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What is abandonment?
The actions or facts of abandon or being abandoned.
What are abbreviations?
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
What are abdominal thrusts?
A first aid procedure used to treat upper airway obstructions by foreign objects.
What is abduction in terms of body movement?
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What is an abduction pillow used for?
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What is an abductor wedge?
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What does absorption mean in a medical context?
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What does the term abuse refer to?
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What are accidents?
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What is accountability?
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What are activities in a health care context?
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What does acute mean?
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What does adaptive mean?
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What are adaptive devices?
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What does ADL stand for?
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What does afebrile mean?
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What is the affected side in medical terms?
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What does aggressive behavior refer to?
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What is the aging process?
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What is AIDS?
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What is an alternating pressure mattress?
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What does ambulation mean?
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What does anatomy refer to?
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What is angina?
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What is anorexia?
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What is antibacterials?
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What does apnea refer to?
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What are arteries?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
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Abandonment: Refers to the act or fact of abandoning someone or something, indicating neglect or desertion.
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Abbreviations: Shortened forms of words or phrases used for brevity.
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Abdominal Thrusts: A first aid technique intended to clear upper airway blockages caused by foreign objects.
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Abduction: The movement of a body part away from the body's midline.
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Abduction Pillow: A supportive device placed between the legs to maintain separation and alignment.
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Abductor Wedge: A device used to keep a patient's legs apart, often employed in cases of spinal cord injury or severe disabilities.
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Absorption: The process by which one substance takes in or is taken in by another.
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Abuse: Infliction of physical or emotional harm on an individual.
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Accidents: Unanticipated injuries that occur unexpectedly.
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Accountability: The obligation to explain or justify one's actions.
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Activities: Specific tasks designated to be accomplished in a given process.
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Acute: Refers to the sudden onset of an illness.
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Adaptive: Pertaining to the ability to adjust or modify.
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Adaptive Devices: Tools designed to aid individuals in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
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ADL (Activities of Daily Living): Essential self-care tasks necessary for daily functioning.
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Admission: The procedure of accepting an individual into a care facility, such as a hospital or clinic.
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Admitting Resident: Initial stage of accepting a patient into a long-term care environment.
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Afebrile: Characterized by the absence of fever, indicating a normal temperature.
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Affected Side: The part of the body that experiences weakness due to stroke or injury.
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Aggressive Behavior: Actions that can range from verbal outbursts to physical confrontations.
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Aggressive Resident: Patients in long-term care who exhibit combative behavior, presenting challenges to caregivers and other residents.
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Aging Process: The natural progression of aging over time.
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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome): A chronic condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), affecting the immune system.
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Alarm/s: Safety devices fitted to protect individuals or alert caregivers.
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Alternating Pressure Mattress: Specialized hospital bed mattress designed to prevent pressure ulcers by alternating pressure points.
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Alzheimer's: A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and cognitive function.
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Ambulation: The act of walking or moving from one place to another.
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Amputees: Individuals who have lost one or more limbs.
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Anatomy: The structure of the human body.
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Anger: A strong emotional response characterized by annoyance or hostility.
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Angina: A medical condition characterized by severe chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
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Anorexia: An eating disorder marked by an obsessive desire to lose weight, resulting in restricted eating.
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Anterior: Pertaining to the front part of the body.
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Antibacterial: Substances that inhibit bacterial growth.
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Antibiotics: Medicines used to inhibit or destroy microorganisms, commonly used in treating infections.
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Antiembolitic: Compression garments designed to prevent blood clots, typically worn on the legs.
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Aphasia: A condition characterized by loss of the ability to communicate verbally.
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Apical Pulse: The measurement of heart rate taken by placing a stethoscope at the heart's apex.
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Apnea: A temporary cessation of breathing.
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Arteries: Thick, elastic blood vessels responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.
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Arthritis: A condition involving inflammation of the joints.
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Aseptic: Free from disease-causing microorganisms.
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Aspiration: The inhalation of foreign objects into the airway.
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Atrophy: The reduction in size or wasting away of body tissues or organs.
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Axillary Thermometer: A device used to measure body temperature in the armpit.
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Bladder Training: A technique that establishes a scheduled toileting routine for patients.
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Bed Rest: A medical recommendation where an individual remains in bed to aid recovery from illness.
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Body Mechanics: The study of movement and posture related to bodily systems.
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