Terms To Know 12/05/23

advance directive

antecubital

antiseptic

arrhythmia

asepsis

aspiration

atherosclerosis

culture and sensitivity

diaphoresis

distal

dorsal

dyspena

edema

emesis

empathy

hematoma

intercostal

ischemia

durable power of attorney

maceration

• Advance directive: Legal document for healthcare preferences in case of incapacity.

  Antecubital: Area in front of the elbow.

  Antiseptic: Substance inhibiting microorganism growth.

  Arrhythmia: Irregular heartbeat.

  Asepsis: Absence of harmful microorganisms.

  Aspiration: Inhaling fluid or foreign objects into lungs.

  Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in arteries.

  Culture and sensitivity: Lab test identifying infection-causing microorganism and effective antibiotic treatment.

  Diaphoresis: Excessive sweating.

  Distal: Situated away from body center or point of attachment.

  Dorsal: Referring to the back or upper side of the body.

  Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing.

  Edema: Abnormal fluid accumulation causing swelling.

  Emesis: Vomiting or expulsion of stomach contents.

  Empathy: Ability to understand and share others' feelings.

  Hematoma: Localized collection of blood outside blood vessels.

  Intercostal: Referring to spaces between ribs.

  Ischemia: Insufficient blood supply due to vessel blockage.

  Durable power of attorney: Legal document designating healthcare decision-maker.

  Maceration: Softening and breaking down of skin or tissue due to moisture exposure.

  Advance directive: Legal document for healthcare preferences.

• Antecubital: Area in front of the elbow joint.

• Antiseptic: Inhibits microorganism growth, prevents infection.

• Arrhythmia: Irregular heart rhythm.

• Asepsis: Absence of harmful microorganisms.

• Aspiration: Inhaling fluid or foreign objects into lungs.

• Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in arteries, reduces blood flow.

• Culture and sensitivity: Identifies infection type, determines effective antibiotic treatment.

• Diaphoresis: Excessive sweating.

• Distal: Farther from body center or reference point.

• Dorsal: Back or upper side of body.

• Dyspnea: Difficulty or labored breathing.

• Edema: Swelling from fluid accumulation in tissues.

• Emesis: Vomiting.

• Empathy: Understanding and sharing others' feelings.

• Hematoma: Collection of blood outside vessels due to injury.

• Intercostal: Spaces between ribs.

• Ischemia: Insufficient blood supply to organ or tissue.

• Durable power of attorney: Designates healthcare decision-maker for incapacitated individual.

• Maceration: Softening or breaking down of skin from prolonged moisture exposure.