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.
Radial Pulse: Can cause frostbite.
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.
Additional Measurement Conversions
8 ounces = 240 mLs
210 mL = 7 ounces
420 mLs = 14 ounces
64 ounces = 1920 mLs
1 ounce = 30 mLs
5 ounces = 150 mLs
30 ounces = 900 mLs
240 mLs = 8 ounces
24 ounces = 720 mLs
True/False Questions
Hold the catheter near the ureter to prevent tugging when providing catheter care: True.
Abnormal Vital Signs
Circle the abnormal vital signs:
98.9 oral, 110, 24
101.6 rectal, 80, 16
100.0 axillary, 64, 16
97.8 oral, 102, 16
Catheter Cleaning
How many inches of the catheter do you need to clean? 4 inches.