unit 8 - cna sisu

Abrasion

medical term for a minor superficial scrape of the skin

ADL

activities of daily living

anus

opening of the rectum (last part of the large intestine) to the outside body

aspiration

accidently inhaling your food or liquid through your vocal cords into your airway, instead of swallowing through your food pipe, or esophagus, and into your stomach

Colostomy

surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stroma) made in the abdominal wall

Cyanosis

bluish color in the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by a shortage of oxygen in the blood. it occurs when blood with low levels of oxygen turn blue or purple. this low oxgyen blood causes a blue-purple tint to the skin

dentures

removeable oral appliances that replace missing teeth.

diarrhea

passage of 3 or more lose stool

Erythema

redness of skin that occurs from capillary congestion. can occur with inflammation, as in sunburn with allergic reactions to drugs.

Flatulence

expulsion of gas from the intestines vis the anus aka farting

Foley Catheter

device that drain urine from your urinary bladder into a collection bag outside of your body when you cant pee on your own for medical reasonings.

Halitosis

common condition and most often caused by build up of bacteria in the mouth because of gum disease, food, or plaque

ileostomy

an opening to the ileum, part of the small intestine, from outside the body. an ileostomy provides a new path for waste to leave the body after part of the intestine has been removed.

incontinence

inability to control the flow of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or the escape of stool from the rectum (fecal incontinence)

nasal cannula

a device that gives additional oxygen through your nose. its a thin flexible tube that goes around your head and into your nose.

ostomy

an operation creating an opening (stroma) from an area inside the body to the outside. colostomy and urostomy are types of ostomy

perineal care

involves washing the genital and rectal areas of the body. should be done once a day during bed bath, shower, or tub bath. it is done more often when a patient is incontinent

pressure ulcer

damage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure on the area for a long time. this pressure can lessen blood flow to an affected area, which may lead to tissue damage and tissue death.

prothesis

device designed to replace a missing body part or to make a body part work better

toilet hat

have broad side wings to accommodate all toilet sizes and prevents leaks or spills. made from heavy duty plastic and have reinforced side ribbing, ensuring durability and reliability.

trachestomy

surgically created hole (stroma) in your windpipe (trachea) that provides alternate airway for breathing

UTI

infection in any part of the urinary system