GEN COMFT MEASURES Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| A.m care | Care given in the early morning when the patient first awakens |
| Caries | tooth decay or cavities |
| Dentures | artificial teeth that are removable |
| Halitosis | bad breath |
| Oral hygiene | care of the mouth and teeth |
| Periodontal disease | potentially serious condition that damages the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth |
| P.m care | Bedtime care |
| anticoagulent | medication that thins the blood and increases the risk of bleeding |
| bridging | supporting the body on either side of an affected area to relieve pressure on the area |
| foot board | device placed between the mattress and bed to keep the feet at right angles to the legs (natural standing position) |
| foot drop | type of contracture where the legs' calf muscle tends to tighten, causing the toes to point downward |
| Incontinent | Inability to control the flow of (urine or stools) from (bladder or rectum) |
| Fracture bedpan | used for patients who cannot elevate the pelvic area, such as ones with pelvic/hip fracture. It is positioned under the perineum, with handle on end closest to knees |
| Commode | portable toilet |
| Urinal | bottle used to empty bladder of (bedfast) male patients |
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