discoloration of an area of skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues

Also called a bruise.

most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension (aslso referred to as gestational hypertension [GH]), characterized by toxic & grand mal convulsions, coma, hypertension (HTN), albuminuria, & edema

outer layer of embryonic tissue that gives rise to skin, nails, & hair

implantation of the fertilized ovum outside of the uterine cavity in, for example, the abdomen, fallopian tubes, or ovaries

abnormal accumulation of fluids in interstitial spaces of tissue

swelling

thinning & shortening of the cervix as it is stretched & dialated by the fetus

This occurs during late pregnancy, labor, or both.

electrocardiogram

ECG

EKG

graphic representationof electrical impulses generated by the heart during a cardiac cycle

substance that is sometimes called a mineral or salt

develops tiny electrical charges when disolved in water & breaks up into particlesknown as ions

an abnormal circulatory condition in which an embolus (ex: a foreign substance, blood clot, fat, air, or amniotic fluid) travels through the bloodstream & becomes lodged in a blood vessel

emergency medical services

EMS

national network of services coordinated to provide aid & medical assistance from primary response to definative care,involving personnel trained in the rescue, stabilization, transportation, & advance treatment of traumatic or medical emergencies

ability to recognize &, to some extent, share the emotions & states of mind of another & to understand the meaning & significance of that person's behavior

innermost cell layer

from "this" arises the lining of cavities & passages of the body & covering for most internal organs

growing within the body

originating from within the body, or produced from internal causes, such as disease caused by structural or functional failure of an organ or system

any one of the neuropeptides composed of many amino acids, elaborated by the pituitary gland & acting on the central & peripheral nervous systems to reduce pain

statement of recognition of the license of a health practitioner in one state by another

the instilation of a solution in the rectum of the sigmoid colon for the purpose of evacuating the bowel or introducing a medication

position in which the adult's face & the infant's face are approximately 8 inches apart, as when the mother holds the infant up in front of her face or when she nurses the infant

fixation of the presenting part of the fetus in the maternal pelvis

The lowest part of the presenting part is at or below the level of the ischial spines

process of swelling of the breast tissue brought about by an increase in blood & lymph supply to the breast

occurs around 48hrs postpartum & usually reaches a peak between the 3rd & 5th days

within, or by way of, the intestine

administration of nutrients into the gastrointestinal tract

usually refers to as tube feeding

encasement of a tablet in a candylike-coated shell to prevent medications from being absorbed in the stomach

absorption takes place in the intestine

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

ELISA

antibody test that uses a rapid enzyme immunochemical assay method to detect HIV antibodies

surgical incision of the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage of labor to facilitate delivery & avoid laceration of the perineum

hemorrhage from the nose

nosebleed

self-inflicted local digital trauma

Ex: from nose-picking

redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from dilation & congestion of superficial capillaries

ex: mild sunburn, nervous blushes, injury resulting from trauma or infection

pertaining to erythema (redness)

hemolytic anemia in newborns resulting from maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility, especially involving the Rh factor & ABO blood groups

a complex of longitudinal, tortuous veins at the lower end of the esophagus

- carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, & water necessary for growth, normal function, & body maintenance

- These substances must be supplied by food

- they are not synthesized by the body in the qualities required for normal health

period in a couple's life between their wedding & the birth of their first child

situation that does not have a clear correct or incorrect answer

the way one should behave

how a person ought to act

a group of people who share a common social & cultural heritage based on traditions, national origin, & physical & biologic characteristics

They often share social practices such as language, religion, dress, music, & food.

a fixed concept of how all members of an ethnic group act or think

a preception that the practices & beliefs of one's own culture are superior to those of other cultures

the study of all factors that may be involved in the development of a disease

the cause of a disease

deliberately bringing about the death of a person who is suffering from an incurable disease or condition

can be done actively or passively

the determination made about the extent to which the established outcomes have been achieved in the nursing care plan

protrusion of an internal organ through a disrupted wound or incision

outside the body

originating outside the body or produced from external causes

such as a disease caused by a bacterial or viral agent foreign to the body

the period of family life that begins when conception occurs & continues through the pregnancy

to eject mucus, sputum, or fluids from the tracea & lungs by caoughing or spitting

a physiologic condition in which an individual is unable to communicate a desired message

having the tendency to drive out or expel

a family group consisting of the biologic parents, their children, the grandparents, & other family members

movement allowed by certain joints of the skeleton that increases the angle between two adjoining bones

occurs as the head & body move through the birth canal, using the same maneuvers as the head

