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Abdominal thrust The procedure to help choking person, by placing hands 1 inch above umbilical area and do inward thrusts to help remove foreign object.
Abuse The willful intend to inflict harm to person, unreasonable confinement,, intimidation, or punishment.
Accident An unplanned event that causes harm to someone
Activities State of being active, an particular action
Adaptive devices Devices tha help a person become daily procedures. Eg. reacher, grabber, sock holder,
Adaptive equipment Equipment made to help a person function better. Eg. Hearing aid, cane, walker. motor wheelchair
Adduction Movement towards the center of the body , the arm moves to the side of the body.
ADL, ADLs Abbreviation for activities of daily living. Things people do every day, am care, eat meals, getting dressed
Admission Official entry of a person into a health care setting
Admitting resident The procedure to admit a patient. Take in vital signs, questions, checking clothing, explain the daily routine.
Advance Directives A document stating a person's wishes about health care when that person cannot make his or her own decisions
Affected side The side of the body that show results of a disease or condition. The affected side has limited to no movement.
Aging process The process which the body ages. The different body systems slow down
Agitation To become angry, upset, or disturbed
Alzheimers, Alzheimer's Disease The progressive degenerative disease of the brain, it is the common cause of dementia.
Ambulation The ability to walk
Anatomy A body part. The study of structures of the body
Anger The state of being upset,
Angina The heart disease, which sudden intense chest pain
Antiembolitic stocking The stocking to prevent a blood clot. and edema. Eg. Ted hose, support hose
Apnea The absence of respiration, not breathing
Appropriate response The correct response to a question, event, or situation
Arthritis The inflammation of the joint
Aseptic To prevent infection. Free from germs that cause infections. Free from pathogenic germs
Aspiration Breathing fluid, food! Vomitus or object into the lungs
Assault The intention to threatening to touch a person's body without their consent.eg. I will whip your butt.
Assistive device A device that will help you assist you. Eg. cane , long handle brush
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