Cna Glossary #2

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Walking

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Ambulation

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A product/technique preventing, stopping or slowing the growth of microorganisms or pathogens

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Antiseptic

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An unpleasant emotional or psychological state of constant fear or apprehension

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Anxiety

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Attempt or threat to do violence to another

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Assault

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Shrinking or wasting away of tissues

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Atrophy

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One-celled microorganisms that are round, rod-shaped or spiral in form; can cause infections in the body

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Bacteria

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The techniques used to get the most effective and least taxing body movements. Bending the knees when lifting to avoid unnecessary strain to the back and legs is an example

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Body mechanics

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Nursing plan for care of client on the home

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Care plan

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Thin tube is introduced in the artery or vein and passes through the heart. Diagnostic test used to diagnose heart abnormalities

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Catherization

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A long-term condition

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Chronic illness

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Relating to clinic; procedures such as bed making, bathing, oral care, etc.

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Clinical

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A state of unconsciousness in which there is little or no eye movement, diminished responses to external stimuli, and the inability to talk or communicate

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Coma

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A permanent shortening of muscle tissue causing deformity or distortion

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Contracture

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A bluish skin tone due to a problem of the respiratory system preventing proper inspiration and exhalation; the result of lack of oxygen to the blood cells

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Cyanotic

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Something harmful to the good name or reputation of another; slander

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Defamation

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The inner layer of skin

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Dermis

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The result of untreated or improperly treated diabetes which can lead to blindness, gangrene, heart and kidney failure

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Diabetic complications

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The identification of a disease or condition

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Diagnosis

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To become bloated or swollen. A distended abdomen becomes hard to the touch and bulges out.

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Distended

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An abnormal condition of the lung tissue which the lungs lose their normal spongy and elastic character making for a poor exchange of gases needed for normal respirations. The condition may be acute or chronic.

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Emphysema

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Unlawfully restraining another person

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False imprisonment

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Gas or air in the stomach or instestines; air or gas expelled by way of any body opening

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Flatus

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Taking liberties with the person or personal rights of another

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Invasion of privacy

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A state of unnatural tiredness, feelings of exhaustion and sleepiness

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Lethargy

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A written defamation statement

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Libel

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Diet containing foods with low salt content; no extra salt to be added

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Low sodium diet

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Spreading of cancer cells away from the primary site of the cancer tumor

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Metastasis

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Organism that is not visible with the naked eye such as bacterium or protozoan.

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Microorganism

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Soft rubber or plastic tube that is inserted through the nose and into th4 stomach

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Nasogastric tube

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A professional who evaluates the client's ability to function in everyday life and recommends adaptive equipment or exercises to help the client function as independently as possible.

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Occupational therapist

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Loss of sensation in a body part making, it difficult or impossible to move that part of the body

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Paralysis

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Mucus from the lungs

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Phlegm

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artificial replacement for a body part

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Prosthesis

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Burbling sound from the lungs when fluid or mucus is trapped in the air passages

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Rales

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One of the vital signs in which the breaths of the person are counted

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Respirations

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The third level of unconsciousness in which it is difficult to rouse the patient or get the patient to respond

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Semicoma

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Any cut or scraping of the skin due to pressure or positioning too long in the same position

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Skin breakdown

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Matter brought up from the lungs; phlegm

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Sputum

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A very rapid heartbeat

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Tachycardia

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Gait belt that is used to assist and support clients during ambulation

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Transfer belt

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Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart

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Vein

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Measurements of temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

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Vital signs

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amb

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Ambulatory

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atb

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Antibiotic

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b&b

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Bowel and bladder

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g/tube

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Gastric tube

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hob

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Head of bed

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hs

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Hour of sleep

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ht

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Height

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i&o

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Intake and output

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NKA

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No known allergies

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p

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After

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Pre-op

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Before surgery

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ROM

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Range of motion

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S&S

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Signs and symptoms

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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TED

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Thromboembolic Deterrent

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TPR

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Temperature, pulse, respiration

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Tx

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Treatment