Healthcare Terminology Flashcards

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24-hour urine specimen

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A urine specimen consisting of all urine voided in a 24-hour period.

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Abandonment

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When a CNA does not finish an assignment and/or leaves work early without attending to their resident’s needs. The elderly depend on others to help them do their Activities of Daily Living.

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Abdominal thrusts

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A method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking; previously called the Heimlich maneuver. Do not do abdominal thrusts on someone who has a good or strong cough. Instead, observe closely and report the situation to the nurse.

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Abduction pillow

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Also called a wedge; a certain kind of pillow used to immobilize a patient's legs just after hip surgery. It is made of a large, thick piece of foam shaped like an acute triangle and can be used in a logroll.

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Abduction

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Moving a body part away from the midline of the body.

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Abnormal vital signs to report

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Vital signs that are high or low compared to ‘normal’ vital signs; abnormal vital signs (V.S.) can be an indication of illness.

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Abrasion

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An injury which rubs off the surface of the skin.

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Abuse

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Purposely causing physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone; also includes misappropriation of resident funds or property (stealing) and holding someone against their will.

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Acceptance

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One of the 5 stages of grief on loss of a person or dying. Persons who achieve acceptance of their death have generally given themselves permission to process their emotions and come to terms with a new reality.

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Accountable

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Obligation to report, explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable.