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Lab Vocabulary - Exam 3 Flashcards

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Anuria

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failure of the kidneys to produce urine

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Bacteriuria

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condition that occurs when bacteria enter the bladder during catheterization, or when organisms migrate up the catheter lumen or the urethra into the bladder; bacteria in the urine

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Bladder Scan

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a non invasive portable tool for diagnosing, managing, and treating urinary outflow dysfunction

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Continent

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having self-control over urination

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Dysuria

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painful urination

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Frequency (Urinary)

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urination at short intervals without increase in volume, r/t anxiety, infection, enlarged prostate, decreased bladder capacity

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Hematuria

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blood in the urine, if present in large enough quantities, urine may be bright red or reddish brown

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Ideal Conduit

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urinary diversion in which the ureters are connected to the ileum with a stoma created on the abdominal wall

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Incontinent

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experiencing involuntary or uncontrolled loss of urine or feces

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Indwelling Urethral Catheter

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Catheter that remains in place for continuous urine drainage; synonym for FOLEY CATHETER

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Micturition

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process of emptying bladder; urination; voiding

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Nocturia

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Excessive urination during the night

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Oliguria

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The production of abnormally small amounts of urine

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Polyuria

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Production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine

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Pyuria

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the presence of pus in the urine, typically from bacterial infection

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Specific Gravity

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a characteristics of urine that can be determined with manufactured plastic strips or an instrument called a urinometer or hydrometer

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Stress Incontinence

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State in which the person experiences a loss of urine of loss than 50 mL that occurs with increased abdominal pressure

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Urinary Diversion

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surgical creation of an alternate route for excretion of urine

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Alopecia

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hair loss

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Canthus of Eye (Inner and Outer)

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points where lower and upper lids meet

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Caries

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cavities, decay of teeth

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Cerumen

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wax in the external ear canals, consisting of a heavy oil and brown pigment

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Cheilosis

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ulceration of the lips

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Dandruff

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flaking of the scalp

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Edentulous
without teeth
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Gingiva
gums
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Gingivitis
inflammation of the gingivae or gums
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Glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
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Halitosis
offensive breath
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Keratin
protein substance in hair and nails
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Melanin
pigment giving color to skin and hair
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Nares
nose openings
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Pediculosis
Infestation with lice
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Periodontal Disease
destruction of tooth supporting structure, gums shrink away from teeth
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Periodontitis
marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum (tissues) and bone
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Plaque
gummy mass of microorganisms on and around the teeth
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Sordes
Accumulation of foul, brown crusts on teeth and mucous membranes
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Stomatitis
Inflammation of the oral mucosa
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Tartar
hard deposit on the teeth near the gum line formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria
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Abstraction
separating, theoretical vs. concrete
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Abduction
movement away from midline
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Adduction
movement toward the body usually refers to an extremity
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Affect
emotional reaction associated with experience e.g. emotional appearance
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Anxiety
state in which a person feels uneasy or apprehensive activation of ANS in response to vague, nonspecific threats
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Confusion
disoriented, irritable/drowsy, misjudgment of sensory input, decrease attention and decreased memory
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Cranial nerves
12 pairs each has a specific function and is either sensory, motor, or both
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Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR)
reaction to provocation to nervous system DTR are biceps, triceps, brachioradialis (superior), patellar and Achilles tendon
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Extension
movement that increases the angle between two body parts
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Extraocular Movements (EOM)
eye movements, medially inferior, superior and lateral, temporal, inferior, superior, and lateral, CNIII, IV, VI
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Flexion
movement that decreases the angle between two body parts
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Level of Consciousness (LOC)
state of awareness of self and environment
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Mental Status
speech, intellectual functioning
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Orientation
knowledge of person, place, and time
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Parasthesia
abnormal sensation, tingling, numbness, burning
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Ptosis
dropping of eyelid
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Reflex
involuntary responses
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Sensorium
Senses, environmental or milleu awareness
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Assistive Ambulation
devices as walker, cane used to promote safe ambulation
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Contracture
abnormal state of fixed muscle contraction
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Dangling
patient sitting on side of the bed, letting legs dangle; first step in getting patient out of bed
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Dependent Edema
collection of fluid in part of the body lower than the heart
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Diaphoresis
profuse sweating
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Geriatric Chair
high back char with tray, foot/arm rests and safety belt. May recline. Moves on rollers
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Hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of the body
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Hoyer Lift, EZ Lift, MAXI Lift
Stationary jack on a base with attachments for lifting helpless persons
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Orthostatic Hypotension
sudden drop in BP causing faintness or dizziness when upright position is assumed
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Paraplegia
paralysis of lower portion of body, affects lower extremities
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Quadriplegia
paralysis affecting all four limbs
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Stretcher
gurney for use in transporting patients in supine position, has wheel locks
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Syncope
Transient loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to brain
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Transfer Belt
assistive device (belt) to transfer clients encircling waist

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