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Abdomen (o)

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pertaining to the abdomen, root word.

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Abduction

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Moving a body part away from the midline of the body

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Absorption

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The transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells

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Abuse

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Purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone

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ADL

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Activites of daily living. Daily personal care tasks. such as bathing, washing, caring for skin, eating, drinking.

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AIDS

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. most advanced stage of HIV. causes weakened immune system.

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Angina

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Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort

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Angio

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Vessel, root word.

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Apnea

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Cessation of breathing for at least 10 seconds

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Aspiration

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The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs

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Assault

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A threat to harm a person, resulting in the person being fearful that they will be harmed.

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Atrophy

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The wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscle from lack of use

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B.I.D

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two times a day

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BBP

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Bloodborne Pathogens

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Brachial (pulse)

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The pulse located inside the elbow about 1-1 1/2 inches above the elbow

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Brady

A

Slow, Prefix

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Card, Cardi

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Heart, root word.

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Cataract

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A clouding or opacification of the normally clear lens of the eye or its capsule

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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Cognitive impariment

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The loss of ability to think logically and clearly

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Constipation

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The inability to eliminate stool, or the infrequent, difficult and often painful elimination of hard dry stool.

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Contracture

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The permanent and often painful shortening of a muscle or tendon usually due to a lack of activity.

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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident, stroke.

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Cyanosis

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A blueish color in the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by a shortage of oxygen in the blood

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Cyst(o)

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Bladder, Cyst. Root Word.

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Dangle

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to sit up with legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance and stabilize blood pressure

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Dehydration

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A serious condition that results from inadequate fluid in the body

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Delegation

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Assignment of activities or tasks related to patient care to assistive personnel.

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Delirium

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A state of sever confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary.

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Dementia

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The serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating.

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Diastolic

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the second measurement of blood pressure. pause when the heart relaxes or rests.

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate. A medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform CPR in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

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Digestion

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The process of preparing food physically and chemically so that it can be absorbed into the cells.

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doff

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To remove

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Dorsiflexion

A

Bending backwards

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Dys

A

Difficulty

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty Breathing

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Ectomy

A

Excision, Removal of. Suffix

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Edema

A

Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues

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Elimination

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The process of expelling wastes (made up of the wastes products of foods and fluids) that are not absorbed into the cells.

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Embolism

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an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot

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44
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Extension

A

straighteing a body part

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Fecal impaction

A

Hardened stool that’s stuck in the rectum or lower colon due to chronic constipation

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Flexion

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bending a body part

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Fowler’s position

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a semi siting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated to 45 to 60 degrees

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Gaster

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Gastro, stomach. Root word.

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Gastrostomy

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A surgically created opening into the stomach in order to insert a tube

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Glaucoma

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A condition in which there is a buildup of fluid in the eye which presses on the retina and the optic nerve

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Grief

A

Deep distress of sorrow over a loss

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HAI

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Healthcare associated infection. An infection aquired within a health-care setting during the delivery of medical care

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Hema, Hemato

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Blood. Root word.

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine.

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing or spitting up blood form the respiratory tract

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HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A federal law that requires health information to be kept private or secure and orgs take steps to protect information.

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Hospice Care

A

Holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live.

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Hyper

A

Too much, high. Prefix

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Hyperglycemia

A

High blood glucose.

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Hypo

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Too little, Low. Prefix

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Hypoglycemia

A

Low blood glucose

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I&O

A

intake and output

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Incontinence

A

The inability to control the bladder or bowls

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Inhalation

A

The act of taking oxygen into lungs.

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itis

A

inflammation. suffix.

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Kubler Ross

A

Stages of death. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

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Logrolling

A

Moving a person as a unit without disturbing the alignment of the body

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Malignant

A

Cells growing uncontrolled and invading nearby tissues

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Maslow

A

Hierarchy of needs

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Metabolism

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Physical and chemical process by which substances are broken down or transformed into energy or products for use by the body.

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Microbe

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Microorganism (MO): a living thing or organism that is so small that it can be seen only under a microscope

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mL

A

mililiter

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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Myocardial Infaction

A

MI, a condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen because blood flow to the heart is blocked. heart attack.

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Neglect

A

the failure to provide needed care that results in physical mental or emotional harm to a person

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NG

A

Nasogastric

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth. Medical order that means a person should not have anything to eat or drink.

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Nutrient

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A necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth & health, and helps regulate metabolism

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OBRA

A

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act: A federal law that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instruction, and information of rights for residents.

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Ombudsman

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A legal advocate for residents in long-term care facilities who helps resolve disputes and settle conflicts

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Orthopneic position

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Sitting upright in a chair or bed supported by pillows behind the back

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OSHA

A

Occupational safety and health administration

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Ostomy

A

A surgically created opening from an area inside the body to the outside.

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oz

A

ounce

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Palliative care

A

care given to people who have serios diseases or who are dying that emphasizes reliving pain, controlling symptoms, and preventing side affects

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Paraplegia

A

loss of function of lower body and legs

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PASS

A

Pull the pin. Aim at the base of the fire when spraying. Squeeze the handle. Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire

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Pathogen

A

Microrganism that are capable of causing infection or disease

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PEG

A

Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy tube. A feeding tube that is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

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Phagia

A

To eat

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phasia

A

Speaking

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Plantarflexion

A

Extension of the ankle so that the foot points down and away from the leg

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pnea

A

Breathing. Root word.

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pneo

A

Breathing. Root word

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Pre

A

Before, In front of. Prefix.

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PRN

A

When Necessary

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Prone

A

A body position in which a person is lying on their stomach or front side of body

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Prosthesis

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A device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed. Used to increase a person’s quality of life.

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pulm(o)

A

Lung. Root word.

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pulse oximeter

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electronic device that measures the saturation of O2 carried in your blood.

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Q.I.D

A

Four times a day

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Q4H

A

Every 4 Hours

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Quadriplegia

A

A loss of function of legs, trunk or arms.

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RACE

A

Remove anyone in danger if you are not in danger. Alert by activating fire alarm system or calling 911. Contain the fire if possible by closing all doors and windows. Extinguish the fire or fire department will. Evacuate the area if ordered to.

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Radial

A

Most common pulse point

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Rehabilitation

A

Care that is given by specialist to help restor or improve function after illness or injury

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Resident

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A patient admitted to a nursing facility

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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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Restraint

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A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

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Restraint alternative

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

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ROM

A

Range of Motion

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Shearing

A

Rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving on way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction.

112
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SOB

A

Shortness of Breath

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Stomy

A

Creation of an opening

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Sputum

A

Thick mucus coughed up from the lungs

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Standard precautions

A

a method of infection prevention in which all blood, body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes are treated as if they were infected.

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STAT

A

immediatly

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Stoma

A

An artificial opening in the body

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Stress

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The state of being frightened, excited, confused, in danger or irritated

119
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sundowning

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becoming restless and agitated in the afternoon, evening, or night.

120
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Supine

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A body position in which a person lies flat on their back.

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Syncope

A

Loss of consciousness; fainting

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systolic

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first measurment of blood pressure. Phase when the heart is at work. Contracting and pushing the blood out of the left ventricle.

123
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Tachy

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Swift, Fast, Rapid. Perfix.

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Thromb(o)

A

Blood clot. Root Word.

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TID

A

Three times a day

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Tissues

A

A group or layer of cells that work together to perform a function

127
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Trache(o)

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Trachea, Windpipe. Root word.

128
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Transmission (based) Precautions

A

Method of infection prevention used when caring for persons who are infected or may be infected with certain infectious diseases

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Urethr(o)

A

Urethra. Root Word.

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uria

A

Condition of the urine

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