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Abrupt
Sudden
The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain.
Abstain
To voluntarily refrain from something
The dental hygienist instructed the patient to abstain from smoking to improve his breath odor.
Access
A means to obtain entry or a means of approach.
To administer medications into the patient's vein, the nurse must access the vein with a special needle.
Accountable
Responsible
Paramedics are accountable for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques.
Adhere
To hold fast or stick together
The tape must adhere to the patient's skin to hold the bandage in place
Adverse
Undesired, possibly harmful
Vomiting is an adverse effect of many medications
Affect
Appearance of observable emotions
The nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotion and reported that the patient had a flat affect
Annual
Occurring every year
The patient told the nurse that she had scheduled her annual mammogram as she had been instructed
Apply
To place, put on, or spread something
The physical therapist will apply a medication to the wound before covering the wound with a bandage
Audible
Able to be heard
The respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound.
Bilateral
Present on two sides
The unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the patient had bilateral weakness in the legs when walking
Cast
Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals
The nurse instructed the child that he could not go swimming while the cast was on his broken arm.
Cease
Come to an end or bring to an end
Because the patient's breathing had ceased, the paramedic began resuscitation measures.
Compensatory
Offsetting or making up for something
When the patient's blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a compensatory action.
Complication
An undesired problem that is the result of some other event
The physician told the patient that loss of eyesight is a possible complication of eye surgery
Comply
Do as directed
The nurse asked the patient to comply with the instructions for taking the medication
Concave
Rounded inward
The dietician noticed that the patient was very thin, and the patient's abdomen appeared concave.
Concise
Brief, to the point
When teaching a patient, the nurse tried to be concise, so the instructions would be easy to remember
Consistency
Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is
The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was of a thin, watery consistency.
Constrict
To draw together or become smaller
The nurse knows that the small blood vessels of the skin will constrict when ice is applied to the skin
Contingent
Dependent
The hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and flossing
Contour
Shape or outline of a shape
While bathing an overwieght patient, the unlicensed assistive personnel noticed that the contour of the patient's abdomen was quite rounded
Contract
To draw together, to reduce in size
The physical therapist exercises the patient's muscles so they contract and expand
Contraindication
A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done
The patient's excessive bleeding was a contraindication for discharge from the hospital
Defecate
Expel Feces
The unlicensed assistive personnel helped the patient to the toilet when he needed to defecate.
Deficit
A deficiency or lack of something
The therapist explained that the patient will experience a fluid deficit if the patient continues to perspire heavily during exercise without drinking enough fluids
Depress
Press downward
The nurse will depress the patient's skin to see if any swelling is present
Depth
Downward measurement from a surface
The physician measures the depth of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound
Deteriorating
Worsening
The dental hygienist explains that the condition of the patient's gums is deteriorating, and treatment by the dentist is needed right away.
Device
Tool or piece of equipment
A thermometer is a device used to measure the patient's body temperature
Diameter
The distance across the center of an object
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse knows that when the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the pressure in that blood vessel goes down
Dilate
To enlarge or expand
When shining a light in the patient's eyes, the nurse looks to see is both pupils dilate in response to the light
Dilute
To make a liquid less concentrated
So that the medication will be easier to swallow, the nurse uses fruit juice to dilute a foul-tasting drug
Discrete
Distinct, separate
The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patient's body
Distended
Enlarged or expanded from pressure
When a blood vesel is distended, it is easier for the laboratory technician to insert a needle to obtain a blood sample
Elevate
To lift up or place in a higher position
The paramedic decided to elevate the head of a the stretcher in order to help the patient breathe more easily
Endogenous
Produced within the body
The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body's pancreas helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels
Exacerbate
To make worse or more severe
The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patient's breathing difficulties
Excess
More than what is needed or usual
The dietician explained that an excess consumption of caffeine may cause unpleasant effects such as feeling nervous and on edge
Exogenous
Produced outside the body
The nurse explained that people with diabetes often need to receive exogenous forms of insulin because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin.
Expand
To increase in size or amount
The unlicensed assistive personnel turns the patient frequently so that the size of the skin sore will not expand any further
Exposure
Contact
The nurse taught the parents of a newborn to avoid exposure to people with severe infections
External
Located outside the body
The unlicensed assistive personnel measured the amount of blood in the external drain after the patient's surgery
Fatal
Resulting in death
The emergency medical technicians arrived too late to save any lives at the scene of a fatal car accident
Fatigue
Extreme tiredness, exhaustion
The dietician explained to the patient that eating more iron-rich foods may help reduce feelings of fatigue
Flaccid
Limp, lacking tone
After her stroke, the patient could not feed herself because her arms were flaccid
Flushed
Reddened or ruddy appearance
The therapist observed that the patient's face was flushed after completing the exercises
Gaping
Wide open
In the emergency room, the nurse observed a gaping wound when examining a gunshot victim
Gender
Sex of an individual, as in male or female
Female gender places patients at higher risk for breast cancer
Hydration
Maintenance of body fluid balance
The nurse explains that adequate hydration helps keep skin soft and supple
Hygiene
Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health
The dental assistant teaches patients about good hygiene practices to maintain strong teeth.
