Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care; Chapter 8 Question &Correct Answer ()

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care ; Chapter 8 Question &Correct Answer (2024 -2025) acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER -an illness that has rapid onset, is usually short -term, and is treated immediately. chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER -a disease or condition that is long -term or long -lasting and requires management of symptoms. scabies - CORRECT ANSWER -a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny mite burrowing into the skin, where it lays eggs; causes intense itching and a skin rash that may look like thin burrow tracks. shingles - CORRECT ANSWER -a skin rash caused by the varicella - zoster virus (VZV) that causes pain, tingling, itching, and a rash of fluid -filled blisters. wound - CORRECT ANSWER -a type of injury to the s kin. dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER -an inflammation of the skin causing swollen, reddened, irritated, and itchy skin. inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -swelling. arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER -a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing stiff ness, pain, and decreased mobility. autoimmune illness - CORRECT ANSWER -an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body. osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER -a common type of arthritis that usually affects the hips, knees, finge rs, thumbs, and spine; also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis. rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER -a type of arthritis in which joints become red, swollen, and very painful, resulting in restricted movement and possible deformi ties. osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER -a condition in which bones become porous and brittle, causing them to break easily. closed fracture - CORRECT ANSWER -a broken bone that does not break the skin. open fracture - CORRECT ANSWER -a broken bone that penetrates the skin; also known as compound fracture. partial weight -bearing (PWB) - CORRECT ANSWER -a doctor's order stating that a person is able to support some body weight on one or both legs. non-weig ht-bearing (NWB) - CORRECT ANSWER -a doctor's order stating that a person is unable to touch the floor or support any body weight on one or both legs. full weight -bearing (FWB) - CORRECT ANSWER -a doctor's order stating that a person has the ability to supp ort full body weight (100%) on both legs. prosthesis - CORRECT ANSWER -a device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of an accident, injury, illness, or birth defect; used to improve a person's ability to function and/or to improve appearance. muscular dystrophy (MD) - CORRECT ANSWER -a progressive, inherited disease that causes a gradual wasting away of muscle, weakness, and deformity. amputation - CORRECT ANSWER -the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand, arm, leg, or foot.