CPCT/A Patient Care

A collection of vocabulary flashcards designed to aid students in review for patient care concepts covered in CPCT/A.

Stool

Contains undigested substances, cell wastes, bacteria, bile, fat, and water, generally brown and soft.

Sputum

Mucus and other secretions from the lungs and smaller airways.

Urine

Normally a pale straw color, ranges to various shades of yellow and amber, depending on concentration.

Emesis

The appearance of vomit may vary depending on what has been ingested.

Blood glucose monitoring

Point-of-care testing for patients with diabetes mellitus using a glucometer.

Vital signs

Key indicators of homeostasis, reflecting the body's condition, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

Hypoxia

A condition where there is insufficient oxygen in the tissues of the body.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

A framework that categorizes human needs in a pyramid, prioritizing physiological needs over others.

Hospice care

Palliative care for terminally ill patients to improve comfort and support families.

Kübler-Ross stages of grief

Stages of grief including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Postmortem care

Care provided to a body after death, focusing on respect and sensitivity toward the deceased and their family.

Palliative care

Relief of distressing physiologic symptoms at the end of life, focusing on comfort rather than cure.

Respiratory rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, evaluated for rate, rhythm, and depth.

Bradypnea

Abnormally slow breathing, typically defined as a respiratory rate of less than 10 breaths per minute.

Tachypnea

Abnormally rapid breathing, indicative of respiratory distress.

Apathy

A coping mechanism characterized by indifference or lack of interest.

Denial (in grief)

Refusal to accept the reality of loss or impending loss.

Acceptance (in grief)

Coming to terms with loss and making plans for moving on.