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TCH chapter 24 terms

QuestionAnswer
apical pertaining to, or located at, the apex of the heart
asepsis process of removing pathogen microorganisms or protecting against infection by such organism
emesis vomit
intravenous within a vein or veins
perinatal pertaining to the period shortly before and after birth
pulse heartbeat that can be felt, or palpated, on surface arteries as the artery walls expands with blood
unit part of a facility, including equipment and supplies organized to provide specific care
vital necessary to life
abduction move away from center
atrophy without nutrition (wast away)
bradypnea slow breathing
cyanoderm blue skin
dyspnea painful breathing
hematemesis vomiting blood
hemiplegia pertaining to being half paralyzed (one side of body)
insomnia pertaining to being without sleep
intravenous inside a vein
sublingual below the tongue
AP apical
BSN bachelor's of science in nursing
HCA home care assistant
I&O intake and output
LPN licensed practical nurse
NA nursing assistant
RN registered nurse
PCA personal care attendant
PO by mouth
ROM range of motion
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