Skin Conditions
This highly contagious skin infection is caused by a mite that burrows under the skin and causes intense itching and rash.
scabies
This general term refers to inflammation of the joints, causing stiffness, pain, and decreased mobility.
arthritis
This progressive disease causes muscle weakness and wasting, is inherited, and often appears in childhood.
muscular dystrophy
The medical term for this condition is cerebrovascular accident, which occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked or a vessel ruptures.
stroke
This condition is diagnosed when blood pressure consistently measures 130/80 or higher.
hypertension
This condition, also called herpes zoster, is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and appears as painful blisters.
shingles
This condition causes bones to lose density and become porous and brittle, making them break easily.
osteoporosis
Also called Lou Gehrig's disease, this progressive condition causes muscle atrophy and eventually leads to death.
ALS
When caring for a resident after a stroke, always refer to the affected side as this term, never as the 'bad side.'
weaker; involved
This disease occurs when blood vessels in the coronary arteries narrow due to fatty deposits, reducing blood supply to the heart.
coronary artery disease (CAD)
This type of closed wound is caused by blunt force trauma that damages tissue under the skin.
bruise or contusion
This term describes a broken bone that does not break through the skin.
closed fracture
This term describes the surgical removal of a body part, usually an arm, hand, leg, or foot.
amputation
This progressive disease causes stiffness, tremors, stooped posture, and a shuffling gait due to degeneration of brain cells.
Parkinson's disease
This chest pain or pressure occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen, often during exercise or stress.
angina
This general term refers to inflammation or swelling of the skin and includes conditions like eczema.
dermatitis
This surgical procedure replaces the head of the femur where it joins the hip and is often performed after a hip fracture.
hip replacement
This condition occurs when a person feels that an amputated limb is still there or experiences sensations in it.
phantom limb pain or sensation
This progressive disease affects the central nervous system when the myelin sheath covering nerves breaks down over time.
multiple sclerosis or MS
The medical term for a heart attack, this occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is completely blocked.
myocardial infarction or MI
Athlete's foot and ringworm are examples of this type of infection caused by organisms like yeasts and molds.
fungal
These special stockings help promote circulation after hip or knee replacement surgery and aid in preventing blood clots.
antiembolic or compression stockings
A prosthesis is also called an ________ limb. Amputees may use one or more of them.
artificial
This term describes paralysis or loss of function in the lower body and legs, often caused by spinal cord injury.
paraplegia
This condition occurs when the heart muscle is severely damaged and fails to pump blood effectively, causing fluid backup.
congestive heart failure
This skin condition affecting the lower legs is caused by fluid buildup and poor circulation, which can lead to open ulcers.
stasis dermatitis
This medical order means the resident is unable to touch the floor or support ANY weight on one or both legs.
non-weight-bearing
Name at least two complementary or nontraditional therapies.
massage, acupuncture, traditional medicine, chiropractic, etc.
This term describes loss of function in the legs, trunk, and arms, usually from a high spinal cord injury.
quadriplegia
These medications, sometimes called water pills, reduce fluid in the body and increase the need to urinate.
diuretics