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Nurs 222 exam 2 pt1

TermDefinition
dental caries tooth decay
pediculosis capitis head lice
The normal nail is transparent, smooth, and convex, with a pink nail bed and a translucent white tip
Mucosa lines mouth Light pink and moist
Buccal Relating to mouth
Halitosis Bad breath
Stomatitis inflammation of the mouth lining; ex. Vitamin deficiency or poor oral care
Gingivitis inflammation of the gums
Periodontitis Inflammation of gums and involves degeneration of tissue and bone
Xerostomia Dry mouth
Glossitis Inflamed tongue
alopecia Loss of hair
cerumen Specialized glands secrete to trap foreign bodies and repel insects
Pruritis Itchy dry rough flaky - may crack
Abrasions epidermis is scraped off
Ammonia dermatitis Diaper rash-excoriated from bacteria/urea
Erythemica Redness
pressure ulcer/ injury over bony prominence decreased circulation from pressure- staged- depth
Turgor Elasticity - assess on chest wall - decreased increases risk of skin breakdown _decreased turgor can suggest low hydration
Yanker suction apparatus, connects to wall
Tongue blade Never your finger
Unconscious Does not respond to sensory or verbal-Stimulation
Effleurage long, slow, gliding strokes of a massage reduce anxiety, HR, and RR.
Diabetes Blood sugar is elevated; damages blood vessels and nerves over time
paronychia Infection surrounding nail
Podiatrist a specialist in care for the feet
Dysphasia difficulty speaking
dysphagia Difficulty swallowing/an seriously compromise nutritional status; along with increased risk of choking and aspiration
Course of infection incubation period, prodromal stage, illness stage, convalescence
Incubation stage Time from exposure (orangish enters body) to sign and symptoms of infections: varies with causative agent
Prodromal stage Time for nonspecific onset of symptoms to more specific clinical symptoms ( herpes w itching and the lesion appearance
Illness stage Signs and symptoms of illness manifested (step throat-fever, soar throat,malaise)
Convalesces stage Acute symptom resolve
Created by: Mkiper
 

 



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