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14 Cards in this Set
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Syncope |
Fainting decreased blood flow to the brain causing a loss of consciousness |
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Seizure |
Note time Lower person to floor Call nurse immediately Move stuff away to prevent injury Do not try to restrain or stop it When over note time |
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Abdominal thrust |
Choking |
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Developmental Disabilities |
Refer to disability that are present at birth or emerge during childhood it is a chronic condition that restricts physical and mental ability |
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Cerebral palsy |
People who suffered brain damage either while in uterus or during birth. Can have physical and mental disabilities muscles and nerves |
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Spina bifida |
Literally means split spine when part of backbone is not well developed at birth bulge in back |
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Signs of autism |
Withdrawn unable to communicate using words Unable to make eye contact Intense tantrums Aggression Short attention span |
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Homeostasis |
All body systems are balanced and working together to maintain internal stability |
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Atrophy |
Muscles become weak |
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Contracture |
Shortens muscle |
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Nervous system |
Control and coordinate all body functions and to sense Interpret and respond to changes occurring both inside and outside body |
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Shearing |
Rubbing or friction from skin moving one way and the bone underneath is remaining fixed or moving in opposite direction |
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Gait belt |
To help residents walk around waist outside clothing |
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Circadian rhythm |
24 hr day night cycle |
