STNAVOCAB A-E
The Heimlich maneuver or an action to dispel an object from a choking
Abdominal Thrust
victims throat.
pillow designed to use after hip surgery to prevent hip from moving ou
Abduction pillow/wedge
joint
the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person
Abuse
another
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
Accidents
typically resulting in damage or injury.
Accountable to be responsible
personal daily care tasks, including bathing, skin, nail, and hair care, wa
activites of daily living (ADLs)
eating and drinking, mouth care, dressing, transferring, and toileting
Adaptive Devices/Equipment Devices used to assist with daily tasks ex. eating, changing, etc.
Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
Admission entry of a patient into a health care facility
beginning process of a patient; admission of a resident into a long term
Admitting Resident
care facility
, STNAVOCAB A-E
a document stating a person's wishes about health care when that pers
Advance Directive
cannot make his or her own decisions
a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or
Affected Side
"involved" side.
Aging Process The process of becoming older.
Agitation a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, d
Alzheimer's disease to generalized degeneration of the brain. Results in memory loss, cogn
impairment, and behavior changes .
Ambulation walking
Amputees an individual who has had a limb removed
Anatomy The study of body structure
Anger a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Angina Pectoris chest pain
stockings made of elastic fabric that provide support promote blood f
Antiembolic
and prevent the formation of blood clots
The Heimlich maneuver or an action to dispel an object from a choking
Abdominal Thrust
victims throat.
pillow designed to use after hip surgery to prevent hip from moving ou
Abduction pillow/wedge
joint
the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person
Abuse
another
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
Accidents
typically resulting in damage or injury.
Accountable to be responsible
personal daily care tasks, including bathing, skin, nail, and hair care, wa
activites of daily living (ADLs)
eating and drinking, mouth care, dressing, transferring, and toileting
Adaptive Devices/Equipment Devices used to assist with daily tasks ex. eating, changing, etc.
Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
Admission entry of a patient into a health care facility
beginning process of a patient; admission of a resident into a long term
Admitting Resident
care facility
, STNAVOCAB A-E
a document stating a person's wishes about health care when that pers
Advance Directive
cannot make his or her own decisions
a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or
Affected Side
"involved" side.
Aging Process The process of becoming older.
Agitation a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, d
Alzheimer's disease to generalized degeneration of the brain. Results in memory loss, cogn
impairment, and behavior changes .
Ambulation walking
Amputees an individual who has had a limb removed
Anatomy The study of body structure
Anger a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Angina Pectoris chest pain
stockings made of elastic fabric that provide support promote blood f
Antiembolic
and prevent the formation of blood clots
