

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hydration

145
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cleanliness

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hygiene

146
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a technique used to dislodge an airway blockage

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Heimlich maneuver

147
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high blood sugar

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hyperglycemia

148
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high blood pressure

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hypertension

149
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low blood sugar

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hypoglycemia

150
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abnormally low blood pressure

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hypotension

151
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not able to move

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immobility

152
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a complex system made up of cells, organs, and tissues that work together to protect the body from disease

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immune system

153
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injections or oral vaccines to prevent communicable diseases

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immunization

154
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very hard stool that does not move

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impaction

155
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lack of control over urine or stool

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incontinence

156
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a tube that is put into the bladder to drain urine

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indwelling catheter

157
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invasion and multiplication of microorganisms into the body such as viruses and bacteria that are not normally present

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infection

158
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a localized reaction in the body with redness, swelling, heat, and pain in response to injury or infection

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inflammation

159
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to breathe in

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inhalation

160
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amount of fluid taken in and put out

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intake and output (I&O)

161
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drawing in air

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inspiration

162
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hormone produced by the pancreas which breaks down sugars and starches

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insulin

163
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skin

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integument

164
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means “within a vein”. Refers to giving medications or fluids through a needle or tube into a vein

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intravenous

165
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separation of infectious from non-infectious

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isolation

166
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part of body where two bones come together

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joints

167
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two organs in the upper back portion of the abdomen that remove waste products from the bloodstream and excrete them as urine

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kidneys

168
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to the side of the body

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lateral

169
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medication that makes it easier for a resident to pass a bowel movement

A

laxatives

170
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strong strands of tissue that connect bones together

A

ligament

171
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turning the resident onto the side, keeping the resident’s head and back in a straight line

A

logroll

172
Q

a tumor that spreads and is cancerous

A

malignant

173
Q

techniques and procedures to decrease the speed of pathogens

A

medical asepsis

174
Q

spread of cancer throughout the body

A

metastasis

175
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a living thing so small that cannot be seen by a naked eye

A

microorganism

176
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obtaining a urine sample after the resident starts the stream

A

midstream

177
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lining inside certain passages of the body such as nose, lungs, rectum, genital area

A

mucus membrane

178
Q

heart attack

A

myocardial infarction (MI)

179
Q

pertaining to the nose

A

nasal

180
Q

a tube from the nose to the stomach used to feed the resident

A

nasogastric tube (NG tube)

181
Q

a feeling that you want to vomit

A

nausea

182
Q

failure to give care or use precautions which can result in harm or injury to the resident

A

negligence

183
Q

the brain, spinal chord, and nerves that control and regulate activities/functions of the body

A

nervous system

184
Q

unable to walk

A

non-ambulatory

185
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without words

A

nonverbal

186
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taking in and using food for proper function of the body

A

nutrition

187
Q

overweight

A

obese

188
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a federal law that focuses on care of the elderly in long term care facilities

A

Omnibus Budged Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

189
Q

noticing change regarding the resident by using your senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell

A

observation

190
Q

a person who investigates complaints on behalf of the resident

A

Ombudsman

191
Q

a disease that develops in a person who has a diminished immune system

A

opportunistic disease

192
Q

having to do with the mouth

A

oral

193
Q

a part of the body that performs a certain function such as the heart, stomach, etc.

A

organ

194
Q

living thing

A

organism

195
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loss of calcium from the bones that results in bones fracturing very easily

A

osteoporosis

196
Q

surgical opening into the body

A

ostomy

197
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amount of fluid a resident puts out

A

output

198
Q

a gas element required for human life

A

oxygen

199
Q

inability to move a body part

A

paralysis

200
Q

paralysis of the lower limbs of the body

A

paraplegia

201
Q

someone other than the patient moves the joint through its full range

A

passive range of motion (PROM)

202
Q

disease causing microorganism

A

pathogens

203
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area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva

A

perineum

204
Q

churning like motion that pushes food through the digestive tract

A

peristalsis

205
Q

masks, gloves, gown, etc.

