Module 5 Flashcards
Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
abduction
Moving a body part toward the mid-line of the body
adduction
The surgical removal of part or all of a body part
amputation
A general term that refers to inflammation of the joints
arthritis
Weakening or wasting away of muscles
Atrophy
Rigid connective tissues that make up the skeleton, lend support to body structures, allow the body to move, and protect the organs
bones
Tiny sacs of fluid that are located near joints and help reduce friction
bursae
A condition in which the bursae become inflamed and painful
bursitis
The protective substance that covers the ends of bones and makes up the discs that are found between vertebrae
carilage
bending a body part
flexion
a broken bone
fracture
a doctors order stating that a person has the ability to support full body weight on both legs and has no weightbearing limitations
full weight-bearing (FWB)
The points where two bones meet; provide movement and flexibility
joints
strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones or cartilage and support the joints and joint movement
ligaments
groups of tissues that contract and relax, allowing motion, supporting the body, protecting organs, and creating heat
muscles
an inherited, progressive disease that causes a gradual wasting away of muscle, resulting in weakness and deformity
muscular dystrophy
a doctors order stating that a person is unable to touch the floor or support any body weight on one or both legs
non-weight-bearing (NWB)
a type of arthritis that usually affects weight-bearing joints, especially the hips and knees; also called degenerative joint disease
osteoarthritis
A condition in which the bones have reduced density, but not enough to be classified as osteoporosis
osteopenia
a condition in which the bones become brittle and weak, causing them to break easily
osteoporosis
A doctor’s order stating that a person is able to support some body weight on one or both legs
partial weight-bearing (PWB)
Pain in a limb (or extremity) that has been amputated
phantom limb pain
warmth, itching, or tingling from a body part that has been amputated
phantom sensation
an artificial device that replaces a body part, such as an eye, hip, arm, leg, tooth, or heart valve; used to help improve function and /or appearance
prosthesis
a type of arthritis in which joints become red, swollen, and very painful; movement is restricted and deformities of the hands are common
rheumatoid arthritis
a bandage or piece of material that is suspended from the neck for the purpose of holding and supporting a forearm
sling
tough fibrous bands that connect muscle to bone
tendons
a surgical replacement of the head of the femur (long bone of the leg) and the socket it fits into where it joins the hip with artificial materials
total hip replacement (THR)
a surgical replacement of a damaged or painful knee with artificial materials
total knee replacement (TKR)
A condition in which the macula degenerates, gradually causing central vision loss
age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
the state of being excited, restless, or troubled
agitated
A progressive, degenerative, and incurable disease that causes proteins to build up in and around nerve cells, which results in memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavioral changes
Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
A type of mental health disorder that causes a person to have mood swings and changes in energy levels and the ability to function
bipolar disorder
the part of the nervous system housed in the skull that is responsible for motor activity, memory, thought, speech, and intelligence, along with regulation of vital functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing
brain
mental or physical exhaustion due to a prolonged period of stress and frustration
burnout
a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision loss
cataract
reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way
catastrophic reaction
part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord
central nervous system
a condition caused when the blood supply to the brain is cut off suddenly by a clot or a ruptured blood vessel; also called stroke
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
the abiity to think clearly and logically
cognition
a type of psychotherapy that is usually short-term and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior patterns; often used to treat anxiety disorders
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
a head injury that occurs from a banging movement of the brain against the skull
concussion
a belief in something that is not true or is out of touch with reality
delusion
a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
dementia
any behavior that disturbs others
disruptive behavior
in medicine, when a person with Alzheimer’s disease wanders away from a protected area and does not return on his own
elope
a disorder that causes recurring seizures
epilepsy
the ability to see distant objects more clearly than objects that are near; also called hyperopia
farsightedness
a condition in which the pressure in the eye increases, damaging the optic nerve and causing blindness
glaucoma
seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling things that are not there
hallucinations
a small device placed in the ear that amplifies sound
hearing aid
loss of vision in one-half of the visual field, due to CVA, tumor, or trauma
hemianopsia
collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
hoarding
a way to improve or change an action or development
intervention
uable to be reversed or returned to the original state
irreversible
unable to be reversed or returned to the original state
irreversible
a disorder of the inner ear caused by a buildup of fluid, which causes vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and pain or pressure
meniere’s disease
the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
mental health
a disorder that disrupts a person’s ability to function in the family, home, or community and often causes inappropriate behavior
mental health disorder
a progressive disease in which the protective covering of the nerves, spinal cord, and white matter of the brain breaks down over time; causes problems with balance, walking, and many other symptoms
multiple sclerosis (MS)
the ability to see objects that are near more clearly than distant objects; also called myopia
nearsightedness
the basic nerve cell of the nervous system
neuron
a type of mental health disorder characterized by intrusive, repetitive thoughts or behaviors that cause anxiety or stress
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
an infection in the middle ear that causes pain, pressure, fever, and reduced ability to hear
otitis media
walking back and forth in the same area
pacing
a type of mental health disorder characterized by panic attacks, which are repeated episodes of intense fear, along with physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and an upset stomach
panic disorder
the loss of function of the lower body and legs
paraplegia
a progressive disease that causes a portion of the brain to degenerate; causes rigid muscles, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, mask-like face, and tremors
Parkinson’s disease
part of the nervous system made up of the nerves that extend throughout the body and connect to the spinal cord
peripheral nervous system
the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions
perseveration
an intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place or situation
phobia
a type of mental health disorder caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
something that continually gets worse or deteriorates
progressive
a method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one’s problems with mental health professionals
psychotherapy
the loss of function of the legs, trunk, and arms
quadriplegia
type of therapy that encourages people with Alzheimer’s disease to remember and talk about the past
reminiscence therapy
type of group therapy that promotes self-esteem, self-awareness, and socialization for people with Alzheimer’s disease
motivation therapy
going through items that belong to other people
rummaging
a type of mental health disorder that may involve acute episodes; affects a person’s ability to think, communicate, make decisions, and understand reality
schizophrenia
a type of mental health disorder characterized by excessive anxiety about social situations; also called social phobia
social anxiety disorder
the part of the nervous system in side the vertebral canal that conducts messages between the brain and the body and controls spinal reflexes
spinal cord
the repeated use of legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful to oneself or others
substance abuse
a condition in which a person becomes restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night
sundowning
a situation that leads to agitation
trigger
giving value to or approving
validating
a type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer’s disease believe they are living in the past or in imaginary circumstances
validation therapy
forceful actions that include attacking, hitting, or threatening someone
violence
walking aimlessly around the facility or facility grounds
wandering
the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
aspiration
weakening or wasting away of muscles
atrophy
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
body mechanics
medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior
chemical restraint
the process of burning
combustion
the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
contracture
blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood
cyanosis
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
flammable
collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
hoarding
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein
intravenous therapy
acronym for use of a fire extinguisher stands for
PASS-pull-aim-squeeze-sweep
any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement
physical restraint
acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for
RACE-rescue-activate-contain-extinguish
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior
restraint
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
restraint alternatives
an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason
restraint-free care
sheet that provides information on the sage use and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
burns caused by hot liquids
scalds
the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body; may result in unconsciousness or death
suffocation
the act of moving or walking, with or without an assistive device
ambulation
to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance
dangle
the science of designing equipment, areas, and tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities
ergonomics
semi-sitting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees
fowler’s