abbreviations

Sims

Left side lying position

Lateral

Lying on either right or left side

Supine

Lying flat on the back

Fowler’s

Semi sitting position 45 to 60 inches

Prone

Lying on stomach

Name 5 vital signs

Temp, pulse, respiratory, blood pressure, pain

Normal range for temperature

97-99

Normal range for pulse

60 to 100

Normal range for Respiratory

12-20

Normal range for pain

0-10

What are advance directives?

Statement that tells the doctor what care the person wants if they can’t speak for themselves no more

2 examples of advance directives

Living will, DNR

What is the medical term for high blood pressure

Hypertension

What is the medical term for low blood pressure

Hypotension

What is Dysphagia

Having trouble swallowing foods or liquids

What is dyspnea

Having trouble breathing or feeling shortness of breath

What is hemiplegia

means paralysis or loss of movement on one side of the body.

Empathy

understanding and sharing how someone else feels.

Sympathy

feeling sorry for someone’s pain or sadness.

What is contracture

a muscle becomes stiff or short, making it hard to move a joint.

What is DNR and what does it mean

Do not restart them

What is cyanotic

the skin or lips look blue or gray because there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

what is the normal blood pressure range

100-120/60-80

What is an ombudsman

a person who helps protect the rights of residents in a care facility and helps solve problems or complaints they may have.

What is a prosthesis

artificial body part that replaces a missing arm, leg, or other body part.

What is angina pectoris

chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen.

Tympanic

Temp taken in ear

Rectal

Temp taken in the rectum

Oral

Temp taken in the mouth

Auxiliary

Temp taken in the armpit

Temporal

Temp taken on the forehead

hemiparesis

hemiparesis is the partial or mild weakness on one side

respiratory

Nose, mouth, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm.

what does the respiratory system do

helps your body get oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. Oxygen is needed for your body to make energy, and carbon dioxide is waste your body needs to get rid of.

What does the cardiovascular system do

pumps blood around your body. It carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells and removes waste like carbon dioxide.

cardiovascular system

Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood.

urinary system

Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

what does the urinary system do

removes waste and extra water from your body as urine. It helps keep your body’s balance of water and salts

what does the digestive system do

breaks down food into nutrients your body can use. It absorbs nutrients and removes waste.

digestive system

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus.

Nervous system

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

what does the nervous system do

controls the body and sends messages between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. It helps you sense things, move, and think.

how ml’s are in oz

30 ml = 1 oz

how much is 1 cup?

8 oz

how much is 1 kg

2.2 pounds

how much is milliliters

1 liter