Course 1
A strain of bacteria that is very difficult to treat with common antibiotics
Multi-drug resistant organisms
Erikson's for stage is Trust vs
Mistrust
copious
large amounts
Any injury caused by unrelieved pressure. Also known as decubitus
ulcer, bedsore
Pressure ulcer
Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
adduction
The science of designing a job, job equipment, and workplace to fit the
worker. For example, a desk chair with adequate back support
Ergonomics
Difficult, laboured, or painful breathing.
Dyspnea
anuria
no urine
"A break or rip in the skin; the epidermis separates from the
underlying tissue
Skin tear
A deficiency of oxygen to the cells
hypoxia
An infection acquired while a person is a patient, client, or resident in a health
care facility or receiving care form a health care provider
Health-care associated infections HAI
A chemical substance produced by the cells of specialized glands and secreted into the bloodstream
hormone
Erythrocyte
Red blood cells
The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle.
Contracture
Thin, watery drainage that is blood-tinged
serosanguineous drainage
PPCA stands for
Persons for protection in care act
The body’s reaction to anything it does not recognize as a normal body substance.
Nonspecific immunity
Hemoptysis
Blood in sputum
Also know as permanent plantar flexion
Foot drop
Normal ranges for vital signs
BP 100-140
60-90
P60-100
SPO2 95%-100%
T 35.5-37.5
R 12-20
GOA
Government Organizational act
The smooth muscle contraction that involuntarily pushes food forward in the digestive tract in one direction in a wavelike motion.
peristalsis
Necrotic
Dead
A drop in blood pressure when the client stands up
orthostatic hypotension
Rapid breathing respirations are 24 or more per minute.
Tachypnea