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1
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ambulatory

A

able to walk

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amputation

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the cutting off of a body part through accident or by surgery

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anesthesia

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the loss of feeling or sensation in a part or all of the body. local is the loss of sensation in a part of the body. general is the complete loss of sensation in the entire body

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anterior

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located in the front

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anus

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the posterior opening in the body through which feces is excreted

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artery

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a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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asepsis

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the condition of being free of disease-causing organisms

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aspirate

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to remove material from a body cavity by using a tube or to draw material into the lungs from the mouth

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aphasia

A

difficulty speaking

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axillary

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the area under the arms; the armpits

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body alignment

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refers to the patients position in bed

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cannula

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used to mean any of the kinds of tubes that can be inserted into a body cavity

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capillaries

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the very small blood v seeks that carry blood to all parts of the body and the skin

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colon

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the large bowel, extends from the small intestine to the anus

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colostomy

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a surgical procedure that provides the patient with an artificial opening for feeds to leave the body through this opening

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contracture

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when muscle tissue becomes drawn together; bunched up; or shortened because of a spasm or paralysis

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cyanosis

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when the skin looks blue or has a gray color because there is not enough oxygen in the blood

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decubitus ulcers

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bed sores

19
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diaphragm

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the muscular partition between the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity

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dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing

21
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edema

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abnormal swelling of a part of the body caused by fluid collecting in the tissue

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emaciation

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a wasting away or the flesh, caused by disease and by lack of food

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emesis

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material that the pt spits out or vomits

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enema

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a liquid injected into the rectum to wash out the contents of the intestine or cause the patient to defecate

25
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esophagus

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a muscular tube for the passage of food, which extends from the back of the throat to the stomach

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erythema

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redness

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expectoration

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coughing up matter from the lungs, trachea; or bronchial tubes and spitting it out

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flatus

A

intestinal gas

29
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fowler position

A

the hob is up at least 30 degrees

30
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graduate

A

a measuring cup marked along the side with amounts so material placed in the cup can be measured

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lithotomy position

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where the pt lies on their back with their legs spread apart and knees bent

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non-blanchable

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refers to skin or a wound that is damaged and does not change color when touched

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paraplegia

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paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body

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prone

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lying on one’s stomach

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radial

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the artery where the pulse in the wrist is felt

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sohygmomanometer

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a device used for taking bp

37
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sputum

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waste material coughed up from the lungs or trachea

38
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stoma

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an artificially made opening connecting a body passage with the outside

39
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supine

A

lying on one’s back

40
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trendelenburgs position

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head down feet up

41
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ureters

A

tubes leading from the kidney to the bladder

42
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varicose veins

A

an abnormal swelling of the veins

43
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vein

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a blood vessel that carrie’s blood from parts or the body back to the heart

44
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void

A

to urinate, pass water

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