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CNA Chapter 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bariatrics | Branch of medicine that deals with the causes prevention and treatment of obesity. |
| Biorhythms | Natural rhythms recycles related to bodily functions. |
| Circadian Rhythm | The 24 hour day night cycle. |
| Closed Bed | A Bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place. |
| Depressant | A substance that causes calmness and drowsiness. |
| Disposable | Only to be used once and than discarded. |
| Draw Sheet | an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet used for moving residents. |
| Incontinence | Inability to control the bladder or bowels which leads to an involuntary loss of urine or feces. |
| Insomnia | The inability to fall asleep or remain asleep. |
| Occupied Bed | A bed made only person is in the bed. |
| Open Bed | A bed made with linen and folded down to the foot of the bed. |
| Parasomnias | Sleep disorders |
| Sleep | Natural period of rest for the mind and body during which energy is restored. |
| Stimulant | A drug that increases or quickens actions of the body. |
| Surgical Bed | A bed made so that person can easily move onto it from a stretcher. |
| Unoccupied Bed | A bed made while no person is in the bed. |