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Aphasia

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inability to speak

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Atrophy

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decrease in size

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Apical Pulse

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at the heart

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Radial Pulse

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at the wrist (thumb side)

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Hemiplagia

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paralysis of 1/2 the body

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Grand Mall Seizure

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violent muscle movement

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Petit Mall Seizure

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brief sudden lapses in attention

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Cardiovascular

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heart, blood, blood vessels

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Musculoskeletal

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muscles, bone

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Decubitis

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bed sore

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Stoma

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part of the bowel on abdomen

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IV

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intravenous

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Infiltrated

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IV needle came out of vein, creates bubble, cold to the touch, resident will complain of pain

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Dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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Disinfection

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destroy microorganisms on the surface

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Sterilization

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kills all forms of microorganisms

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17
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Ethical

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legally okay

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Unethical

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legally not okay

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Accident

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unexpected thing that happens

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Incident

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occurrence of an action

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Coma

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(comatose) deep state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused

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Urinary Incontinence

A

the inability to hold ones urine or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder

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Contracture

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permanent shortening of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue producing distortion or deformity

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Hyperglycemia

A

elevated blood sugar

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Hypoglycemia

A

low blood sugar

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26
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Cheynes Stokes Breathing

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-the irregular pattern of breathing
-fast then slow
-usually occurs right before death

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27
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Cognitive

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Mental Comprehension

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28
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5 stages of grief by Elizabeth Kubler Ross

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denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

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Dementia

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the permanent and progressive loss of the ability to think and remember

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Delerium

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-an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders
-confused thinking, reduced awareness of surroundings
-a temporary condition

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Nosocomial infection

A

health care related infection

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32
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flatulence

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passing of gas rectally

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33
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pressure ulcer

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area of tissue damage, bed sore

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hyper

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hypo

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apnea

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temporarily stop breathing

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mortem

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post-mortem

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after death

39
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cerebrum

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front of the brain

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saliva

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sputum, spit

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rationale

A

reason to do something

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myocardial infarction

A

heart attack

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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HTN

A

hypertension

45
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PVD

A

Peripheral vascular disease

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

47
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Cannula

A

nasal tubing that fits into the nose to deliver oxygen

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Febrile

A

having a fever

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Afebrile

A

without a fever

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V.S.

A

vital signs

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Competent

A

ability, skill to do something successfully

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Adaptive equipment

A

devices that are used to assist with completing tasks

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ADLs

A

activities of daily living

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Cohesion

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being part of a whole team or group

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Dietician

A

expert in human nutrition

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Retain

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to keep possession of

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Implements

A

put a plan into effect

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EMR

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-electronic medical record
-resident chart on the computer

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Legible

A

able to read, clear

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Factual

A

actually occurring

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Confidentiality

A

private, privacy

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Hierarchy

A

groups ranked by importance

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Societal

A

related to society

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Interpersonal

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relating to relationships in society

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Biopsychosocial

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connection between biology, psychology, and social matters in the environment

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Foster

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Microorganisms

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living organisms that can be seen through a microscope

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pathogens

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(germs) microorganisms that cause infections

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Anticoagulant

A

blood thinner

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Edentulous

A

being without teeth

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Emesis

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unconscious

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not conscious, not awake/aware

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Conscious

A

aware of/awake

74
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Circulation

A

blood flow in the body

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Callus

A

a thickened and hardened part

76
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Differentiating

A

something that makes things different

77
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Prosthesis

A

an artificial body part

78
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Standard precautions

A

used at all times to protect you from exposure to open skin areas, mucous membranes, blood, and body fluids

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Supine

A

laying on back, face up

80
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Prone

A

lying face down

81
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SIM’S

A

semi-prone position, the resident is placed on either side with upper leg flexed so it is not touching the lower leg

82
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Fowler’s

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semi-sitting position, low, semi, high (30 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees)

83
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Lateral

A

side lying position

84
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Osteoporosis

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