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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?

Movement away from the midline of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is an abduction pillow used for?

It goes between the legs to help keep the legs spread. Signup and view all the answers

What is an abductor wedge?

To separate the legs of a patient. Signup and view all the answers

What does absorption mean in a medical context?

One thing absorbs or is absorbed by another. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term abuse refer to?

Physical or emotional harm to someone. Signup and view all the answers

What are accidents?

Unexpected injuries. Signup and view all the answers

What is accountability?

The ability to answer for one's own actions. Signup and view all the answers

What are activities in a health care context?

Specific tasks that need to be accomplished as part of the process. Signup and view all the answers

What does acute mean?

A sudden illness. Signup and view all the answers

What does adaptive mean?

Characterized by or given to adaptation. Signup and view all the answers

What are adaptive devices?

Devices used to assist with completing activities of daily living. Signup and view all the answers

What does ADL stand for?

Activities of daily living. Signup and view all the answers

What does afebrile mean?

Without fever; having a normal body temperature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the affected side in medical terms?

A weakened side from a stroke or injury. Signup and view all the answers

What does aggressive behavior refer to?

Verbal abuse to physical abuse. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aging process?

The process of aging. Signup and view all the answers

What is AIDS?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternating pressure mattress?

A medical air mattress designed for the treatment and prevention of bed sores. Signup and view all the answers

What does ambulation mean?

Walk, move about. Signup and view all the answers

What does anatomy refer to?

A person's body. Signup and view all the answers

What is angina?

A condition marked with severe chest pain. Signup and view all the answers

What is anorexia?

An emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight or refusing to eat. Signup and view all the answers

What is antibacterials?

Active against bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

What does apnea refer to?

Temporary cessation of breathing. Signup and view all the answers

What are arteries?

Thick-walled, elastic blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is arthritis?

Inflammation of the joint. Signup and view all the answers

What does aspiration mean in a medical context?

Breathing in a foreign object into the airway. Signup and view all the answers

What does atrophy refer to?

The weakening, loss, or wasting away of something such as body parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is bladder training?

Involves placing a patient on a toileting schedule. Signup and view all the answers

What does body mechanics study?

The action of muscles in producing motion or posture of the body. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

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