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NA Exam #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| active listening | communication giving full attention in a convo and engaging in it |
| barrier | block or obstacle |
| body language | conscious/unconscious messages sent when communicating such as faces, gestures, and posture |
| care plan | plans made by RN for each resident, includes doctor's orders |
| charting | noting care and observations, documented immediately after care is given |
| critical thinking | noticing even smallest changes and reporting them |
| culture | set of learned beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviors in a social/ethnic group |
| edema | swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid |
| incident | problem that happens during the course of care |
| incident report | documents an incident and the response to it |
| MDS | minimum data set, detailed form w/ guidelines for assessing residents |
| nonverbal communication | no words, only gestures/faces |
| objective info | factual info you can SEE |
| orientation | awareness of time, place, person |
| prefix | word that comes before the root to help form a new term |
| prioritize | placing in order of importance |
| rounds | scheduled visits to assess residents and discuss the care plan with participating staff |
| subjective info | factual information you can hear, also called symptoms |
| suffix | word part added to end of a root or prefix |
| verbal communication | words, spoken or written |
| vital signs | measurements of temp, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, etc. that monitor how vital organs are functioning |
| airway | passageway for air into lungs |
| anxiety | unease/worry about a situation/condition |
| coma | deep unconsciousness often for a long time period |
| combative | violent, hostile |
| confusion | inability to think clearly/logically |
| disorientation | confusion about person/place/time, may be permanent or temporary |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| impairment | partial or complete loss of function/ability |
| antimicrobial | agent that destroys/resists/prevents the development of pathogens |
| body fluids | tears, saliva, sputum, urine, feces, semen, vaginal secretions, pus/wound drainage, vomit, NOT sweat |
| catheter | tube inserted in skin or body opening; used to administer/drain fluid |
| c. difficile/diff | clostridioides difficile, a bacterium spread by spores in feces, hard to kill, symptoms like diarrhea/nausea, can cause colitis |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fed gov agency, improve overall health/safety in the US |
| clean | not contaminated with pathogens |
| contaminated | soiled, unclean, has disease-causing organisms or infectious material on it |
| cross-infection | physical transfer of harmful bacteria |
| direct contact | transmitting pathogens by touching infected person/secretions |
| dirty | contaminated w/ pathogens |
| disinfection | destroys MOST pathogens/microorganisms |
| doff vs don | remove vs put on |
| drainage | fluids flow from wound/cavity |
| hand hygiene | wash w/ soap and water or ABHS |
| HAI | Healthcare-associated infection, only gotten in healthcare setting while giving care |
| indirect contact | transmitting pathogens by touching a contaminated object, not the actual infected person |
| infection | result of pathogens invading body and multiplying |
| infection prevention | methods for preventing/controlling spread of disease, example is hand hygiene |
| localized infection | limit to one location, local symptoms |
| malnutrition | not getting proper nutrition |
| medical asepsis | measures that reduce/remove/control the spread of pathogens |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, bacteria w/ resistance to methicillin or other antibiotics |
| mucous membranes | line body cavities that open to outside of body, such as mouth, nose, eyes, rectum, genitals, etc. |
| nonintact skin | skin broken by abrasions, cuts, rashes, acne, pimples, lesions, surgical incisions, boils |
| normal flora | microorganisms in/on body, safe only when they're where they're supposed to be, e.coli for example |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration, fed gov agency that makes/enforces rules to protect workers. biohazard bags/containers for example |
| pathogens | microorganisms capable of infection/disease |
| perineal care | genital/anal area care |
| PPE | Personal protective equipment, protects employees from workplace injuries/illnesses from workplace hazards |
| standard precautions | method prevention that treats all blood, body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected. used with ALL residents |
| sterilization | destroys ALL microorganisms, including spore-forming ones |
| systemic infection | in the bloodstream, spread in WHOLE body, general symptoms, fever for example |
| aspiration | inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into lungs |
| atrophy | weakening/wasting away of muscles |
| contracture | permanent, painful shortening of a muscle/tendon/ligament. restricts movement. for example, older ppl going into embryo position |
| body mechanics | how body parts work together when a person moves |
| cyanosis/cyanotic | blue/pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased blood oxygen |
| dysphagia | difficulty breathing |
| PASS | acronym for fire extinguisher use, Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep |
| physical restraint | method/device/material/equipment that restricts movement |
| RACE | steps taken during fire, Rescue-Activate-Contain-Extinguish |
| restraint | physical/chemical restriction of voluntary movement/behavior |
| restraint alternatives | measures used to reduce need for restraint |
| restraint-free care | environment where restraints are never kept/used |
| SDS | Safety Data Sheet, provides info on safe use and hazards of chemicals |
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