Module G Flashcards
Adaptive Devices (assistive devices)
special equipment that helps a disable or ill resident perform activities of daily living (ADLS)
Amputation
surgical removal of a body part
Basic Restorative Care
care provided after resident’s highest possible functioning is restored (rehabilitation) following illness ir injury
Bladder/Bowel Training
measures taken to restore function of voiding and defecating by resident, with ultimate goal of continence
Defecation
process of emptying the rectum of feces
Empathy
being able to identify with and understand how a resident feels
Enema
the introduction of fluid into the colon to eliminate stool or feces or stimulate bowel activity
Functional Loss
partial or complete loss of the function of a body part
Incontinence
the inability to control urination or defecation
Orthotic Device
device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning
Prosthetic Device
artificial replacement device for body part that is missing or deformed; improves person’s function and /or appearance
Rehabilitation
restoration of a resident’s highest possible functioning following illness or injury
Supportive Device
special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident with movement
Urination ( or voiding)
process of emptying the bladder
