Vocab 5 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Tort
A civil wrong committed an individual Or an individual’s property
Cardiac output
The amount of blood pumped by the ventricles into pulmonary and systemic circulation in one minute
Cerumen
Earwax
Action potential
The electrical activity produce by movement of ions across cell membrane’s that stimulates muscle contraction
Meninges
Three connective tissue membrane that cover, protect,And nourish the central nervous system
Anosmia
The inability to smell
Nystagmus
Involuntary rapid eye movement
Cornea reflex
Blinking of the eye
Kinesthesia
The ability to perceive movement and sense position
Altruism
The concern for the welfare and well being of others
Nonmaleficence
The duty to do no harm
Ethics
A system of moral principles or standard governing behaviors in relationship that is based on professional nursing believes and values
Eschar
Defined as hard, leathery Crust that covers a burn or wound and harbors necrotic tissue
Sterile field
An area free of microorganisms
High density lipoprotein (Hdl cholesterol)
The lipoprotein that transport cholesterol from the tissues of the body to the liver, so that the cholesterol can be eliminated in the bile. Considered the “good” cholesterol
Droplet precautions
Use for clients who are known to have or suspected of having serious illnesses transmitted Buy particles droplet larger than 5 microns, such as pertussis or some type of pneumonia
Low density lipoprotein (LDL Cholesterol)
The lipoprotein that transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body, therefore is considered the “bad” cholesterol
Electrocardiogram
A graphic record of the hearts activity
Debridement
The removal of necrotic material
Posturing
An involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury
Seizures
Periods of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain that cause involuntary movements, as well as behavior and sensory alterations
Enteric precautions
Use their clients who are known or suspected of having an illness transmitted by direct or in direct contact with infected feces or contaminated articles , Such as c.diff and hepatitis A
