Orientation to Patient Care Flashcards
Chapter 5 Content
adolescents
Key Term
a teenager
antiseptics
Key Term
substances that prevent or retard the growth of microorganisms
body mechanics (Key Term)
action of the muscles in producing body motion or posture
cardiac arrest
Key Term
state of complete cessation of the heart’s action
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (Key Term)
restoration of the function of the heart and lungs after apparent death
child abuse
Key Term
mistreatment of a child by a parent or guardian, including neglect, beating, and sexual molestation
contagious disease
Key Term
condition that may be contracted by the direct or indirect contact with the pathogen that causes the disease
convulsions
Key Term
violent, involuntary muscular contractions; spasms
disinfectants
Key Term
substances used to destroy pathogens or render them inert
elder abuse
Key Term
mistreatment of an older person that may be physical, financial, or psychological
fainting
Key Term
sudden fall of blood pressure with a loss of consciousness
gravity line
Key Term
imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity; refers to the center of gravity when a person is in the standing position
infants
Key Term
child during the earliest period of life
isolation unit, isolation room
Key Term
place to confine the patient with a disease to protect the patient from microorganism carried by people entering the room or to protect other patients or people working with the patient
law of Bergonie and Tribondeau
Key Term
law that states that cells are most sensitive to the effects of ionizing radiation when they are rapidly dividing, immature, and non-specialized
