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Module 2 Flashcards

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Ambulate

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to move from place to place; walk

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Dangle

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popular term for the first movement a patient is allowed, either after surgery under general anesthesia, or ‘under local’, in which the recuperee allows the feet to dangle over the side of the bed

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Fowler’s Position

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semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees) and may have knees either bent or straight. high Fowler, 90 degrees and semi-Fowler, 30 to 45 degrees; and low Fowler, where the head is slightly elevated.

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Gait Belt

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belt that goes around the patient waist, you grab onto it with your hands to either help them go from chair to chair, or walk. Helps prevent back injury for the user.

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Lateral Position

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Position in which the patient is lying on their side.

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Prone Position

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person lies flat with the chest down and the back up.

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Sliding Board/Transfer board

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use with gait belts, instead of lifting and pivoting you slide their butts across to chair to chair . Lock wheelchair brakes

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Supine Position

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lying on back

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Trapeze

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bar above bed that can be grabed by patient to move around

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Trendelenburg

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position in which the patient has the head lower than the feet.

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Weight Bearing

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Having the ability to stand on one or both legs

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WRMD

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder
A group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves. Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and tension neck syndrome are examples.

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Abscess

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collection of pus in the tissues of the body, normally caused by bacteria

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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Transmissible disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV slowly attacks and destroys the immune system, leaving an individual vulnerable to a variety of other infections and certain malignancies that eventually cause death

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Asepsis

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No- pathogen are present.

Sterile when referring to environment or tools

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Flora

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Normal microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, and fungi that are found on or in specific areas of the body. The skin and mucous membranes of the oral cavity, intestines, upper respiratory tract, and vagina have specific, permanent flora

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Hepatitis

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inflammation of liver, normally viral

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Influenza

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infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. symptoms include: high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing, and feeling tired

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Jaundice

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Also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes due to high bilirubin levels. In adults, typically a sign indicating the presence of an underlying diseases involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or biliary tract obstruction.

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Nosocomial

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infections that have been caught in a hospital and are potentially caused by organisms that are resistant to antibiotics

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Aspiration

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when food or water enters the trachea or lungs

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Catheter

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A catheter is a thin, flexible tube that can put fluids into your body or take them out.

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Dermis

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The layer of tissue that lies under the epidermis. It contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, hair follicles, and glands that produce sweat, which helps regulate body temperature, and sebum, an oily substance that helps keep the skin from drying out. Sweat and sebum reach the skin’s surface through tiny openings in the skin that act as pores.

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Epidermis

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The outermost three layers of skin, provides a barrier to infection regulates the amount of water released from the body

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Erythema

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Redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation.

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Eschar (Eskar)

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piece of dead tissue that is cast off from the surface of the skin, particularly after a burn injury, but also seen in gangrene, ulcer, fungal infections, necrotizing spider bite wounds,

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Excoriation

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scratch mark; a linear break in the skin surface, usually covered with blood or serous crusts

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Flatulence

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fart

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Foley Catheter

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urine catheter

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Halitosis

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Technical term for bad breath

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Impaction

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A solid, immobile bulk of feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation.

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Incontinence of Bladder

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A term that describes any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence

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Jejunostomy

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a permanent opening between the jejunum (part of small intestine) and the surface of the abdominal wall. undergoing major surgery of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, or hepatobiliary system.

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Neuropathy

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Damage or dysfunction of nerves that typically results in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and pain in the affected area.sart at ends of limbs

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NPO

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identify and list patients who should not receive fluid or solids by mouth. Patients are listed as NPO when they are scheduled for surgery, since medical recommendations are for a patient to eat and drink nothing by mouth for a period of time before the operation

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Osteomyelitis

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An infection in the bone

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Clean catch

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method of collecting a urine sample

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edema

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swelling that is caused by fluid trapped in your body tissues that occurs most often in the feet, ankles, and legs

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Excoriated

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break in the surface of skin, normally covered with blood or serous crusts, raw and irritated

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Expectorate

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Cough or spit from throat and lungs

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Gastrostomy Tube

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a feeding tube that is surgically implanted from the outside of the lower left abdominal area to the stomach for nutrient and support

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Hand Crank

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Handle is fitted at the foot of the bed, and it is used to adjust.

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Low bed

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Bed in which the frame is 4-6 inches to reduce chance of falling injury

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Nasogastric Tube

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A tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharynx and esophagus into the stomach.

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Sputum

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Mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways.

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Patient Bill of rights

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Patient has the right to, be informed of rights, rules, and regulations regarding patient conduct, informed of services and charges , informed of medical condition by doctor and to participate in planning of treatment, Patient can refuse treatment and informed on consequences, be transferred or discharged only for medical reasons, assisted to exercise rights, voice grievances, recommend changes in policy and services, have outside representation, and freedom from restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination and reprisal, allowed to manage personal finances

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