Exam 3

Dyspnea

Difficulty breathing.

Apnea

The absence of breathing.

Incontinent

Unable to control bowel and/or bladder (urine) elimination.

Liquid Oxygen

A device that changes air in the room into air with more oxygen.

Diuretic

Medications that reduce fluid volume in the body.

Vegetables and Fruits

MyPlate’s guidelines state that half of a person’s plate should be made up of these.

Anticoagulant

Requires special oral hygiene, such as avoidance of flossing and the use of a soft toothbrush when taking this medication that thins the blood.

Continent

Able to control bowel/bladder (urine) elimination.

Oxygen Concentrator

A box-like device that changes air in the room into air with more oxygen.

GERD (Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease)

A condition where a resident should remain upright 2 to 3 hours after eating (or as care plan indicates). Common symptom: heartburn.

Carbohydrates

A group of foods that supplies the body with energy, extra protein, and helps the body use fat efficiently.

Apical Pulse

The pulse located on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple.

Pudding Thickened Liquids

A spoon will stand up in this thickened liquid.

Hypotension

Low blood pressure (90/60 or lower).

Radial Pulse

The pulse located on the inside of the wrist.

Nasal Cannula

Provides concentrated oxygen through a resident’s nose.

Supine Position

A resident should be in this position before assisting them onto the bedpan.

Inspiration

Breathing in.

Liquid Diet

This type of diet can be either clear or full.

Water

The most essential nutrient for life.

Stoma

The opening in the abdomen in a resident with an ostomy.

Expiration

Exhaling air out of the lungs.

Fluid Balance

Taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.

Upright Position

To help prevent aspiration, a resident should be in this position when eating.

Diet Card

Frequently includes name, diet, allergies, fluid preferences, likes, and dislikes.

Honey Thickened Liquids

Difficulty swallowing; may have watering eyes during the meal. Residents with this condition should sit upright for 30 minutes after eating.

Hypertension

High blood pressure (130/80 or higher).

Nectar Thickened Liquids

Thicker than water, like apricot nectar or tomato juice.

Hemorrhoids

Enlarged veins in the rectum.

Urine

Can ruin a stool specimen if it happens to be in the specimen container.

Armpit

Used to take the temperature in the axilla.

Occult

Hidden.

Pureed Food

Food that is blended into a thick paste for easier swallowing.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing; may count carbohydrates as part of following a healthy diet.

Tympanic Thermometer

Used to take the temperature in the ear.

Protein

Needed for tissue growth and repair. Supplies energy for the body.

Lateral Position

An unconscious resident is placed in this position to decrease the risk of aspiration.

Diabetics

May count carbohydrates as part of following a healthy diet.

Peristalsis

Involuntary contractions that move food through the gastrointestinal system.

Foot Drop

A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty in the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally.

Orthosis

A device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called an orthotic device.

Absorption

The transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells.

Lactose Intolerance

The inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.

Podiatrist

A person who treats the feet and their ailments.

Afebrile

Not feverish.

Supplemental Feeding

Feedings that supply nutrients that are lacking in a person’s diet.

Feces

Waste matter discharged from the bowels after food has been digested; excrement.

Ileostomy

A surgically created opening into the end of the small intestine to allow stool to be expelled.

Edentulous

Lacking teeth.

Trochanter Roll

A cylindrical prop such as a rolled-up towel or foam roll positioned around the lateral hip/thigh area to provide added support and prevent the legs from rolling outward.

Dialysis

An artificial means of removing the body’s waste products when the kidneys are no longer able to function properly.

cc’s Consumed

30 cc’s/mLs = 1 ounce; 1 ounce = 30 cc’s/mLs.

Enema

A procedure in which liquid is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents.

Flatus

Gas in or from the stomach or intestines, produced by swallowing air or by bacterial fermentation.

How many inches of the catheter do you need to clean?

4 inches