Vocab 5

Question 1

Tort

Answer 1

A civil wrong committed an individual Or an individual’s property

Question 2

Cardiac output

Answer 2

The amount of blood pumped by the ventricles into pulmonary and systemic circulation in one minute

Question 3

Cerumen

Answer 3

Earwax

Question 4

Action potential

Answer 4

The electrical activity produce by movement of ions across cell membrane’s that stimulates muscle contraction

Question 5

Meninges

Answer 5

Three connective tissue membrane that cover, protect,And nourish the central nervous system

Question 6

Anosmia

Answer 6

The inability to smell

Question 7

Nystagmus

Answer 7

Involuntary rapid eye movement

Question 8

Cornea reflex

Answer 8

Blinking of the eye

Question 9

Kinesthesia

Answer 9

The ability to perceive movement and sense position

Question 10

Altruism

Answer 10

The concern for the welfare and well being of others

Question 11

Nonmaleficence

Answer 11

The duty to do no harm

Question 12

Ethics

Answer 12

A system of moral principles or standard governing behaviors in relationship that is based on professional nursing believes and values

Question 13

Eschar

Answer 13

Defined as hard, leathery Crust that covers a burn or wound and harbors necrotic tissue

Question 14

Sterile field

Answer 14

An area free of microorganisms

Question 15

High density lipoprotein (Hdl cholesterol)

Answer 15

The lipoprotein that transport cholesterol from the tissues of the body to the liver, so that the cholesterol can be eliminated in the bile. Considered the “good” cholesterol

Question 16

Droplet precautions

Answer 16

Use for clients who are known to have or suspected of having serious illnesses transmitted Buy particles droplet larger than 5 microns, such as pertussis or some type of pneumonia

Question 17

Low density lipoprotein (LDL Cholesterol)

Answer 17

The lipoprotein that transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body, therefore is considered the “bad” cholesterol

Question 18

Electrocardiogram

Answer 18

A graphic record of the hearts activity

Question 19

Debridement

Answer 19

The removal of necrotic material

Question 20

Posturing

Answer 20

An involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury

Question 21

Seizures

Answer 21

Periods of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain that cause involuntary movements, as well as behavior and sensory alterations

Question 22

Enteric precautions

Answer 22

Use their clients who are known or suspected of having an illness transmitted by direct or in direct contact with infected feces or contaminated articles , Such as c.diff and hepatitis A