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Module AA - Measurement Definition List Flashcards

1
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Afebrile

A

without a fever

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Analog Watch

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a watch that has moving hands and typically marked from numbers 1 through 12

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Aneroid Manometer

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that part of the sphygmomanometer (BP cuff) that includes the dial that indicates the systolic and diastolic pressures during blood pressure checks

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Apical Pulse

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a pulse point located over the heart

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Apnea

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no breathing

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Arteries

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blood vessels that carry blood with oxygen and nutrients away from the heart and to the cells

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Atria (right and left)

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two upper chambers of the heart

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Blood pressure

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the amount of force exerted by the blood against the walls of the artery

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Body temperature

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how much heat is in the body and balances the heat created by the body and heat lost to the environment

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Brachial Pulse

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pulse points located in the crooks of the elbows typically used during blood pressure checks

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Bradycardia

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a pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute

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Bradypnea

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a respiratoty rate less than 12 breaths per minute

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Cardiovascular System

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also called the circulatory system and is the continuous movement of blood through the body

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Carotid Pulse

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pulse points located in both sides of the neck

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Centigrade

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metric scale used to measure temperature, expressed in degrees

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16
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Cheyne-Stokes

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alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, plus short periods of absent breathing

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Diaphragm

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that part of the stethoscope located on the chest-piece used to listen to the presence or absence of brachial artery blood flow during blood pressure check

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18
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Diarrhea

A

frequent passage of loose, watery stools (bowel movements)

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Diastole

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the resting phase of the heart when the heart fills with blood; the bottom number of a blood pressure reading (diastolic)

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Dyspnea

A

painful or difficult breathing

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21
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Eupnea

A

normal breathing

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22
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Exhale

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when carbon dioxide is expelled out of the nose and the mouth from the lungs

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Expiration

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also called exhalation and involves the breathing our of carbon dioxide through the nose and mouth; the chest falls

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24
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Fahrenheit

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scale used to measure temperature, expressed in degrees

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25
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Febrile

A

with a fever

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26
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Fever

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an elevated temperature

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27
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Heart

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the pump of the cardiovascular (circulatory) system consisting of four chambers

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28
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Hypertension

A

high blood pressure

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29
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Hyperventilation

A

rapid and deep breathing

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30
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Hypotension

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low blood pressure

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31
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Hypoventilation

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slow, shallow breathing that may be irregular

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32
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Inhale

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when air (or oxygen) is pulled in through the nose and down into the lungs

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Inspiration

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also called inhalation and involves the breathing in of oxygen through the nose; chest rises

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Lungs

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elastic, spongy, cone-shaped air-filled structures involved in the location where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur

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35
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Millimeters of Mercury

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(mm Hg) the unit of measure for blood pressure

36
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Objective

A

information collected by the nurse aide’s senses

37
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Orthostatic Hypotension

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abnormal low blood pressure occurring when the resident suddenly stands up; resident complains of weakness, faintness, dizziness, and seeing spots

38
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Pain

A

whatever the resident says that is

39
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Pedal Pulse

A

pulse points located in the top of the feet and used to check circulation of the leg

40
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Pulse

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is the beat of the heart felt at an artery, as a wave of blood passes through the artery; is the number of heart beats per minute

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Pulse Force

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the strength of the pulse and should be easy to feel

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Pulse Rate

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the number of heart beats (or pulses) per minute

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Pulse Rhythm

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the regularity of the heart beats (pulses) and should be the same interval between beats

44
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Radial Pulse

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pulse points located in the wrists, which is used most often, easy to reach, easy to find, and used for routine vital signs

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Respiration

A

the process that supplies oxygen to the cells and removes carbon dioxide from the cells

46
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Respiratory rate (or respirations)

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the number of inspirations (inhalations) the person takes in a minute

47
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Respiratory System

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involves the breathing in of oxygen (inspiration) and the breathing out of carbon dioxide (expiration)

48
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Sphygmomanometer

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also known as the BP cuff; is the equipment used to check a person’s blood pressure

49
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Stethoscope

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instrument used to listen to heart sounds, lung sounds, and the brachial pulse during blood pressure checks

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Subjective

A

information provided by the resident

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Systole

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the working phase of the heart when the heart is pumping blood to the body; the top number of a blood pressure reading (systolic)

52
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Tachycardia

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a pulse rate more than 100 beats per minute

53
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Tachypnea

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a respiratory rate more than 20 breaths per minute

54
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Temporal Pulse

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a pulse point located in the temples of the head

55
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Temporal Thermometer

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a thermometer that measures heat from skin over the forehead, specifically over temporal artery

56
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Thermometer

A

a device used to check a resident’s temperature

57
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Tympanic Thermometer

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a thermometer that uses the ear as the site to check a resident’s temperature

58
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Veins

A

blood vessels that carry blood with waste products away from the cells and to the heart

59
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Ventricles (Right and Left)

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two lower chambers of the heart

60
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Vital Signs

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(also called TPR and BP) include the measurement of temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure that show how well vital organs are functioning

61
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Catheter Bag

A

collection device for urine that is connected to an indwelling (Foley) catheter which drains the bladder

62
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Commode Hat (or specimen pan)

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a plastic collection container placed under a commode lid, used when resident has bathroom privileges and is on output and/or has a urine or stool specimen ordered

63
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Cubic Centimeter (or cc)

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a unit of measure in the metric system used to count the volume of anything (including fluids); is equal to 1 millimeter

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Dehydration

A

when fluid output is more than fluid intake

65
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Edema

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when fluid intake is more than fluid output and body tissues swell with water

66
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Emesis Basin

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a plastic, shallow basin shaped like a kidney that fits against the resident’s neck and collects body fluids when a resident is nauseated and during mouthcare

67
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Encourage Fluids

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a doctor’s order that increases the resident’s fluid intake

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Fluid Balance

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fluid intake roughly equals fluid output

69
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Food Intake

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comparison of the amount of food eaten by a resident at mealtime with the amount of food provided

70
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Gastric Suction Material

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stomach contents that are suctioned out using a nasogastric tube

71
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Graduate

A

an accurate measuring device for fluids used in a health care setting

72
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Hydration

A

having the right amount of fluid in the body

73
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Intake (input)

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the amount of fluid taken in by the body

74
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Intake and Output (I&O)

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used to evaluate fluid balance whereby intake and output are measured and documented

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Milliliter (mL)

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a unit of measure in the metric system used to cound fluids; is equal to 1 cubic centimeter

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Nothing by Mouth (NPO)

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a doctor’s order that states that a resident is not to drink or eat anything

77
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Output

A

the amount of fluid lost from the body

78
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Restrict Fluids

A

a doctor’s order that limits the resident’s fluid intake

79
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Special Fluid Orders

A

orders a doctor writes that state how much fluid a resident must drink per day in order to maintain fluid balance

80
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Thickened Liquids

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a doctor’s order that states that all fluids taken by a resident are thickened

81
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Urinal

A

a plastic, elongated device used by men to urinate into, particularly when confined to bed or on output

82
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Vomiting

A

the ejection of food and fluids from the stomach via the esophagus and mouth

83
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Vomitus

A

food and fluids ejected from the stomach via the esophagus and mouth

84
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Height Rod

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the device used on a standing scale that measures a resident’s height (or tallness)

85
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Kilogram

A

a unit of measure in the metric system used to determine weight

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