unit 25 vocab

Question 1

care given in the early morning when the patient first awakens

Answer 1

A.M. care

Question 2

medication that thins the blood and increases the risk of bleeding.

Answer 2

anticoagulant

Question 3

supporting the body on either side of an affected area to relieve pressure on the area

Answer 3

bridging

Question 4

tooth decay or cavities

Answer 4

caries

Question 5

artificial teeth

Answer 5

dentures

Question 6

stool; semisolid waste eliminates from the body

Answer 6

feces

Question 7

appliance placed at the end of the bed so the feet rest firmly against it and are kept at right angles to the legs.

Answer 7

footboard

Question 8

a neurological problem that causes the foot to point downward

Answer 8

foot drop

Question 9

bad breath

Answer 9

halitosis

Question 10

care of the mouth and teeth

Answer 10

oral hygiene

Question 11

a potentially serious condition that damages the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth

Answer 11

peridontal disease

Question 12

care given to prepare a patient for sleep.

Answer 12

P.M. care