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161 Cards in this Set
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OT
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Occupational Therapy
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Tbs
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Tablespoon
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amb
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ambulatory
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isol
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isolation
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TB
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tuberculosis
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hypo
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low
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hyper
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high
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BP, B/P
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blood pressure
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inc
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incontinent
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HM
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Heimlich maneuver
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L
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Liter
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Lt
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Left
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Apnea
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temporary suspension of breathing lasting more than 10 seconds
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sundowning
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increased confusion/restlessness/disorientation in elderly patients at the end of the day
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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chronic and progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints, and resulting and painful deformity and immobility. Especially wrists, ankles, feet, and fingers.
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perseverating
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Repetition of a particular response such as a word, phrase, or action/gesture.
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atrophy
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body tissue/muscle wasting away do to lack of activity
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radial pulse
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pulse found in radial artery, in wrist.
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force fluids
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a medical order to increase intake of fluid.
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Dx
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diagnosis
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q3h
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every 3 hours
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q4h
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every 4 hours
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hs
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hours of sleep
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F (first meaning)
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Fahrenheit
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F (second meaning)
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Female
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C
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centigrade
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as tol
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as tolerated
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ac
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before meals
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pc
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after meals
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c
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with
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HTN
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hypertension
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NIL
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none
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O²
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oxygen
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IV
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intravenous
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LTC
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long term care
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tx
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treatment
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qd
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once every day
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meds
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medications
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cath
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catheter
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oz
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ounce
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R
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respirations or rectal
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pediculosis
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infestation with lice
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objective information
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data you an perceive using your own eyes
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charting
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to record
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intake
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what one takes in
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output
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what one puts out
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flexion
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being bent
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hemipaeresis
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partial or one sided weakening of the body
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hemiplegia
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partial or one sided paralysis
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paraplegia
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paralysis on lower body
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quadriplegia
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paralysis of all four limbs
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ostomy
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the surgery to create an artificial opening (stoma) in body
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gait belt
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a device used to transfer patients from one position to another, provides back support
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catheter
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a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.
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insulin
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a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate the glucose in blood
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affected side
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the weakened side of the body
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inflammation
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physical condition in which part of the body becomes swollen, red, hot, or otherwise inflamed.
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pressure sore
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localized injury to skin/underlying tissue that usually occurs over a bony prominence as a result of pressure.
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a
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before
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PPE
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personal protective equipment
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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c/o
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complains of
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without
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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NKA
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no known allergies
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LTC
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Long term care
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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OBRA
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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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ROM
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range of motion
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po
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by mouth
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DAT
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diet as tolerated
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p
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pulse
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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spec
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specimen
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std. prec.
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standard precautions
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BPM
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beats per minute
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ax
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axillary
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CNA
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certified nursing assistant or aid
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ambulation
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walking about
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diuretic
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a substance that increases urine/fluid output
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constrict
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make narrower
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BM
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bowel movement
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident/stroke
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FWB
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full weight bearing
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wt
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weight
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SBA
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stand by assist
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prn/p.r.n
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when necessary or as needed
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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amt
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amount
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Ht
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height
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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OOB
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out of bed
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H²O
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water
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NA
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nursing assistant
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RN
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registered nurse
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w/c
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wheel chair
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U/A
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Urine analysis
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mL
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milliliter
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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AD
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Alzheimer's disease
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NOC
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night
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lb.
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pound
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TID
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twice daily
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QID
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four times daily
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T
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temperature
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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stat
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immediately
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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B&B
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bowel&bladder
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PRN
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when necessary
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F
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Fahrenheit
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respirations
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HOH
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heard of hearing
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HS or hs
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hours of sleep
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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I&O
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intake and output
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PT
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physical therapy
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pt or Pt
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patient
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U/A
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urinalysis
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q
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every
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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RF
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restrict fluids
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FF
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force fluids
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dilate
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make or become wider, larger, or more open.
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stoma
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artificial opening in body
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Decubitus Ulcer
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technical term for bedsore
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scope of practice
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Scope of Practice is a terminology used by national and state/provincial licensing boards for various professions that defines the procedures, actions, and processes that are permitted for the licensed individual.
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nasogastric tube
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Nasogastric intubation is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube (nasogastric tube or NG tube) through the nose, past the throat, and down into the stomach.
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Cyanosis
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a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
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Homeostasis
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The state of equilibrium (balance between opposing pressures) in the body
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dysphagia
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difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease.
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Arteriosclerosis
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the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age.
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hypertension
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abnormally high blood pressure.
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occupied bed
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a bed with a person in it.
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hypotension
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abnormally low blood pressure
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diarrhea
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loose or watery stool
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myocardial infarction
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another term for heart attack.
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enema
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a procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to produce stool.
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Cliche'
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a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
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constipation
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a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces.
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contracture
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a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue
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diabetes
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a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
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hyperglycemia
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high blood sugar
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hypoglycemia
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low blood sugar
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edema
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a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
swelling. |
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emesis
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vomit
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Lateral Position
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positioning on either left or right side
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dyspnea
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difficult or labored breathing.
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diastolic
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the lower number on blood pressure
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dehydration
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Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should
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hepatitis
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Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver.
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sims position
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positioning on left side
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subjective information
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data you have not seen with your own eyes, but is told to you by a doctor or patient
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policy
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a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
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systolic
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the top number in blood pressure, peak pressure in the arteries, which occurs near the end of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are contracting.
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inspiration
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to take in
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cheyne-stokes respirations
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is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in a temporary stop in breathing called an apnea.
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restrict fluids
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medical order to stop/restrict fluid intake
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