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unit 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bariatrics | branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention , and treatment of obesity |
| biorhythms | natural rhymes or cycles 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 cause calmness and drowsiness |
| disposable | only to be used once and then discarded |
| draw sheet | an extra sheet placed on the top of bottom sheet; used for moving residence |
| incontinence | the inability to control the bladder or bowels, which leads to involuntary loss of urine or feces |
| insomnia | the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep |
| occupied bed | a bed made while linen folded down to the foot of the bed |
| open bed | a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed |
| parasonminas | sleep disorder |
| sleep | natural period of rest for the mind and body during which energy is restored |
| stimulant | drug that increases or quickens actions of the body |
| surgical bed | a bed made so that a person can easily move onto if from a stretcher |
| unoccupied bed | a bed made while no person is int he bed |