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Wandering

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A diagnosis defined as meandering, aimless, or repetitive locomotion that exposes the individual harm

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Waterless Bathing

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Using rinse-free cleanser and wipes for hygiene

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Weight Bearing (Full, Partial, Non)

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To put weight on one’s legs

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Wound Drain

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A tube used to remove pus, blood, or other fluids from a wound

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Vulnerable Adult

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person 18 years old or older who has a disability or condition that makes him or her at risk to be wounded, attacked, or damaged

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Voiding

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process of empting urine from the bladder

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Virus

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microscopic parasite which can infect living organisms and cause disease

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Ventilator

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machine designed to provide mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs, give breaths to patient

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Validation Therapy

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method of therapeutic communication which can be used to connect with someone who has moderate to late-stage dementia

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Urinary Incontinence

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involuntary loss or leakage of urine

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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infection in any part of the urinary system–kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

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Tympanic Membrane

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membrane forming part of the organ of hearing, which vibrates in response to sound waves

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Turgor

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degree of elasticity of the skin, which is an assessment used to clinically determine the extend of dehydration or fluid loss in the body

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Tumor

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new growth of abnormal cells that is benign or malignant

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Tuberculosis

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infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues especially the lungs

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Tube Feeding

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Nutrition taken through the mouth or through a tube that goes directly to the stomach or small intestine

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Trochanter Roll

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A wedge that keeps a patient’s hips/legs adequately aligned when the body cannot support itself

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Traction

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use of devices such as weights and pulleys to put tension on a displaced bone or joint, such as a dislocated shoulder

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Tracheostomy

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surgically created opening (stomy) in the trachea (in throat area)

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Towel Bath

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Bathing done using a basic of water, soap, and washcloths

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Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

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surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability

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Total Hip Replacement (THR)

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surgical procedure in which both damaged surfaces of the hip joint are replaced with prosthetic substitutes

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Thrombosis/Thrombus

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A blood clot

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Telemetry

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Using high-tech equipment to measure life signs, dispense medication, and communicate with patients

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Systolic

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pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts

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Suppository

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cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature

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Supplement

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manufactured product intended to supplement the diet when taken by mouth

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Sundowning

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neurological phenomenon associated with increased confusion and restlessness in patients with delirium or some form of dementia; characterized by by confusion and agitation

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Suction/Suctioning

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process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid (secretions)

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Subjective

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Things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms

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Stroke

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Sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain

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Stress/Stressor

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The event or factor that causes stress for the body

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Stoma

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surgically created opening seen on the body’s surface

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Stasis Ulcer

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open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor venous blood flow

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Sputum

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Mucus from the respiratory system that is expectorated (expelled) through the mouth

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Spore

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bacterium protected by a hard shell

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Sphygmomanometer

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cuff and measuring device used to measure blood pressure(sphygmo means pulse; manometer is a device for measuring pressure)

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Soiled Utility Room

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room where used disposables such as incontinence pads and bed pans are dealt with

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Sitz Bath

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bath in which only the buttocks and hips are immersed in water

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Shingles

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acute, painful inflammation of the nerve ganglia, with a skin eruption often forming a girdle around the middle of the body

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Shear Injuries

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layers of the skin rub against each other; when the skin remains in place and underlying tissues move and stretch, tearing underlying capillaries and blood vessels and casing tissue damage

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Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

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Organisms (bacteria, viruses, or parasites) that cause sexually transmitted diseases may pass from person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids

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Sequential Compression Device (SCD)

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method of DVT prevention that improves blood flow in the legs and are shaped like “sleeves” that wrap around the legs and inflate with air one at a time

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Sepsis

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serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or other tissues and the body’s response to their presence, potentially leading to the malfunctioning of various organs, shock, and death

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Self-Determination

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Inform patients of their rights regarding decisions toward their own medical care

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Secretions

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process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion

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Secrete

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Produce and discharge a substance

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Scabies

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skin disorder caused by the female mite–a very small spider-like organism

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Ring Worm

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contagious itching skin disease occurring in small circular patches, caused by any of a number of fungi

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Rigor Mortis

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stiffness or rigidity (rigor) of skeletal muscles that occurs after death (mortis)

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles

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Resident Rights

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law requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident” and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination

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Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish (RACE)

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acronym that hospital personnel use to remember their duties in case of a fire

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Remission

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Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other diseases

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Reality Orientation

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program designed to improve cognitive and psychomotor function in persons who are confused or disoriented

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QuadriplegiaParalysis

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Paralysis in the arms, legs, trunk, and pelvic organs (quad means 4; plegia means paralysis)

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