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58 Cards in this Set
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Closed Bed
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An unoccupied bed (not being used by a client) with the top covers drawn back to the top of the bed and under the pillow
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Cross-Contamination
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The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another
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Dangle
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To have the client sit at the side of the bed with the feet in a dependent position
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Draw sheet
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Sheets made of fabric, plastic, or rubber that are pleaded across the shoulder to knee area of the bed and tucked in on the sides
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Fanfold
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To fold or gather in an accordion fashion
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Log Roll
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A technique used to turn a client whose body must at all times be kept in straight alignment
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Miter
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A method of folding the bed linen at the corners to secure them in place while the bed is occupied
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Postural hypotension or Orthostatic hypotension
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A sudden drop in the blood pressure that is caused by a change in position from lying to sitting or standing; may cause dizziness,fainting, or falling
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Occupied bed
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The client remains in bed while it is being made
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Open Bed
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A bed not presently being used by its occupant, with the top covers folded back
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Surgical bed
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A bed with the top covers fan folded to one side or to the end of the bed; may be called anesthetic, recovery or postoperative bed
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Toe Pleat
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A fold made in the top of the bed linen to provide additional space for the client’s toes and feet; may be vertical or horizontal
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Transfer (walking) belt
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A belt with a handle that is placed around the client’s abdomen and allows the nurse to control movement of the client during transfer
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Trochanter roll
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A rolled towel support placed against the hips to prevent external rotation of the legs
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Unoccupied bed
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A bed not currently being used by a client
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Complete bath
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The nurse washes the entire body of a dependent client in bed
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Eccrine glands
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Sweat glands distributed over the entire skin surface. Important in regulating body heat.
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Hirsutism
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Condition characterized by the excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially women
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Partial bath
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The face, hands axillae, perineal area and back are washed. Omitted are the arm, chest, abdomen, legs and feet. The nurse provides this care for dependent clients and assists self care clients confined to bed by washing their backs. Some of the ambulatory clients prefer to take a partial bath at the sink
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Perineum
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The external region between the vulva and anus in females or between the scrotum and the anus in males
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Sebum
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The oily, lubricating secretion of glands in the skin called sebaceous glands
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Smegma
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Secretion of the sebaceous glands, especially the thick, cheesy, ill-smelling secretion found under the labia minora and under the male prepuce
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Towel bath
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The towel bath is an in bed bath that uses a quick drying solution containing a disinfectant, a cleansing agent, and a softening agent mixed with water. The solution dries in a few seconds, avoiding the need to dry the client and thereby speeding the bathing process.
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Vernix Caseosa
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A sebaceous deposit covering the fetus/infant
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Abduction
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Movement of a bone away from the midline of the body
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Adduction
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Movement of a bone toward the midline of the body
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Cradling
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Supporting the joint with one hand while supporting the
distal portion of the extremity with the remaining hand |
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Cupping
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Placing a cupped hand under the joint to support it
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Dorsiflexion
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Movement of the ankle so that the toes point upward
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Extension
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Increasing the angle of the joint
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Flexion
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Decreasing the angle of a joint: the act of bending
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Plantar flexion
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Movement of the ankle so that the toes point downward
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Range of motion
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The degree of movement possible for each joint
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Cerumen
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Earwax
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Clear liquid diet
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Consists of water, tea, coffee, clear broths, ginger ale, clear
juices, plain jello |
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Diet as tolerated
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When client’s appetite, ability to eat, and tolerance for
certain foods may change |
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Edentulous
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Without teeth
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Enucleation
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Removal of an entire mass, especially pertaining to a tumor
of the eyeball |
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Full liquid diet
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Contains liquids or foods that turn to liquid at body
temperature and includes all foods on clear liquid diet plus milk, puddings, custards, ice cream, butter, eggs, peanut butter, and yogurt. |
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Gingiva
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Gum
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Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the gums
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Glossitis
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Inflammation of the tongue
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Halitosis
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Bad breath
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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Periodontal disease
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Gum disease
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Plaque
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Invisible soft film that adheres to the enamel surface of the
teeth; consist of bacteria, saliva, epithelial cells, and leukocytes. |
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Pyorrhea
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Advanced periodontal disease, the teeth are loose and pus is
evident when the gums are pressed. |
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Soft diet
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Food that are easy to chew
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Tartar
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Visible, hard deposit of plaque and dead bacteria that forms
on the gums lines. |
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Anaphylaxis
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A hypersensitivity reaction which can be life-threatening
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Aspirate
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To remove gases or fluids from a cavity by suction
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Bevel
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The slanted end of the needle that contains the opening
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Erythema
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A redness of the skin
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Induration
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Hardening of tissue
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Pruritis
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Itching
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Wheal
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A small, smooth, slightly raised area on the skin, usually filled with
fluid; a bled |
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Epidermis
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The outermost layer of the skin
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Dermis
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The middle layer of the skin
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