PCT Module 1 Patient Care
Aspiration - ANSinadvertent inhalation of fluid or different substances into the lungs; additionally,
the withdrawal or elimination, thru a syringe or other equipment, of a substance or cloth from the
frame
atherosclerosis - ANSa disease resulting from the buildup of plaque from fats and ldl cholesterol
inside the arteries, therefore in part or absolutely blocking move to vital organs
bile - ANSa fluid the liver produces and stores inside the gallbladder to assist digest fats
biohazard - ANSbiological or chemical substance that is risky to humans and the surroundings
cannula - ANSa oxygen-transport device such as a period of tubing with small prongs for
putting into the nares
capillary replenish - ANSa take a look at that involves size by using visual inspection of the time
it take for blood to go back to distal capillaries together with below the fingernails, after
blanching with the aid of making use of pressure with a finger
CPR - ANScardiopulmonary resuscitation; a procedure concerning chest compressions and
rescue respiratory that provides air change and blood stream to a person whose pay attention
has stopped beating and isn't always breathing
crepitus - ANSgrating sound within an arthritic joint
tradition and sensitivity - ANSa lab test that grows micro-organisms from physical specimens to
perceive organisms inflicting disorder and medicinal drugs with a view to kill them
diaphoresis - ANSexcessive sweating
diastolic blood stress - ANSthe stress in opposition to the atrial walls of the heart while it is at
rest; the bottom quantity of a blood pressure
dyspnea - ANSdifficult or worked respiratory
electrode - ANSa small sensor placed on the pores and skin to hit upon and record the heart's
electric hobby
emesis - ANSvomited fabric
Aspiration - ANSinadvertent inhalation of fluid or different substances into the lungs; additionally,
the withdrawal or elimination, thru a syringe or other equipment, of a substance or cloth from the
frame
atherosclerosis - ANSa disease resulting from the buildup of plaque from fats and ldl cholesterol
inside the arteries, therefore in part or absolutely blocking move to vital organs
bile - ANSa fluid the liver produces and stores inside the gallbladder to assist digest fats
biohazard - ANSbiological or chemical substance that is risky to humans and the surroundings
cannula - ANSa oxygen-transport device such as a period of tubing with small prongs for
putting into the nares
capillary replenish - ANSa take a look at that involves size by using visual inspection of the time
it take for blood to go back to distal capillaries together with below the fingernails, after
blanching with the aid of making use of pressure with a finger
CPR - ANScardiopulmonary resuscitation; a procedure concerning chest compressions and
rescue respiratory that provides air change and blood stream to a person whose pay attention
has stopped beating and isn't always breathing
crepitus - ANSgrating sound within an arthritic joint
tradition and sensitivity - ANSa lab test that grows micro-organisms from physical specimens to
perceive organisms inflicting disorder and medicinal drugs with a view to kill them
diaphoresis - ANSexcessive sweating
diastolic blood stress - ANSthe stress in opposition to the atrial walls of the heart while it is at
rest; the bottom quantity of a blood pressure
dyspnea - ANSdifficult or worked respiratory
electrode - ANSa small sensor placed on the pores and skin to hit upon and record the heart's
electric hobby
emesis - ANSvomited fabric
