Chapter 7 Key Terms Flashcards

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vital signs

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measurements—temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure— that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body

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radial pulse

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the pulse located on the inside of the wrist, where the radial artery runs just beneath the skin

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brachial pulse

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the pulse located inside the elbow, about one to one-and-a-half inches above the elbow

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4
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respiration

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the process of inhaling air into the lungs and exhaling air out of the lungs

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5
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inspiration

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the process of inhaling air into the lungs

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6
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expiration

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the process of exhaling air out of the lungs

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7
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systolic

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first measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart is at work, contracting and pushing the blood out of the left ventricle of the heart

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8
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diastolic

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second measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart relaxes or rests

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9
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restraint

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a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

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10
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restraint-free care

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an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason

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11
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restraint alternatives

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measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint

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12
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intake

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the fluid a person consumes; also called input

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input

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the fluid a person consumes; also called intake

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output

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all fluid that is eliminated from the body; includes fluid in urine, feces, vomitus, and perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air, and wound drainage

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15
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fluid balance

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taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid

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16
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specimen

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a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a diagnosis

17
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routine urine specimen

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a urine specimen that can be collected any time a person voids

18
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voids

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urinates

19
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hat

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in health care, a collection container that can be inserted into a toilet bowl to collect and measure urine or stool

20
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clean-catch specimen

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a urine specimen that does not include the first and last urine voided; also called mid-stream specimen

21
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catheter

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a thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids

22
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urinary catheter

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a type of catheter that is used to drain urine from the bladder

23
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straight catheter

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a type of urinary catheter that is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected

24
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indwelling catheter

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a type of urinary catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; also called Foley catheter

25
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condom catheter

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a type of urinary catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called Texas catheter

26
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oxygen therapy

A

the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs

27
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combustion

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the process of burning

28
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flammable

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easily ignited and capable of burning quickly

29
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intravenous (IV) therapy

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the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein

30
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occupied bed

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a bed made while a person is in the bed

31
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unoccupied bed

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a bed made while no person is in the bed

32
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closed bed

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a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place

33
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open bed

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a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed