Chapters 34-45 Nursing Assistant Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions covering specimen collection, mobility, skin care, and respiratory therapy based on lecture notes for Chapters 34-45.

Random urine specimen

A specimen collected anytime during a $24$-hour period with no measurement required.

Midstream specimen

A specimen requiring peri-care; for a female, this includes cleaning the perineal area and voiding.

Glucose

Tested to identify sugar in the blood.

Sputum specimen

A specimen best collected in the morning after the patient rinses the mouth with water and breathes deeply.

Trochanter roller

An instrument used to prevent the hip from turning outward.

Contracture

The lack of joint mobility caused by the abnormal shortening of a muscle.

Flexion

The bending of body parts.

Pronation

Turning the joint downwards.

Cane side

The side of the body on which a cane should be held, specifically the strong side.

Circulatory ulcer

A wound cared for by following a care plan to prevent skin breakdown and providing professional foot care.

Elastic bandages

Bandages used to provide support, reduce swelling from injuries, and hold dressings in place.

Abdominal binder

A device used for supporting wounds, holding dressings in place, and preventing or reducing swelling.

Aquathermia pad

A heating device that must be covered with a towel and never placed directly on a patient's skin.

Moist cold compress

A cold application left in place for $15$-$20$ minutes.

Pressure injury

Localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, often occurring in boney areas.

Hypoxia

A condition characterized by no air and a lack of oxygen; signs include restlessness, dizziness, and blue skin.

Orthopnea

Breathing comfortably only when sitting up.

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing.

Normal $SpO_2$

An oxygen saturation level between $95$ and $100$.

Oxygen flow rate

Measured using a flow meter in liters per minute, generally between $1$-$15$ liters.

Rehabilitation

A process that focuses on the whole person and involves preventing pressure injuries.