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,Abandonment To leave or desert someone. To withdrawing medical care from a patient without
providing sufficient notice to the patient.
Abdominal thrust Method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is
choking.
Abductor wedge A health device that enables the user to maintain proper leg positioning while
recovering from hip replacements or fractures.
Abnormal vital signs A vital sign that is outside the normal range.
a. normal temperature: 97-99 degrees
b. normal pulse: 60-100 beats per minute
c. normal respirations: 12-24 respirations per minute (varies slightly between
sources)
d. normal blood pressure: 90/60-129/79
e. hypertensive crisis (emergency): 180/120
Abuse the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment
with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.
Accidents an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance
Activities things that are done for enjoyment or recreations, often done in groups. Helps the
residents socialize.
Acute an acute condition has a sudden onset and short recovery time
Adaptive adaptive equipment/devices help residents complete activities of daily living
Adaptive devices Devices that allow a person to perform ADL related tasks they would not otherwise
be able to perform. Examples include Items such as special eating utensils, raised
toilet seats, reachers, walkers, canes, etc.
, Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL activities of daily living include things like dressing, grooming, bathing, walking,
using the restroom, etc.
Admitting resident admission of a resident into a long-term care facility
Advanced directives legal documents that allow people to decide what medical care they wish to have if
they are unable to make these decisions themselves.
Affected side a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
Aging process the biological changes that take place overtime and affect the structure and
functioning of the body; Pertains to getting older.
Agitation The state of being restless, irritable, tense, or troubled
AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a disease of the immune system
transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated
needles.
Alzheimer's disease A progressive incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein
deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia.
Ambulation the act of walking
Angina Chest pain due to lack of blood flow to heart muscle
Anti-embolic stocking Special stockings used to help prevent swelling, prevent blood clots, and improve
circulation; Also called elastic stockings or TED stockings.
Words 2026 | Study Guide,
Definitions, Practice
Questions & Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Abandonment To leave or desert someone. To withdrawing medical care from a patient without
providing sufficient notice to the patient.
Abdominal thrust Method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is
choking.
Abductor wedge A health device that enables the user to maintain proper leg positioning while
recovering from hip replacements or fractures.
Abnormal vital signs A vital sign that is outside the normal range.
a. normal temperature: 97-99 degrees
b. normal pulse: 60-100 beats per minute
c. normal respirations: 12-24 respirations per minute (varies slightly between
sources)
d. normal blood pressure: 90/60-129/79
e. hypertensive crisis (emergency): 180/120
Abuse the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment
with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.
Accidents an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance
Activities things that are done for enjoyment or recreations, often done in groups. Helps the
residents socialize.
Acute an acute condition has a sudden onset and short recovery time
Adaptive adaptive equipment/devices help residents complete activities of daily living
Adaptive devices Devices that allow a person to perform ADL related tasks they would not otherwise
be able to perform. Examples include Items such as special eating utensils, raised
toilet seats, reachers, walkers, canes, etc.
, Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body
ADL activities of daily living include things like dressing, grooming, bathing, walking,
using the restroom, etc.
Admitting resident admission of a resident into a long-term care facility
Advanced directives legal documents that allow people to decide what medical care they wish to have if
they are unable to make these decisions themselves.
Affected side a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
Aging process the biological changes that take place overtime and affect the structure and
functioning of the body; Pertains to getting older.
Agitation The state of being restless, irritable, tense, or troubled
AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a disease of the immune system
transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated
needles.
Alzheimer's disease A progressive incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein
deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia.
Ambulation the act of walking
Angina Chest pain due to lack of blood flow to heart muscle
Anti-embolic stocking Special stockings used to help prevent swelling, prevent blood clots, and improve
circulation; Also called elastic stockings or TED stockings.
