general ill health & malnutrition marked by weekness & emaciation

usually associated with a serious disease such as cancer

silvery yellow metal

the most abundant mineral in the body

a possitively charged ion, known as cation

marijuana

angle at the medial & lateral margins of the eyelid (inner or outer corners of the eyes)

substance known to increase the risk for the development of cancer

the term used for malignant tumor composed of epithelial cells

it displays a tendancy to metastasize

sudden cessation of functional circulation

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPR

basic emergency procedure for life support, consisting of artificial respiration & manual external cardiac massage

a profession for which one trains & is undertaken as a calling

person or animal who harbors & spreads an organism, causing disease in others but does not itself become ill

the assignment of a health care provider to oversee the case of an individual patient

breakdown or destructive phase of metabolism

"It" occurs when complex body substances are broke down to simpler ones.

opposite of anabolism

introduction of a rubber or plastic tube through the urethra & into the bladder

positively charged ion that, when in solution, is attracted to the negatively charged electrode

acquired immunity characterizedby the dominant role of small T lymphocytes

also called cellmediated immunity

Center for Disease Control & Prevention

(CDC)

federal agency that provides facilities & services for investigation, identification, prevention, & control of disease

headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia

growth & development that proceeds from the head toward the feet

The infant's head is large compared with the rest of the body.

the head of the fetus is larger than the pelvic outlet.

Also refered to as pelvic disproportion.

technique that uses suture material to constrict the internal os of the cervix

Aids in preserving the pregnancy.

process in which an individual or institution, agency, or educational program is evaluated & recognized as meeting certain predetermined standards

yellowish or brownish waxy secretion produced by vestigial apocrine sweat glands in the external ear canal

earwax

chart

(health care record)

legal record that is used to meet many demands of the health accredidation, medical insurance, & legal systems

process of recording information on a patient's chart

recording only new data or changes in patient's status or care

charting the exceptions to the previously recorded data

process of noting data in a patient's record, usually at prescribed intervals

in toxicology, use of a compound to group a tox substance & make it inacive & thus nontoxic

"These" agents are used in the treatment of metal poisoning.

a method of applying tape to secure an IV line

a narrow piece (1/2 inch wide) of sterile tape is placed under hub of catheter with adhesive side up & then criss-crossed over the hub to form an inverted V

This method is no longer frequently used.

an abnormal pattern od respiration characterized by alternating periods of apnea & deep, rapid breathing

physical & emotional neglect, & physical, emotional, & sexual abuse of children

infants & children with congenital abnormalities, malignancies, gastrointestinal diseases, & central nervous system (CNS) anomalies

nontraditional therapy that includes manipulation of the musculoskeletal system

negatively charged extracellular anion

a salt of hydrochloric acid

fat-soluble sterol found in animal fats & oils, organ meats, & egg yolks

tiny vascular protrusions of the chorionic surface that project into the maternal blood sinsuses of the uterus & help form the placenta

this occurs when conception has occurred.

threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that function in the transmission of genetic information

developing slowly & persisting for a long period, often for the remainder of an individual's life

an irreversible presence, accumulation, or latency of disease states or impairments that involve the total human environment for supportive care, function, & prevention of further disability

pain lasting longer than 6 months

can be as intense a acute pain

can be continuous or intermillent

age of an individual expressed as time elapsed since birth

waterproof, disposable underpad

surgical proceedure in which a part of the foreskin is removed, leaving the glans penis uncovered

around an orbit

often reffering to the eye

restating the patient's message in a manner that asks the patient to verify that the message received is accurate

weakness of the legs accompanied by cramping like pain in the calves caused by poor circulation of the blood to the muscles

occurs when heartbeat & respiration have ceased

multidisciplinary plan that schedules clinical interventions over an anticipated time frame for higher-risk, high-volume, high-cost types of cases

a formal, distant stance, generally with the arms & possibly the legs tightly crossed

focused question that seeks a particular answer

drugs taken for euphoric effect at aprties, concerts, dance clubs, raves

system of notification that allows information to be transmitted rapidly

significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning

existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior & manifested during developmental period

formerly refered to as mental retardation

actual or potential health problem (complication) that focuses on the pathophysiologic response of the body of which nureses are responsible & accountable for identification & treatment in collaboration with the physician

fibrous insoluable protein found in connective tissue, including skin, bone, & ligaments

breast fluid that may be excreted from the 2nd trimester of pregnancy onward but is most evident in the first 2 or 3 days after birth & before the onset of true lactation

This thin, yellowish fluid is rich in proteins & calories, in addition to antibodies & lymphocytes

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF

- a not-for-profit, private, international standards-setting & accreditation body

- Its mission is to promote & advocate delivery of quality rehabilitation.

- It is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for accreditation decisions.

