Nursing Ed B vocab

Vocabulary flashcards covering medical terminology, nursing skills, and basic physiological concepts from the lecture transcript.

Back strain

Physical injury or tension caused by improper lifting or overexertion.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms capable of causing infections or assisting bodily functions.

Bargaining

A stage of grief where someone negotiates to delay death or hardship.

Basic needs

Core requirements for survival including food, water, oxygen, and shelter.

Basic nursing skills

Core clinical tasks performed by aides like taking vital signs.

Basic skin care

Actions keeping skin clean, moisturized, intact, and protected.

Bath water temperature

Measured water heat managed carefully to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Bathing

Cleansing a resident's body to maintain personal hygiene and skin health.

Battery

Unlawful touching of a person without their explicit medical consent.

Bed bath

Step-by-step cleaning of a patient completely confined to their bed.

Bed cradle

A supportive frame keeping heavy blankets off a patient's feet.

Bed height

Adjustable bed frame level modified to protect care provider ergonomics.

Bed making

Systematic process of changing bed sheets cleanly and securely.

Bed mobility

A patient's ability to turn or adjust position while in bed.

Bed position

Specific arrangement of a bed frame like Fowler's or supine.

Bedpan

Portable receptacle used for bed-confined elimination of urine or stool.

Bedrails

Side bars on beds serving as support barriers or potential restraints.

Bedrest

A strict medical order confining a resident to bed for recovery.

Bedridden

Unable to leave bed due to severe illness or frailty.

Bedsore

A pressure ulcer caused by prolonged skin compression over bone.

Behavior

Observable actions or emotional expressions revealing a resident's internal state.

Behavioral care plan

Team strategy mapping out management steps for difficult behavior patterns.

Beliefs

Cultural or religious viewpoints dictating a resident's lifestyle preferences.

Benzodiazepines

Prescription medication class used for relieving anxiety or insomnia.

Biohazard bag

Specialized red containers collecting hazardous waste with infectious body fluids.

Bladder training

Behavioral routines assisting incontinent patients in regaining urinary control.

Blindness

Complete or partial lack of vision affecting safe navigation.

Blood pressure (BP)

Force exerted by circulating blood against systemic arterial walls.

Bloodshot

Red-tinted eyes resulting from dilated surface sclera blood vessels.

Bodily fluids

Fluids originating inside the body requiring standard handling precautions.

Body alignment

Correct anatomical positioning minimizing muscular strain during rest.

Body language

Nonverbal communication expressed through posture, gestures, and expressions.

Body mechanics

Safe posture habits preventing injuries when lifting or transferring residents.

Body system

Interconnected organs cooperating to perform vital actions like digestion.

Body temperature

Thermally measured balance between internal heat production and loss.

Bone loss

Thinning bone material lowering overall structural density and strength.

Bowel and bladder programs

Scheduled training setups restoring normal elimination habits over time.

Bowel movements

Physical discharge of solid digestive waste products from the rectum.

Bradycardia

Clinical condition indicating an abnormally slow heart rate under $60\,bpm$.

Bradypnea

Clinical indicator of abnormally slow breathing under $12$ breaths per minute.

Brain stem

Core brain structure regulating automatic processes like pulse and breathing.

Break time

Authorized downtime allowing healthcare staff rest during a shift.

Breathing

Respiration sequence swapping oxygen in for carbon dioxide waste out.

Burnout

Chronic physical and mental collapse caused by unchecked occupational stress.

Burns

Skin tissue damage originating from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.