midterm review Flashcards
body mechanics, PPE, vitals, WC fit, terminology, WB terms, transfers
the sense by which position, weight, an movement are perceived
kinesthesia
a quantifiable or objective means to determine the effectiveness of treatment or performance that is usually expressed in functional terms
outcome measure
a system developed to organize a medical record that uses common list of patient problems as its base
problem-oriented medical record (POMR)
perception mediated by proprioceptors or proprioceptive testing; sensation and awareness about the movements and position of body parts or the body
proprioception
the artificial replacement of an absent body part
prothesis
the ability to recognize the form (shape) of an object by touch
stereognosis
Absence of microorganisms that produce disease; the prevention of infection by maintaining a sterile condition
asepsis
when something is rendered unclean or nonsterile; an item, surface, or field is considered contaminated when it has come into contact with anything that is not sterile
contamination
the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood-borne pathogens on a surface or item to the point at which they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal
decontamination
the destruction or removal of pathogenic organisms but not necessarily their spores
disinfection
infections associated with health care delivery in any setting; previously known as nosocomial infection
health care associated infections
inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
the production of a disease or harmful condition by the entrance of disease-producing germs into an organism
infection
separation from others
isolation
practices that help reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
medical asepsis
a tiny living animal or plant that can cause disease
microorganism
pertaining only to infections originating in a hospital
nosocomial
a microorganism that produces disease
pathogen
various barriers and respirators used alone or in combination to protect skin, mucous membranes, eyes, airways, and clothing from contact with infectious agents; includes gloves, respirators, masks, face shields, goggles, shoe covers, caps and gowns.
personal protective equipment PPE
the US centers of Disease Control and Prevention standard that applies to all persons entering a health care setting, including visitors, patients, and health care personnel; also known as “cough etiquette”
respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
the presence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood or tissues
sepsis
a hard, thick-walled capsule formed formed by some bacteria that contains only the essential parts of the protoplasm of the bacterial cell
spore
containing no microorganisms; free from germs; aseptic
sterile
process by which all microorganisms, including spores, are destroyed
sterilization
practices that render and keep objects and areas free of all microorganisms
surgical asepsis
a bodily injury caused by physical means, with disruption of the normal continuity of structures
wound
absence of oxygen in the tissues
anoxia
the pulse that is found when a stethoscope is placed on the chest wall over the apex of the heart; also may be found by palpation
apical pulse
the absence of breathing
apnea
variation from the normal rhythm
arrythmia
listening for sounds produced within the body by using the unaided ear or a stethoscope
auscultation
a slow heartbeat (<60bpm); may be a normal finding in a well conditioned person or an abnormal finding
bradycardia
the amount of blood that is pumped from the heart during each contraction
cardiac output
profuse perspiration
diaphoresis
the period when the least amount of pressure is exerted on the walls or the arteries during the heartbeat; usually indicates the resting phase of the heart
diastole
labored or difficult breathing
dyspnea
disturbance of rhythm
dysrhythmia
arising or produced abnormally
ectopic
the passive phase of respiration when the person breathes out; also referred to as exhalation
expiration
body temperature that is above the normal level; also referred to as pyrexia
fever
abnormally high blood pressure
hypertension
abnormally low blood pressure
hypotension
pertaining to the groin
inguinal
the active phase of respiration when the person breathes in; also referred to as inhalation
inspiration
the insertion of a tube into the larynx to maintain an open airway
intubation
sounds heard during auscultory determination of blood pressure; believed to be produced by the vibratory motion of the arterial wall as the artery suddenly distends when passing through the vessel or within the wall itself
korotkoff sounds
to fit close together; to close tight; to obstruct or close off
occlude
a condition in which breathing is easier when the person is seated or standing
orthopnea
a palpable wave of blood produced in the walls of the arteries with each heartbeat or contraction
pulse
expression of the effectiveness of a force in turning a lever system; it is the product of a force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from its line of action to the axis of motion
torque
increased intrathoracic pressure caused by forcible exhalation against a closed glottis
valsalva phenomenon or maneuver
a quantity possessing magnitude and direction, such as force or velocity
vector
imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity of an object
vertical gravity line VGL
field of medicine that is concerned with weight loss or that deals with causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity
bariatric
requiring some level or type of assistance, which may be human or mechanical. The patient is unable to assist with transfers
dependent
an increase in severity of disease or any of its symptoms
exacerbation
partial or incomplete paralysis
paresis
a padded table for a patient to sit or lie on while performing exercises receiving a massage, or undergoing other physical therapy treatment
plinth
a temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of cerebral anemia; fainting
syncope
a sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or of one’s surroundings
vertigo
