Chapter 22 terms!!!!

Alignment

the state of being properly positioned or arranged, often with a focus on the musculoskeletal system

Binder

A broad bandage most commonly used as an encircling support of the abdomen or chest

Clean catch specimen (midstream)

A method of collecting a urine sample to be tested. The clean-catch urine method is used to prevent germs

Closed bed

An unoccupied hospital bed that is made up and ready for a new patient, with all linens and blankets drawn up to the top of the mattress and under the pillows

Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening from the colon to the abdominal surface, allowing waste to exit the body into a colostomy bag.

Complete bed bath

A method of bathing a patient entirely in bed, providing full hygiene care while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.

Contracture

A condition in which a muscle or tendon contracts, leading to a shortening and tightening of the tissue, restricting movement and flexibility.

Defecate

To discharge feces from the bowels.

Edema

The accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces of tissues, often leading to swelling.

I&O

A method of measuring and recording the intake and output of fluids in a patient, used to assess fluid balance.

Mechanical lift

A device used to assist in the safe lifting and transferring of patients who are unable to move independently.

Micturate

To urinate or pass urine. (micturate)

Occult blood

Blood that is not visible to the naked eye but can be detected through chemical testing, often used to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.

Open bed

A bed that is not made up, with the linens turned down, usually prepared for a patient to get into or for a bed that is ready to be used.

Partial bed bath

A washing procedure for patients who require assistance with bathing but can wash some areas themselves. It typically involves washing the face, hands, back, and areas where the patient cannot reach.

Postmortem care

The care provided to a deceased patient to maintain dignity and respect, which includes cleaning the body, positioning it, and preparing it for viewing or transport.

Pressure ulcer

A localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, due to prolonged pressure, often in patients with limited mobility.

Restraints

Methods used to limit a patient's movement for safety, often employed in medical settings to prevent harm to themselves or others.

SCD

A medical device used to promote blood circulation and prevent deep vein thrombosis by sequentially inflating and deflating sleeves around the legs.

Stoma

A surgically created opening from an area inside the body to the outside

24-hr urine specimen

A test that measures the amount of substances passed in urine over a 24-hour period

Urinary drainage unit

A medical device that collects urine from the bladder and stores it in a collection bag

Void

To evacuate the bowels or bladder

Wound VAC

A medical device and treatment that uses suction to encourage wound healing