ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PLAYBOOK
Coronary arteries
arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods to restore the heartbeat, circulation, and respirations.
cultural diversity
the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society: traditions, attitudes, and
behaviors.
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
Dangling
hanging loosely or swinging
Debilitated
weakened
Defecate
to have a bowel movement
Dehydration
lack of water
Delirium
Reversible, abrupt onset of confusion
Delusion
false belief
Dementia
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
,Dentition
The type and arrangement of teeth
Dentures
artificial teeth
Diabetes
Endocrine disorder marked by inability of pancreas to change carbohydrates into fuel needed
for energy
diastolic pressure
pressure exerted on blood vessels when heart is relaxed
The director of nursing (DON)
Licensed nurse who has administrative responsibilities to supervise the nursing care of a facility
disoriented
confused
DNR
"do not resuscitate order," legal document whereby a patient who is near death may decline
medical assistance in the possible event that he stops breathing; morally licit if patient is near
death due to age or serious illness
Domestic Violence
Harm committed on another family member
Dorsiflexion
Bending a body part toward the posterior or the body
Droplet transmission
transmission via airborne droplets
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing or eating
Dyspena
difficulty breathing
Dysuria
, painful urination
Ecchymosis
bruise
Edema
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
Emaciated
extremely thin; wasted away
Embolus
A clot that breaks lose and travels through the bloodstream.
Emesis
vomiting
empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
End of life issues
Issues relating to death and dying
Enema
a solution introduced into the rectum to promote evacuation of feces
enteral nutrition
alternate form of feeding that involves passing a tube into the gastrointestinal tract to allow
instillation of the appropriate formula
Ethics
the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions
Euthanasia
The deliberate ending of life of people with terminal illness or unbearable sufering
extension
movement that brings limb into or toward a straight condition
false imprionment
ANSWERS PLAYBOOK
Coronary arteries
arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods to restore the heartbeat, circulation, and respirations.
cultural diversity
the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society: traditions, attitudes, and
behaviors.
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
Dangling
hanging loosely or swinging
Debilitated
weakened
Defecate
to have a bowel movement
Dehydration
lack of water
Delirium
Reversible, abrupt onset of confusion
Delusion
false belief
Dementia
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
,Dentition
The type and arrangement of teeth
Dentures
artificial teeth
Diabetes
Endocrine disorder marked by inability of pancreas to change carbohydrates into fuel needed
for energy
diastolic pressure
pressure exerted on blood vessels when heart is relaxed
The director of nursing (DON)
Licensed nurse who has administrative responsibilities to supervise the nursing care of a facility
disoriented
confused
DNR
"do not resuscitate order," legal document whereby a patient who is near death may decline
medical assistance in the possible event that he stops breathing; morally licit if patient is near
death due to age or serious illness
Domestic Violence
Harm committed on another family member
Dorsiflexion
Bending a body part toward the posterior or the body
Droplet transmission
transmission via airborne droplets
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing or eating
Dyspena
difficulty breathing
Dysuria
, painful urination
Ecchymosis
bruise
Edema
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
Emaciated
extremely thin; wasted away
Embolus
A clot that breaks lose and travels through the bloodstream.
Emesis
vomiting
empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
End of life issues
Issues relating to death and dying
Enema
a solution introduced into the rectum to promote evacuation of feces
enteral nutrition
alternate form of feeding that involves passing a tube into the gastrointestinal tract to allow
instillation of the appropriate formula
Ethics
the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions
Euthanasia
The deliberate ending of life of people with terminal illness or unbearable sufering
extension
movement that brings limb into or toward a straight condition
false imprionment
