STNA Vocabulary(2023)

abandonment Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training. abdominal thrust a strong push into the region between the thorax and pelvis (diaphragm) Hemlick maneuver 00:04 01:10 abduction pillow goes between the legs; it helps keep the legs spread abuse The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person accidents an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance activities things that are done for enjoyment, often as part of education and often in groups. adaptive devices special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs; also called assistive devices. ADL Activities of daily living admission the act or process of admitting admitting resident the individual being accepted into a Long Term Care Facility affected side a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side. aging process the natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes associated with growing old agitation commotion, excitement; uneasiness alternating pressure mattress [P]:alt pressure increase/decreases with use of pump; [TNI]:Assess on admit/schedule limited mobility + drainage, body fluids, contained pus, Stage III/IV; post operative flap, pain management; [R]: pressure can be reduced under bony prominences but increased under others Alzheimer's a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness ambulation walking or moving from one place to another amputees an individual who has had a limb removed anger a strong feeling of displeasure antiembolic stockings stockings made of elastic fabric that provide support promote blood flow and prevent the formation of blood clots anxiety An emotional state of high energy, with the stress response as the body's reaction to it. aphasia inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion appropriate response a reply that is made that is suitable for the circumstances arthritis inflammation of a joint or joints aseptic free from disease-causing microorganisms assistive device see addaptive devices. axillary temperature Temperature taken at the armpit back strain hurting ones back bacteria single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes bargaining occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live basic needs These are the things people cannot live without, such as food, clothing, and shelter. basic skin care Clean and moisturize your skin daily. Block the sun. Seek professional help for skin problems. Eat a balanced diet. Self screening. bathing the act of washing yourself (or another person) bathing resident the act of washing a patient bed cradle a metal or plastic frame suspended over the hospital bed to keep the weight of the linen off the resident's body bed height The level of a patient's bed bed position the position the bed is in. also controlled by buttons on the control of the bed. bedpan a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination bladder training goal is to gain control of urination done as directed by nurse and care plan person uses toilet/pan at frequent regular intervals and is slowly increased. Person has catheter which is clamped to prevent urine flow for periods of time (1-2hrs at first then up to 3-4hrs) to train bladder blindness the inability to see blood pressure the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels body alignment the way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another; posture body fluids tears, saliva, sputum (mucous coughed up), urine, feces, semen, vaginal secretions, and pus or other wound drainage body language nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture body mechanics The proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury. bowel program Program that manipulates factors within a person's control (timing of defecation, exercise, diet) to produce a regular pattern of comfortable defecation without medication or enemas breathing The process involving alternate inhalation and exhalation of air that ventilates the lungs. burnout exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation, usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration call light allows the patient to call for help via light and/or sound cancer disorder in which some of the body's own cells lose the ability to control growth cane held on strong side, goes forward with weak side before the strong side step after cardiac arrest Sudden, unexpected stopping of heart action; sudden cardiac death care impaired doing most if not all of the ADLs for an impaired resident care plan a written plan for each resident created by a nurse; outlines the steps taken by the staff to help the resident reach his or her goals cast bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal cataracts eye disease in which the lens becomes covered in an opaque film that affects sight, eventually causing total blindness. catheter care thorough cleaning of the perineal area (especially around the urethra) and the catheter tubing that extends outside of the body, to prevent infection cc's in an ounce 30 central nervous system the portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord cerebral vascular accident caused by interruption in blood flow to the brain due to a blockage or bleeding in a cerebral artery charge nurse registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;supervises the other nurses for a particular shift circulation the movement of substances within the body in body fluids clarification the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation clear liquid diet a diet that consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature and leave little residue in the intestine. Ex: Water, Sprite, Ginger Ale, all beverages without any residue, broth, Jello clergy the group of people who have been ordained for religious service cold compress a cold folded and moistened cloth or towel that is placed over a small area of the body for moist cold therapy combative resident resident with violent or hostile behavior. comfort care palliative care communication The exchange of information between people compensation something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) competency evaluation program state operated programto certify skills persons wanting to be a nurse assistant confidentiality the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals confused resident the inability to think clearly., a patient with a distorted mental status congestive heart failure inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues constipation Hard, slow stools that are difficult to eliminate; often a result of too little fiber in the diet constrict to make smaller or narrower, draw together, squeeze; to stop or cause to falter contact isolation used when caring for people infected with pathogens that can be transmitted directly or indirectly contamination The process of becoming unclean contracture a severe tightening of a flexor muscle resulting in bending of a joint converting measures one milliliter (mL) is a unit of measure equal to one cubic centimeter (cc). 1 oz.=30 mL or 30 cc. 1/4 cup= 2 oz.= 60 mL. 1/2cup= 4 oz.= 120 mL. 1 cup= 8 oz.= 240 mL. Use your facility's policies on whether to document using "mL" or "cc" COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; chronic bronchitis - bronchiole lining inflamed, excess mucus formed; emphysema - walls of alveoli break down; HYPOXIC DRIVE (not in asthma) cueing use of signals to indicate that a certain behavior is desired or that a certain behavior should stop CVA cerebrovascular accident (stroke) occurs when blood flow to the brain is impaired, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain tissue cyanotic the bluish color of the mucous membranes, nail beds, and skin that occurs when blood is not picking up an adequate amount of oxygen from the lungs death and dying Psychologist Elisabeth Kuber-Ross (1969) - described death as an orderly transition involving five distinct stages. 1) Denial 2) Anger 3) Negotiation 4) Resignation 5) Acceptance dehydration a serious reduction in the body's water content dementia a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes denial a defense mechanism in which unpleasant thought or desires are ignored or excluded from consciousness dentures false teeth depression The condition of feeling apathetic, hopeless, and withdrawn from others. developmental process family transitions, family stage task completion or progression, individual development, development of healt issues and family impact diabetes A condition of abnormal use of glucose, usually caused by too little insulin or lack of response to insulin. diabetic suffering from diabetes dialysis process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the bloodstream when the kidneys no longer function diastolic Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries. digestion the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body discharging resident the official release of a resident from a health care facility to their home; the team helps prepare the resident to leave disinfection destruction of pathogens by chemical or physical means