- Surveyors are peers involved in administrative or professional positions within an organization that is eligible for "this" accreditation.

use of words & behaviors to construct, send 7 interpret messages

pathologic condition caused by progressive development of arterial compression & reduced blood supply to an extremity

increased pressure from external devices (casts, bulky dressings) causes decreased blood flow, resulting in ischemic tissue necrosis

most often occurs in the extremities

quality or state of existsing together in harmony

complementary therapies /

complementary & alternative therapies

therapies that are used in addition or as a complement to nontraditionaltherapies

ex: exercise, massage, reflexology, acupuncture, & herbalism

an overall individualized plan of carethat is initiated within 24 hrs of admission & ready for review 7 revision by the team within 3 days of admission for each individual

a planned, orderly sequence of services for a disabled individual designed to help the patient realize maximum potential

a soft pad, usually made of cloth, used to apply heat, cold, or medication to the surface of a body area, or over a wound to help control bleeding

irresistable, repetitive, irrational impulse to perform an act that is usually contrary to one's ordinary judgments or standards yet results in overt anxiety if not completed

conception

(fetrilization)

beginning of pregnancy

phase of Piaget's theory in which thoughts become increasingly logical & coherent so that the child is able to classify, sort, & organize facts while still being incapable of generalizing or dealing with abstractions

occurs between 7 & 10 yrs of age

mental struggle, either conscious or sub conscious, resulting from the simultaneous presence of opposing or incompatable thoughts, ideas, goals, or emotional forces, such as impulse, desires, or drives

congenital heart disease

CHD

an abnormality or anomaly of the heart, present at birth

reflects the individual's preception or interpretation of a given word

condition of being soiled, stained, touched, or otherwise exposed to harmful agents by the entry of infectious or toxic material into a prviously cleanclean or sterile environment

making an object potentially unsafe for use a intended

offers complete range of housing & health care accomodations from independent to 24 hr skilled nursing care

continuing of established patient care from one setting to another

promise or set of promises between 2 or more people that creates a legal relationship between them & a legal obligation that one or more of them must fulfill

abnormal, usually permanent condition of a joint characterized by flexion & fixation & caused by atrophy & shortening of muscle fibers

an injury that does not break the skin, is caused by a blow, & is characterized by edema, discoloration, & pain

voluntary patterns of behavior used to relieve stress or anxiety

one of the 15 - 28 visible segments of the placenta on the maternal surface, each made up of fetal vessels, chorionic villi, & inter villous space

- short, discrete, interrupted crackling or bubbling adventitious breath sounds heard on auscultation of the chest, most commonly upon inspiration

- They are produced by passage of air through the bronchi that contain secretions of exudate or are constricted by spasms or thickening

- usually heard during inspiration

- formerly called rales

sound that resembles the crackling noise heard when rubbing hair between the fingers or throwing salt into an open fire

It is associated with gas gangrene, the rubbung of bone fragments, or the crackles of consolidated area of the lung in pneumonia

breaking of any law

an offense to society that is punishable

time of change or turning point in life when patterns of living must be modified to prevent disorganization of the person or family

failure of testes to descend into the scrotum

word, phrase, or symptom that indicates the nature of something preceived

"These" are grouped togethr to assist the nursein interpretation of data, as in formulating the patient's plan of care.

awareness of the nurse of his or her own cultural belief practices & an understanding of the limitations that these beliefs put on the nurse when dealing with those from other cultures

This understanding should give the nurse the ability to react to others with openness to & understanding & acceptance of cultural differences between them.

beliefs that reflect a specific culture's orientation to health & illness

(1) a set of learned values, beliefs, customs, & practices that are shared by a group & passed from one generation to another

(2) a laboratory test involving cultivation of microorganisms or cells in a special growth medium

a drug that builds up in the body

can lead to a toxic or even lethal (deadly) effect

aggressive care with the goal & intent of curing the disease & prolonging life at all costs

feces mixed with blood & mucus from the intestinal mucosa

habitual prctices

the usual way of acting under given circumstances

slightly bluish, gray, slatelike, or dark purple discoloration of the skin resulting from the presence of abnormally reduced amounts of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood

a pattern that involves repeated mood swings of hypomania & depression but are less intense than with bipolar disorder

There are no periods of "normal function" with this condition

It is thought to be muted version of bipolar disorder

cytology /

cytologic evaluation

study of cells & their formation, origin, structure, biochemical activities, & pathology

large store or bank of information, as in forming the patient's nursing diagnosis

cessation of life

set of 20 teeth that normally appearing during infancy

unconscious, intrapsychic reactions that offer protection to the self from stressful situations

clinical signs & symptoms that a problem exists

partial or complete separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a wound closure

release of institutional psychiatric patients to be treated in the community setting

an acute, organic mental disorder characterized by confusion, disorientation, clouding of consciousness, incoherence, fear, anxiety, excitement, & often illusions & hallucinations

Symptoms are of short duration & reversible with treatment of underlying cause, such as fever or electrolyte imbalance.

