NUR 2090 KEY TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
ADL
activities of daily living
Alopecia
hair loss
Bariatric equipment
based on pt weight, may be used to hold increased weight and accommodate larger
size + provide additional support
Caries
Cavities in the tooth enamel
Cerumen
ear wax
Commode
portable chair with a toilet seat + a waste receptacle beneath that can be emptied for
person who cannot walk to the bathroom
condom catheter
Noninvasive urinary collection device for incontinent male patients; consists of a thin,
flexible sheath placed over the penis and attached to tubing and a collection bag
dysphagia
, inability to swallow
gingiva
gum tissue
halitosis
bad breath
hygiene
health rules related to self-care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding)
micturition
urination
Pannus
abnormal, extra layer of tissue in your joints that can cause pain, swelling, and damage
to your bones, cartilage, and other tissue
pediculosis
infestation with lice
plaque
forms and hardens on the teeth and is composed primarily of bacteria and saliva
proprioception
awareness of body position and movement, sensed by sensory nerve terminals in
muscles, tendons, and labyrinth of ear
self-care
persons ability to perform primary care functions in the four areas of bathing, feeding,
toileting, and dressing
tartar
COMPLETE ANSWERS
ADL
activities of daily living
Alopecia
hair loss
Bariatric equipment
based on pt weight, may be used to hold increased weight and accommodate larger
size + provide additional support
Caries
Cavities in the tooth enamel
Cerumen
ear wax
Commode
portable chair with a toilet seat + a waste receptacle beneath that can be emptied for
person who cannot walk to the bathroom
condom catheter
Noninvasive urinary collection device for incontinent male patients; consists of a thin,
flexible sheath placed over the penis and attached to tubing and a collection bag
dysphagia
, inability to swallow
gingiva
gum tissue
halitosis
bad breath
hygiene
health rules related to self-care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding)
micturition
urination
Pannus
abnormal, extra layer of tissue in your joints that can cause pain, swelling, and damage
to your bones, cartilage, and other tissue
pediculosis
infestation with lice
plaque
forms and hardens on the teeth and is composed primarily of bacteria and saliva
proprioception
awareness of body position and movement, sensed by sensory nerve terminals in
muscles, tendons, and labyrinth of ear
self-care
persons ability to perform primary care functions in the four areas of bathing, feeding,
toileting, and dressing
tartar
