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21 Cards in this Set
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Baristrics |
Branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity |
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Biorhythms |
Natural rhythms or cycles related to bodily functions |
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Circadian rhythm |
The 24-hour day and night cycle |
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Closed bed |
Bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place |
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Depressant |
A substance that causes calmness and drowsiness |
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Disposable |
Only to be used once and this discarded |
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Draw sheet |
An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet used for moving residents |
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Incontinence |
The inability to control the bladder or bowels which leads to an involuntary loss of urine or feces |
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Insomnia |
The inability to fall asleep or remain asleep |
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Occupied bed |
A bed made while the person is in the bed |
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Open bed |
Bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed |
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Parasomnias |
Sleep disorders |
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Sleep |
Natural period of rest for the mind and body during which energy is restored and body heals |
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Stimulant |
A drug that increases or quickens actions of the body |
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Surgical bed |
Bed made so that a person can easily move onto it from a stretcher |
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Unoccupied bed |
A bed made while no person is in the bed |
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What is is stored in the top drawer in the bedside stand? |
Personal care items |
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What is stored in the bottom of the bedside stand |
Anything soiled |
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The overbred table is used for |
Meals and personal care. Must be kept clean |
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Careful bedmaking prevents |
Infection |
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Bariatric bed |
Obese bed |
