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warm and cold applications - ANSWER--stimulation of the skin and underlying
tissues with heat or cold for the purpose of decreasing pain, muscle spasms, or
inflammation.
abdominal thrust - ANSWER--a method of attempting to remove an object from
the airway of someone who is choking
adaptive devices - ANSWER--special equipment that helps a person who is ill or
disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices.
Adduction - ANSWER--Movement toward the midline of the body
Abduction - ANSWER--Movement away from the midline of the body
ADL's - ANSWER--activities of daily living.
Brushing teeth, hair, or eating.
Abrasion - ANSWER--rubs off the surface of skin
aging process - ANSWER--the natural occurrences in the body that produce the
changes associated with growing old
agitation - ANSWER--a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion,
excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm
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Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER--a progressive and irreversible brain disorder
characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and,
finally, physical functioning.
Tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits form in the brain.
Causes dementia.
ambulation - ANSWER--walking
angina pectoris - ANSWER--chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
Symptom of CAD.
Anti-embolic stockings - ANSWER--fights blood clot formation
Aphasia - ANSWER--inability to speak through speech, writing, or signs because
of a brain dysfunction.
acute care - ANSWER--24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries;
generally given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
F.A.S.T - ANSWER--Face, Arm, Speech, Time
receptive aphasia - ANSWER--inability to understand spoken or written words
expressive aphasia - ANSWER--slurred speech or inability to speak
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autoimmune illness - ANSWER--an illness in which the body's immune system
attacks normal tissue in the body
apathy - ANSWER--lack of interest or emotion
Ageism - ANSWER--prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age
apnea - ANSWER--absence of breathing
arthritis - ANSWER--inflammation of a joint
RA(rheumatoid arthritis) - ANSWER--Can affect anyone at any age. Autoimmune
disease. Joints become red, swollen, and painful.
OA(osteoarthritis) - ANSWER--Also called DJD (degenerative joint disease),
affects the elderly. Happens with aging or injury. Can be treated.
aseptic - ANSWER--free from disease-causing microorganisms
aspiration - ANSWER--Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
assistive devices - ANSWER--parallel bars, walkers, axillary crutches, lofstrand
crutches, canes
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bed cradle - ANSWER--a frame used to prevent bedclothes from touching all or
part of a person's body.
bedpan - ANSWER--vessel for receiving the urinary and fecal discharges of a
patient unable to leave his or her bed
Bed fracture pan - ANSWER--More shallow than a bedpan to help those who can't
lift their hips
behavioral care plan - ANSWER--a detailed method worked out in advance for the
attainment of a goal
bradycadia - ANSWER--heart rate is lower than 60 bpm
bradypnea - ANSWER--A respiratory rate less than 12 breaths/min
blood pressure - ANSWER--BP- 120/80
oral temperature - ANSWER--97.6 to 99.6
Axilla Temperature - ANSWER--96.6 to 98.6
Forehead Temperature - ANSWER--97.2 to 100.1