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Basic Nursing Skills
Ohio STNA Basic Nursing Skills
27
Nursing
Not Applicable
02/26/2014

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Atrophy
Definition
wasting away of muscle
Term
Contracture
Definition
a permanently fixed joint
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
bones become brittle
Term
Integumentary System
Definition
Hair, skin, nails
Term
Respirations
Definition
inspiration and expiration
Term
inspiration
Definition
to breathe in
Term
expiration
Definition
to exhale
Term
Urinary system
Definition
kidneys, urethers, bladder, urethra
Term
Respiratory system
Definition
nose lungs bronchi trachea
Term
Digestive System
Definition
teeth, mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Term
Endocrine system
Definition
made up of glands such as the pancreas which produces insulin.
Term
autoimmune
Definition
auto means self, immune refers to the immune system. The body attacks itself.
Term
insulin
Definition
hormone produced by the pancreas, helps control blood sugar levels.
Term
anti-embolic
Definition
fights blood clot formation
Term
MD
Definition
medical doctor
Term
diabetes
Definition
Body cannot produce enough insulin, so blood sugar levels are high.
Term
care of cast
Definition
keep extremely elevated, support limb when repositioning, keep cast clean and dry.
Term
Head injuries/ spinal injuries
Definition
can lead to memory loss, paralysis, brain damage
Term
main goal for resident with MS
Definition
fall prevention
Term
main goal for resident having seizure
Definition
safety
Term
High Blood Pressure
Definition
leading cause of stroke
Term
what is needed to take blood pressure
Definition
Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
Term
Hypertension
Definition
140/90 or higher
hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Term
pre-hypertension
Definition
120/80-139/89
Term
Hypotension
Definition
90/60-119/79
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Brat Diet
Definition
Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast
for diarrhea.
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