Terms
Signs & Symptoms
Legal
Abbreviations
Misc.
100
R.A.C.E.
What is rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish?
100
low or falling B/P, rapid weak pulse, rapid respiration, cold, moist skin, thirst, restlessness, confusion
What is S&S of shock?
100
making false statements orally
What is slander?
100
NPO
What is nothing by mouth?
100
localized injury to skin over a bony prominence
What is pressure ulcer?
200
breathing food, fluid or vomitus into lungs
What is aspiration?
200
fatigue, feelings of helplessness, anxiety, agitation,decreased sexual interest
What is S&S of depression?
200
unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful manner
What is negligence?
200
HTN
What is hypertension?
200
provides the framework for the body and movement of the body
What is the purpose of the musculo-skeletal system?
300
collapse of a portion of the lung
What is atelectasis?
300
chills, fever, pain or tenderness, nausea, discharge or drainage, heat or warmth in a body part
What is S&S infection?
300
Negligence by a professional person
What is malpractice?
300
-itis
What is inflammation?
300
produces hormones that regulate other organs in the body
What is the purpose of the endocrine system?
400
false beliefs and suspicion about a person or situation
What is paranoia?
400
restlessness, confusion, disorientation, anxiety, fatigue, increased pulse rate, cyanosis, dyspnea
What is S&S of hypoxia?
400
saying or doing something to trick, fool or deceive a person
What is fraud?
400
-ostomy
What is surgical opening for elimination of waste?
400
reposition every two hours, use heel or elbow protectors, prevent sheering, inspect skin, eggcrate mattresses, pillows for support
What are methods to prevent pressure ulcers?
500
blue color of lips, skin, nail beds or sclera
What is cyanosis?
500
urinating frequently, weight loss, dry itchy skin, tingling or loss of feeling in the feet
What is S&S of diabetes?
500
federal regulation covering patient privacy
What is HIPPA?
500
SOB
What is shortness of breath?
500
soapsuds enema, oil enema, tap water enema, saline enema, small volume enema
What is types of enemas CNA's can give?
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