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Unit 5 Vocabulary

Basic Patient and Resident Care

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Measurements of the body's most basic functions Vital signs
What is referred to as the "5th" vital sign? Pain
Measurement of how well body is producing and eliminating heat Temperature
Measurement of the heart rate, or the number of times the heart beats per minute Pulse
Medical instrument for listening to the actions of someone's heart or breathing Stethoscope
The number of breaths a person takes per minute Respirations
The force that the blood exerts against the arterial walls Blood pressure
Pressure inside the artery when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the body Systolic pressure
Pressure inside the artery when the heart is at rest and is filling with blood Diastolic pressure
Blood pressure higher than 140/90 recorded over a period of time Hypertension
Rapid heart rate, or a pulse rate of more than 100 BPM Tachycardia
Heart rate that is slower than normal; pulse rate less than 60 BPM Bradycardia
Taking a temperature by placing the thermometer in the ear Tympanic
A state of unconsciousness, reduced voluntary muscle activity, and lowered metabolism Sleep
Sleeping disorder in which the temporary cessation of breathing occurs more often than normal during sleep Apnea
Involves keeping all parts of the external body clean and healthy; important for maintaining both physical and mental health Personal hygiene
Bad breath Halitosis
Bathing the genitalia and surrounding area Perineal care
The process of taking in food and using it Nutrition
The breakdown of food into simple nutrients Digestion
Substances found in foods and beverages that are essential for survival Nutrients
Occurs when there is too little fluid in the body Dehydration
Occurs when there is too much fluid in the body Edema
Includes all liquids the enter the body Fluid intake
Tubes that goes directly into the stomach Gastrostomy tube
The removal of waste products from the body Elimination
Used for elimination when a person is unable to get out of bed Bedpan
Formed when blood is filtered by the kidneys Urine
Tube connected to the bladder that allows urine to leave the body Urethra
Nothing by mouth NPO
Feeling of pain or a burning sensation upon urination Dysuria
Tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to allow urine in the bladder to drain out Urinary catheter
Occurs when feces remain in the intestines for too long Constipation
Occurs when constipation is not relieved Fecal impaction
Medical term for releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus Flatulence
Delivery systems for liquid nutrition that goes through the nose, directly into the stomach, or small intestine for individuals who can't chew or swallow Feeding tubes
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