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A shortened form of a word or phrase. |
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The exchange of information - a message sent is received and interpreted by the intended person. |
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A clash between opposing interests and ideas. |
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A type of card file that summarizes information found in the medical record. Drugs, treatments, diagnosis, routine care measures, equipment and special needs. |
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A verbal account of resident care and observations. |
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A written description of the care given and the person's response and progress. Summaries of care must be written at least every 3 months. |
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A written account of a person's illness and response to the treatment and care given by the health team; chart. |
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Writing or charting resident care and observations. |
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Inflammation of intestine |
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Inflammation of the tongue |
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Pertaining to blue coloration |
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Incision into large intestine |
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Instrument used to examine bronchi |
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Examination of rectum with instrument |
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Means- eustachian tube, uterine tube |
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Means- urine, urinary tract, urination |
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Means- hernia, herniation, pouching |
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Means- puncture and aspiration of |
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Means- a diagram, a recording instrument |
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Means- surgical repair or reshaping |
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Means- profuse flow, discharge |
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Means- examination instrument |
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Means- examination using a scope |
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Means- creation of an opening |
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Means- incision, cutting into |
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Means- condition of the urine |
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Abbreviation for- abdomen |
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Abbreviation for- before meals |
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Abbreviation for- activities of daily living |
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Abbreviation for- as desired |
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Abbreviation for- acquired immuodeficiency syndrome |
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Abbreviation for- above-the-knee amputation |
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Abbreviation for- morning |
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Abbreviation for- ambulate; ambulatory |
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Abbreviation for- twice a day |
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Abbreviation for- barium enema (x-ray) |
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Abbreviation for- below-the-knew amputation |
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Abbreviation for- bowel movement |
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Abbreviation for- blood pressure |
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Abbreviation for- bathroom privileges |
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Abbreviation- -c (line is above the c) |
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Abbreviation for- centrigrade; Celsius |
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Abbreviation for- coronary artery bypass graft |
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Abbreviation for- catheter |
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Abbreviation for- complete blood count |
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Abbreviation for- complete bed rest |
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Abbreviation for- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Abbreviation for- Centified Nursing Assistant |
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Abbreviation for- central nervous system |
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Abbreviation for- complains of |
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Abbreviation for- cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Abbreviation for- central service, central supply |
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Abbreviation for- dead on arrival |
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Abbreviation for- dyspnea on exertion |
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Abbreviation for- Director of Nursing |
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Abbreviation for- dressing |
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Abbreviation for- electrocardiogram |
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Abbreviation for- electroencephalogram |
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Abbreviation for- eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
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Abbreviation for- emergency room |
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Abbreviation for- Fahrenheit |
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Abbreviation for- fasting blood sugar |
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Abbreviation for- fever of unknown origin |
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Abbreviation for- human immunodeficiency virus |
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Abbreviation for- intake and output |
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Abbreviation for- left lower quadrant |
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Abbreviation for- after meals |
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Abbreviation for- after noon |
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Abbreviation for- postoperative |
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Abbreviation for- preoperative |
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Abbreviation for- preparation |
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Abbreviation for- when necessary |
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Abbreviation for- every hour |
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Abbreviation for- every 2 hours, every 3 hours, and so on |
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Abbreviation for- four times a day |
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Abbreviation for- rectal temperature; respiration; right |
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Abbreviation for- red blood cell; red blood count |
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Abbreviation for- right lower quadrant |
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Abbreviation for- shortness of breath |
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Abbreviation for- at once, immediately |
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Abbreviation for- temperature, pulse, and respirations |
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Abbreviation for- urinary tract infection |
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Abbreviation for- white blood cell; white blood count |
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At or toward the front of the body or body part |
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The part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment |
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Away from the mdiline; at the side of the body or body part. |
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At or near the middle or midline of the body or body part |
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At or toward the back of the body or body part. |
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The part nearest to the center or to the point of origin. |
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The activities usually done during a normal day in a person's life. |
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A written guide about the person's care |
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The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle. |
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The semi-solid mass of waste products in the colon that are expelled through the anus. |
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A semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees. |
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Not being able to control urination or defecation. |
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An injury usually from unrelieved pressure; decubitus ulcer, bedsore, or pressure sore. |
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Lying on the abdomen eith the head turned to one side. |
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The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees; or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee protion is raised 15 degrees. |
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Part of the call system that allows the person to signal the nurses' station for help. |
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The back-lying or dorsal recumbent position. |
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Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure |
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Completed when the person is admitted to the center. Contains the persons identifying information. |
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Used to record a persons ability to perform activities of daily living. Addresses hygiene, food and fluids, elimination, rest and sleep, activities, and social interactions. |
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Interdisciplinary care planning conference |
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Held regularly to review and update care plans. The RN, doctor, and other health team members attend. |
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Problem-focused conference |
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Held when one problem affects a person's care. Only staff directly involved with the problem attend. The person and family may attend. |
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Right Upper Quadrant Left Upper Quadrant Right Lower Quadrant Left Lower Quadrant |
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