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Abdominal thrust - ANSWERS-a method of attempting to remove an object from the
airway of someone who is choking
Abductor wedge - ANSWERS-designed to separate the legs of a patient. It is often used
after hip surgery to prevent the new hip from "popping out".
Abnormal vital signs - ANSWERS-any reading outside of these ranges: Heart Rate 60-
100, Blood Pressure 120/80, Temperature 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, 37 degrees
Celsius, Respiratory rate 12-20 breaths/minute, Pulse Ox >95%; You
report/Communicate to charge nurse.
Abandonment - ANSWERS-Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before
the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training.
Abuse - ANSWERS-the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one
person by another
Acute - ANSWERS-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
Adaptive - ANSWERS-Able to change as needed
,Adaptive devices - ANSWERS-special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
Accidents - ANSWERS-an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance
Accountable - ANSWERS-expected to answer for one's actions; responsible, liable,
answerable
Activities - ANSWERS-things that are done for enjoyment, often as part of education
and often in groups.
Adaptive equipment - ANSWERS-modification of equipment or devices to improve the
function and independence of a person with a disability
Adduction - ANSWERS-Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL - ANSWERS-activities of daily living
Admission - ANSWERS-right to enter; access
Admitting resident - ANSWERS-the individual being accepted into a Long Term Care
Facility
Advance directives - ANSWERS-legal documents that allow individuals to state what
medical treatment they want or do not want in the event that they become incapacitated
and are unable to express their wishes regarding medical care
Afebrile - ANSWERS-Absence of fever
, Anemia - ANSWERS-A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Angina - ANSWERS-Pain in the heart region caused by lack of oxygen
Anterior - ANSWERS-front of the body
Antibiotics - ANSWERS-Drugs that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria
Anti-embolitic stocking - ANSWERS-stockings made of elastic fabric that provide
support promote blood flow and prevent the formation of blood clots
Affected side - ANSWERS-a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the
"weaker" or "involved" side.
Aging process - ANSWERS-the natural occurrences in the body that produce the
changes associated with growing old
Agitation - ANSWERS-a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
AIDS - ANSWERS-acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Alzheimer's - ANSWERS-A progressive disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions.
Ambulation - ANSWERS-walking
Amputees - ANSWERS-A person who has had one or more limbs removed by
amputation.