Special Needs

Question 1

AICD

Answer 1

Automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator

Device that monitors the heart and shocks to defibulate when needed

Question 2

Bariatrics

Answer 2

Obesity

Question 3

Central IV catheter

Answer 3

Inserted for long term medication delivery

Question 4

CPAP

Answer 4

Continuous positive airway pressure

Question 5

Feeding tube types

Answer 5

Nasogastric

Gastric - surgically implanted thru the abdominal wall into the stomach

Question 6

LVAD

Answer 6

Left ventricle assist device

Battery powered mechanical pump implanted to assist the left ventricle

Question 7

Ostomy bag

Answer 7

External pouch to collect fecal matter from the ileum (ileostomy) or colon ( colostomy)

Question 8

Pacemaker

Answer 8

Device with leads inserted into the heart to help regulate heart rate

Question 9

Stoma

Answer 9

Any surgically created hole into the body anywhere

Question 10

Tracheostomy

Answer 10

Whole created in the neck to the trachea

Question 11

Urinary catheter

Answer 11

Tube inserted into the bladder thru the urethra to drain urine

Question 12

ASD

Answer 12

Autism spectrum disorder

Developmental disorders that include ability to communicate, report medical issues, self regulate behaviors, and interact with others