A

personal protective equipment (PPE)

206
Q

sweat

A

perspiration

207
Q

doctor

A

physician

208
Q

acute infection of the lungs

A

pneumonia

209
Q

foot doctor

A

podiatrist

210
Q

after death

A

post mortem

211
Q

in the back

A

posterior

212
Q

after surgery

A

postoperative

213
Q

also known as decubitus ulcer or bedsore. Breakdown of tissue due to decreased circulation to the area

A

pressure ulcer

214
Q

places on the body where bones come close to the surface such as coccyx, heels, elbows

A

prominences (bony)

215
Q

a turning down motion

A

pronation

216
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lying on abdomen

A

prone

217
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artificial body parts as in arm, hand, legs, feet, eyes

A

prosthesis

218
Q

isolation technique utilized to protect the resident form the pathogens in the environment

A

protective or reverse isolation

219
Q

having to do with thoughts, feelings and emotions

A

psychological

220
Q

emotional, social and spiritual needs

A

psychosocial

221
Q

pertains to the lungs

A

pulmonary

222
Q

heartbeat

A

pulse

223
Q

putting food through the blender or food processor to make it smooth

A

pureed

224
Q

paralysis form the neck down, of both arms and legs

A

quadriplegia

225
Q

pulse located at the base of the thumb

A

radial pulse

226
Q

moving a joint through its normal range

A

range of motion (ROM)

227
Q

in the rectum

A

rectal

228
Q

techniques used to help a resident regain some of their losses and return to independent functioning

A

rehabilitation

229
Q

breathing, one inspiration and one expiration

A

respiration

230
Q

isolation to prevent spread of disease causing organisms that are spread through the air

A

respiratory isolation

231
Q

nursing care that helps restore a resident to full independent functioning

A

restorative care

232
Q

a device used to prevent a person from moving freely

A

restraint

233
Q

fluid from the salivary glands

A

saliva

234
Q

a device used to weigh or measure

A

scale

235
Q

convulsion caused by abnormal brain activity

A

seizure

236
Q

a life threatening complication of infection. The response to infection can trigger an inflammatory process that can lead to organ failure and possibly death

A

sepsis

237
Q

a false statement that damages another persons reputation

A

slander

238
Q

salt

A

sodium

239
Q

a sample from a person that may be used for diagnostic purposes

A

specimen

240
Q

blood pressure cuff used to measure blood pressure

A

sphygmomanometer

241
Q

mucus brought up from the lungs

A

sputum

242
Q

infection control technique that assumes that all body fluids are infectious

A

standard precautions

243
Q

no microorganisms are present

A

sterile

244
Q

breastbone

A

sternum

245
Q

instrument used to listen to sounds in the body

A

stethoscope

246
Q

waste excreted form the digestive tract; also known as bowel movement or feces

A

stool

247
Q

restlessness, agitation and behavior problems that may increase in the late afternoon and evening

A

Sundown Syndrome

248
Q

lying on the back

A

supine

249
Q

part of body becomes larger because of extra fluid in the tissues

A

swelling

250
Q

signs of a disease or a condition

A

symptoms

251
Q

pressure in the blood vessel when the heart contracts

A

systolic blood pressure

252
Q

rapid pulse rate

A

tachycardia

253
Q

a band of body tissue that connects muscles to bones

A

tendon

254
Q

end of life

A

terminal

255
Q

diets prescribed by a physician to treat certain diseases or conditions

A

therapeutic diet

256
Q

instrument which measures temperature

A

thermometer

257
Q

blood clot

A

thrombus

258
Q

group of cells that work together

A

tissue

259
Q

also known as a gait belt, used to assist with transferring or ambulating a patient

A

transfer belt

260
Q

to move resident from bed to chair or stretcher

A

transfer

261
Q

decreased blood flow to the brain for a short time

A

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

262
Q

an airborne, communicable disease of the lungs

A

tuberculosis

263
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a growth that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)

A

tumor

264
Q

person is unresponsive and cannot awaken

A

unconscious

265
Q

infection control technique that assumes that all body fluids with visible blood are infectious

A

universal precautions

266
Q

tubest hat lead from the kidneys to the bladder

A

ureters

267
Q

tube that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body

A

urethra

268
Q

container that males urinate into

A

urinal

269
Q

lab test to urine for diagnostic purposes

A

urinalysis

270
Q

it is the point where urine exits the urethra in males and females

A

urinary meatus

271
Q

to pass urine, to void

A

urinate

272
Q

an empathetic way of interacting with disoriented elderly people. Interaction with the patient allows for expression of feelings with no judgments made

A

validation therapy

273
Q

a bacteria; is has become resistant to the antibiotic Vancomycin

A

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

274
Q

blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart

A

veins

275
Q

breathing into airway of person who is not breathing

A

ventilate

276
Q

to use words

A

verbal

277
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a small infectious agent that replicates inside cells of other organs

A

virus

278
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temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

A

vital signs

279
Q

void

A

to pass urine

280
Q

emesis, substance that is brought up from the stomach

A

vomitus

281
Q

a device used to assist with walking

A

walker

282
Q

to walk about aimlessly

A

wander

283
Q

fluid that comes from an open area of the skin

A

would drainage

284
Q

an injury in which skin is punctured, torn, or cut or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion

A

wound

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