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Terms in this set (141)
abdominal thrusts are used for a blocked airway
abduction Movement away from the midline
Abuse Causing or attempting to cause physical injury; sexual assault; placing another in fear of
imminent physical harm
ac before meals
adduction MOVEMENT TOWARD THE MIDLINE OF THE BODY
ad lib as desired
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agonal breathing irregular, gasping breaths that precede apnea and death
Always identify yourself with ___________ when dealing with your name
Alzheimer's clients.
Alzheimer's disease A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and finally, physical reasoning
antisepsis A process that greatly reduces the number of microorganisms on skin or other tissue
aphasia Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs
because of brain dysfunction.
Assault A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause
bodily harm if not stopped
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Bath temperature 105 degrees
Battery an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Unlawful touching of another
person.
Before giving a bath the NA should have the patient feel the water for comfort
blood pressure range for an adult 90/60--140/90
body mechanics A term used to refer to the way in which the body moves and maintains its balance by the
most efficient use of all its parts
bp blood pressure
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Terms in this set (141)
abdominal thrusts are used for a blocked airway
abduction Movement away from the midline
Abuse Causing or attempting to cause physical injury; sexual assault; placing another in fear of
imminent physical harm
ac before meals
adduction MOVEMENT TOWARD THE MIDLINE OF THE BODY
ad lib as desired
Nursing Fundamentals 1
,Page 2 Nursing Fundamentals
agonal breathing irregular, gasping breaths that precede apnea and death
Always identify yourself with ___________ when dealing with your name
Alzheimer's clients.
Alzheimer's disease A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and finally, physical reasoning
antisepsis A process that greatly reduces the number of microorganisms on skin or other tissue
aphasia Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs
because of brain dysfunction.
Assault A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause
bodily harm if not stopped
Nursing Fundamentals 2
, Page 3 Nursing Fundamentals
Bath temperature 105 degrees
Battery an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Unlawful touching of another
person.
Before giving a bath the NA should have the patient feel the water for comfort
blood pressure range for an adult 90/60--140/90
body mechanics A term used to refer to the way in which the body moves and maintains its balance by the
most efficient use of all its parts
bp blood pressure
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