The shoulders are delivered similarly to the fetal head, with the anterior shoulder pressing under the symphysis pubis, which again acts as a leverage point & assists in delivery of the posterior shoulder.

fluid outside the cells of the body

outer terms of the porportion

very severe or drastic

fluid, cells, or other substances that have been slowly exuded or discharged from body cells or blood vessels through small pores or breaks in cell membrane

the abnormal retardation of growth & development of the infant resulting from conditions that interfere with normal metabolism, appetite, & activity

philosophy of care that recognizes the family as the constant in the child's life & holds that systems & personnel must support, respect, encourage, & enhance the strengths & competence of the family

body temperature above normal

waste from the intestine

bowel movement (BM)

relationship existing between the long axis of the fetus & the long axis of the mother

the relationship of the occiput, sacrum, chin, or scapula on the presenting part of the fetus in its location in the frint, back, or sides of the maternal pelvis

the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first & lies over the inlet

head, face, feet, or shoulders

also refered to as cephalopelvic disproportion

the head of the fetus is larger than the pelvic outlet

the transefer of water & disolved substances from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure

any substance used to preserve gross or histologic specimens of tissue for examination

whiplike movement

two or more ribs fractured in two or more places resulting in instability in part of the chest wall with associated hemothorax, pneumothorax, & pulmonary contusion

soft, high-pitched, flat sound produced by performing percussion over tissue such as muscle tissue

excess formation of gases in the stomach or intestine

air or gas in the intestine that is passed through the rectum

movement of certain joints that decreases the angle between two adjoining bones

expansion of the data & need columns in nurses' notes to include topics concerning the whole patient, such as behavior or treatment & response

The charting format is data, action, response (DAR).

concentration of attention on the part of the body where signs & symptoms are localized or most active in order to determine their significance

a communication technique used when more specific information is needed to accurately understand the patient's message

belief that health & illness are controlled by supernatural forces

May use native healers, plants, religious rituals, & prayers.

nonliving material, such as bedlinens, stethoscope, needles, & many other objects that may host & transfer pathogenic microorganisms

broad area or soft spot consisting of a strong bond of connective tissue between an infant's cranial bones

Piaget's phase begins during adolescence, permitting abstract reasoning & systematic scientific problem solving

family unit that cares for, surpervises, & nurtures children whose parents are unable to care for them

the aasessment of the functional status of the patient, which is the ability of an individual to perform normal, or expected, or required activities of daily living

may be manifested as an organic disease, but careful examination fails to reveal evidence  of structural or physiologic abnormalities

any loss or ability to perform tasks & obligations of usual roles & normal daily life

suggests that pain impulses can be regulated or even blocked by gating mechanisms located along the central nervous system (CNS)

a drug, for example, alcohol, that is the first drug of abuse, later followed by other drugs

a standard or scale of measurement

patient kneels so weight of body is supported by knees & chest

speciality practice that focuses on the unique requirements of elderly rehabilitation patients

gestational diabetes melitus

GDM

disorder characterized by an impaired ability to metabolize carbihydrates, usually caused by a deficiancy of insulin

occurs in pregnancy & disappears after delivery but in some cases returns years later

movements used to emphasize the idea being communicated

inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney

polysaccharide that is the major carbohydrate stored in animal cells

* this test produces an accurate long-term index of the patient's ave. blood glucose level by measuring the patient's ave. glycohemoglobin (HGB). GHB is a minor hemoglobin that makes up 4 - 8% of the total hemoglobin. * It is a combination hemoglobin & blood glucose. * This test can have a blood sample drawn at any time because it is not affected by short-term variations. * This test reflects the ave. blood sugar level for the 100-120-day period before the test.

