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NA Exam #3

TermDefinition
apathy opposite of empathy; lack of interest
diet card lists resident's name and info about special food instructions, allergies, likes/dislikes, etc.
diuretics increases urine formation
fluid balance equal input and output
fluid overload body can't eliminate fluids
glucose natural sugar
graduate container for measuring fluid volume
intake fluids taken in/used by body, also called input
malnutrition improper nutrition from insufficient food intake or improper diet
metabolism providing energy/growth by breaking down/transforming all nutrients
nutrients substance that energizes, promotes growth/health, and regulates metabolism
nutrition process where body uses food to maintain health
output fluid eliminated by urine, feces, vomitus, and perspiration. includes suctioned material and wound drainage
puree blend/grind food into thick paste
RF restrict fluids, medical order limiting consumption of fluids
abduction move body part away from midline
AAROM active assisted range of motion, done by resident w/ some assistance from a staff member
AROM active range of motion, done by resident w/ no assistance
adduction move body part toward midline
assistive devices special equipment that helps ill/disabled people do ADLs
dorsiflexion bending backward, done on foot typically
extension straighten
flexion bend
foot drop weak feet/ankle muscles that affect ability to flex ankles and walk normally. feet completely flat when lying down
hyperextension extending joint over normal ROM
PROM passive range of motion, done entirely by staff member
pronation turn downwards
ROM exercises that put joints through their full arc of motion
rehabilitation care that restores highest level of functioning after an illness/injury
restorative care care given after rehabilitation to maintain functions and increase independence
supination turn upward
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