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Patient Care Ch. 12

TermDefinition
Kyphosis Convex curvature of the upper back
NPO Nothing By Mouth
Debilitated Feeble, weak, or otherwise disabled
Incontinence Involuntary loss of bladder or bowl control
Colostomy Surgical creation of an artificial anus (stoma) on the abdominal wall by incising the colon and drawing it out to the surface
Ileostomy Surgical formation of an opening of the ileum onto the surface of the abdomen, through which fecal matter is expelled
Stoma An external opening
Anastomosis A surgical connection between two tubular anatomic structures
Recumbent Any position in which the patient is lying down
Prone Lying face down
Sims position Used for rectal examinations and for taking a rectal temperature
Fowler position A modification of the supine position in which the patient's upper body is elevated
Lordosis Concave lumbar curve
Emesis A term for vomit
Decubitus ulcers Ulcerated areas over prominent bony structures when pressure is exerted for even a short period of time
Restraints Used to restrict patient movement
Immobilization Methods that prevent undesired motion during imaging procedures
Battered child syndrome The characteristics of physical abuse in a child
Non-accidental trauma (NAT) Another name for physical abuse
Elder abuse Any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult
Catheter A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw or to instill fluids, monitor various types of information, or to visualize a vessel or cavity
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