the purpose to which an effort is directed

legal stipulation for protection of those who give first aid in an emergency situation

softening of the uterine cervix

a probable sign of pregnancy

classic sign of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

the child positions on all fours  & uses the hands to walk up the thighs

container that has interval markings of measurement

soft, pink, fleshy projection consisting of capillaries surrounded by fibrous collagen that slowly fills the incision during process of healing

a pregnant woman

a pattern of physical & emotional responses to bereavement, separation, or loss

a natural response to loss

mental treatment aimed at helping an individual deal with the pain of loss

a program in assisting the bereaved to cope with their loss

adaptation process of mourning a loss

provides a caring, emotionally for a supportive atmosphere for a patient in a recovery program

increase in the size of an organism or any of its parts

development of abnormally large mammary glands in a male that sometimes may secrete milk

When observed in the newborn, it is in response to maternal hormones

may be noted in either sex of the newborn

a sensory experience without a stimulus trigger that occurs in the waking state

It can occur in any of the senses.

a drug that alters perception & thinking

a disadvantage for a given individual resulting from an impairment or disability that limits or prevents the fullfillment of a role that is normal for the particular individual

rare color change of no pathological significance occurrin between the longitudinal halves of the newborn's body

when the infant is placed on one side, the dependant side is noticeably pinker than the superior half.

requires hospitals to inform employees about the presence of or potential for harmful exposures & how to reduce the risk of exposures

a condition of physical, mental, & social well-being & the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions

agency or institution that provides health care

Healthcare Integrity & Protection Data Bank

HIPDB

national data bank created in 1999 to which federal & state  agencies report all final adverse actions taken against a health care provider

the complete network of agencies , facillities, & all providers of health care in a specific geographic area

softening of the isthmus of the uterine cervix early in gestation

a probable sign of pregnancy

an emergency procedure for dislodging a bolus of food or othe obstruction from the trachea to prevent aphyxiation

bleeding into a joint space, a hallmark of severe disease usually occurring in the knees, ankles, & elbows

vomiting blood

blood in the urine

paralysis of one side of the body

detects occult (hidden) blood in feces

expectorating blood from the respiratory tract

collecting of blood into the pleural space

an alternative therapy that uses herbs to provide health benefits

condition in which the life or health of the mother or infant is jepardized by a disorder coincidental with or unique to pregnancy

the most recent federal law governing patient privacy is the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, which went into effect on April 14, 2003

It mandates national standards for protecting all verbal or documented health information from improper alteration, access, or loss.

The goal is to ensure the security & privacy of this data

symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus infection that is not severe enough for a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

symptoms of "this" disease are persistent unexplained fever, night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, & fatigue

state in which HIV enters the body & under favorable conditions, multiplies & produces injurious effects to the body

pertaining to the total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic, & spiritual needs of the person

belief that forces of nature must be kept in natural balance or harmony

a system of comprehensive or total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic, & spiritual needs of the person

the response to the illness & the effect of the illness on the person's ability to meet self-care needs

early sign of thrombophlebitis of the deep veins of the calf in which there are complaints of pain when the leg is in extention any the foot is dorsiflexed

an organization that provides health care in the home

services that enable individuals of all ages to remain in the comfory & security of their homes while receiving health care

a relative constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival

family group made up of same-sex adults who share bonds of emotional commitment & roles of childrearing

from the latin word hospitum, meaning hospitality

a resting place for travelers on a difficult journey

philosophy of care that provides support to terminaly ill people & their families

a person or group eho, because of risk factors, may be susceptible to disease or illness

an organism in which another, usually parasitic, organism is nourished & harbored

typically in a group setting, breathing in solvents from a cloth, paper, or plastic bag 

one of the two forms of immunity that respond to antigens such as bacteria & foreign tissue

It is mediated by B cells

a theory dating back to Hippocrates. He viewed mental illness as an imbalance of humors (the fundamental elements of the world: air, fire, water, & earth). Each basic element was represented in the body by certain fluids: blood, yellow bile, black bile, & phlegm.

abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by an excess of amnoiotic fluid

process in which hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid & stable to rancidity

the science of health & its maintenance

system of principles for preserving health & preventing disease

an excess of bilirubin in the blood of the newborn

position of maximum extension

extreme or abnormal stretching

an abnormal condition characterized by an excessive reaction to a particular stimulus

occurs when the elevated blood pressure is above normal

condition of abnormally high temperature

a solution of higher osmotic pressure

the early phase of a manic episode when symptoms are not severe

occurs when the blood pressure is below normal

condition of abnormally low body temperature

a solution of lower osmotic pressure

an inadequate, reduced tension of cellular oxygen