Impaired
Diminished or lacking some usual quality of level
The paramedic stated that the patient's impaired speech was obious in the way she slurred her words.
Impending
Likely to occur soon
The nurse observed the patient signing the consent form for the impending procedure
Incidence
Occurrence
In recent years there has been an increased incidence of infections that do not respond to antibiotics
Inflamed
Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender
The nurse observed that the skin around the patient's wound was inflamed.
Ingest
To swallow for digestion
The paramedic may contact the poison control center when providing emergency care for a child who has ingested cleaning fluid
Initiate
To begin or put into practice
The nurse decided to initiate safety measures to prevent injury because the patient was very weak.
Insidious
SO gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
The physician explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because its spread was so insidious.
Intact
In place, unharmed
The nurse observed that the bandage was intact after surgery
Internal
Located within the body
The paramedic reported that the patient was unconscious because of internal bleeding
Invasive
Inserting or entering into a body part.
The laboratory technician is careful when obtaining blood samples, because this invasive procedure may cause problems such as infection or bruising
Labile
Changing rapidly and often
Because the child's temperature was very labile, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temperature frequently.
Latent
Present, but not active or visible
The latent infection produced symptoms only when the patient's condition was weakened from another illness
Lethargic
Difficult to arouse
The unlicensed assistive personnel observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast
Manifestation
An indication or sign of a condition
The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition
Nutrient
Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment
The dietician explains that fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that reduce the risk of some cancers.
Occluded
Closed or obstructed
Because the patient's foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was occluded.
Ominous
Significantly important and dangerous
After a patient sustained a head injury, the paramedic noted that the patient's breathing was irregular, which was an ominous sign that the patient's condition was worsening.
Ongoing
Continuous
The nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ongoing throughout the patient's entire hospital stay
Oral
Given through or affecting the mouth
The unlicensed assistive personnel reminded the patient not to take any fluids orally because he was scheduled for surgery.
Overt
Obvious, easily observed
The overt symptoms of the disease included vomiting and diarrhea.
Parameter
A characteristic or constant factor
The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet.
Paroxysmal
Beginning suddenly or abruptly
The respiratory therapist provided a breathing treatment to stop the patient's paroxysmal breathing difficulty.
Patent
Open
The nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the patient a medication
Potent
Producing a strong effect
The medication was very potent, and it immediately relived the patient's pain.
Potential
Capable of occurring or likely to occur
Because the patient was very weak the therapist felt the patient had a high potential for falling.
Precaution
Preventative measure
The laboratory technician wore gloves as a precaution against blood contamination
Precipitous
Rapid, uncontrolled
The paramedic assisted the pregnant woman during a precipitous delivery in her home
Predispose
To make more susceptible or more likely to occur
THe dietician explains that thigh dietary fat intake predisposes some persons to heart disease
Preexisting
Already present
THe nurse notified the physician that the patient has a preexisting condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surger.
Primary
First or most significant
The patient's primary concern was when he could return to work after the operation
Priority
Of great importance
The laboratory technician was gentle when inserting the needle because it is a high priority to ensure that the patient does not experience excessive pain and discomfort during the procedure
Prognosis
The anticipated or expected course or outcome
The physician explained that with treatment the patient's prognosis was for a long and healthy life.
Rationale
The underlying reason
To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the dietician explains the rationale for the low-salt diet
Recur
To occur again
To make sure that a tooth cavity does not recur, the dental hygienist instructs the patient to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly
Restrict
To limit
The unlicensed assistive personnel removed the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient in following instructions to restrict the intake of fluids
Retain
To hold or keep
The nurse administered a medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause unpleasant swelling
Site
Location
The nurse selected a site to start the patient's IV based on comfort for the patient
Status
Condition
The paramedic recognized that the patient's status was unstable, which necessitated immediate transport to the nearest medical center
Strict
Stringent, exact, complete.
The nurse stressed that the patient must follow instructions to maintain strict bed rest to prevent further injury
Supplement
To take in addition to or to complete
The dietician instructed the patient to supplement their diet with extra calcium tablets to help build strong bones.
Suppress
To stop or subdue
When the child's fever came down, the nurse checked to see if any medications had been given that would have suppressed the fever
Symmetric
Being equal or the same in size, shape, and relative position
The paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest was symmetrical after the accident
Symptom
An indication of a problem
The nurse recognized that the patient's weakness was a symptom of bleeding after surgery
Untoward
Adverse or negative
The patient became very confused, which was an untoward effect of the medication received
Urinate
Excrete or expel urine
The nurse instructed the patient to report any discomfort felt during urination
Verbal
Spoken, using words
The paramedic Called in a verbal report on the patient's condition to the emergency room nurse while transporting the patient to the hospital.
Vital
Essential
The paramedic knows that it is vital to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim
Void
Excrete, or expel urine
The patient was instructed to void into the container so the nurse could observe the appearance of the urine
Volume
Amount of space occupied by a fluid.
The nurse recorded the volume of cough syrup administered to the patient.