delirium tremens

DT's

an acute psychotic reaction that is a complication of alcohol withdrawl

a persistent, aberrant belief or perception held inviolable by a person despite evidence to the contrary

a slow, progressive, organic mental disorder characterized by chronic personality disintegration of intellectual capacity & function, & memory loss that leads to confussion, disorientation, & stupor

ex: Alzheiner's disease

family style in which the adult members are considered equal & children are treated with respect & recognition as individuals

bottom number of a fraction

the commonly accepted definition of a particular word

artificial teeth not permanently fixed or implanted

ou-of-court, under-oath statement of a witness

a drug that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), such as alcohol, sedative-hypnotic medications, & opioid anagesics

an emotional disorder brought on by an imbalance of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, which brings about exagerated feelings of saddness, melancholy, emptiness, worthlessness, & frustration

Fatigue, inability to concentrate, short-term memory loss, & sleep pattern disturbance, as well as slowed body functions, can be seen with this disorder

in obstetrics, the downward progress of the presenting part belonging to the fetus

The amount of progress measured by comparing the lowest point of the presenting part with the ischial spines of the mother

removal of poisonous effects of a substance from a patient

gradual process or change & differentiation from a simple to a move advanced level of complexity

to identify a disease or condittion by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, history, laboratory tests, & procedures

diagnosis-related group

DRG

system that classifies patients by age, diagnosis, & surgical categories

used to predict the use of hospital resources, including the length of stay

the secretion of sweat, especially the profuse secretion of sweat

the period of time between contractions of the atria of the ventricles, during which blood enters the relaxed chambers from the systemic circulation & the lungs

the 2nd number recorded in the BP reading

represents the minnimum level of blood pressure measured between the contractions of the heart

generic term for nondigestible chemical substances in plants

process of cellular development in which unspecialized cells or tissues are systematically modified to achieve specific & characteristic physical forms, physiologic functions, & chemical properties

a process in which solid particles in a fluid move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

situation requiring a choice between 2 equally desirable or undesirable alternatives

laboratory blood test to detect autoantibodies against RBC's, which can cause cellular damage

These antibodies result in hemolytic anemia.

normal findings: negative, no agglutination

any restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of an ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered noermal for a human being

written agency instructions specifying departmental responsibilities, chain of command, callback procedures for the receipt & management of casualties, & policies related to the overall management of supplies & equipment

uncontrollable, unexpected, psychologically shocking event

release of a patient from a health care facility

schedule of events often planned by a multidisciplinary team leading to the return of a patient from hospital confinement to life at home or another health care setting

any disturbance of a structure or function of the body

a pathologic condition of the body

period of family life when the grown children depart from the home

In some family units this stage is brief because the adult children return to live in the family home.

a chemical that can be applied  to objects to destrory microorganisms

process by which pathogens, but not necessarily their spores, are destroyed

mental confusion characterized by inadequate or incorrect perceptions of place, time, & identity

having lost awareness or perception of space, time, or personal identity & relationships

secretion & passage of large amounts or urine

of or pertaining to twins from 2 fertilized ovum

process of adding informationto the chart, usually at prescribed intervals

group of people excersing authority or influence

ruling or prevailing group

Do Not Resuscitate

DNR

a note written in a patient's record & signed by a qualified attending physician instructing the staff of the institution not to attempt to resuscitate the patient in the event of cardiac or respiratory failure

Also called a "no code"

a retired teacher who was appalled by the care of the mentaly ill. In 1841, she began her crusade for placing individuals with mental illnesses in specially built hospitals. Her efforts brought millions of dollars toward developing mental hospitals in the united States.

toward the back

dorsal

(supine)

lying horizontally on the back

supine position with patient lyning on the back, with head, shoulders, & extremities moderately flexed & legs extended

bending or flexing backward, as in upward bending of the fingers, wrist, foot, or toes

infection control practice of placing a bag of contaminated items into another bag that is clean & held outside the isolation room by a second staff member

a congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of cognitive disability & multiple physical defects

free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity by some sort of system (such as urinary catheter or T-tube)

a method that is used to deliver measured amounts of IV solutions at specific flow rates based on the size of drops of the solution

modification of the effect of a drug when administered with another drug

low-pitched thudlike sound upon percussion of the body

combination of profuse perspiration, nausea, vertigo, & weakness experienced by patients who have had a subtotal gastrectomy

symptoms are felt soon after eating, when the contents of the stomach empty too rapidly into the duodeum

a written determination that appoints another person to make decisions in the event of the patient's incompetence

Usually completed by a patient while still able to function

difficult, poorly articulated speech resulting from interference in the control over the mscles of speech

unresolved grief or complicated mourning

difficult swallowing

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

may be caused by disturbances in the lungs, certain heart conditions, , & hemoglobin deficiency

any disturbance or abnormality in a normal rhythmic pattern, specifically irregularity in the normal rhythm of the heart

also called arrhythmia