Med
Term
Term
Slow breathing
Bradypnea
Protects against a particular disease that is invading the body at a given time
Specific Immunity
Process by which a person, with the help of a doctor, makes informed decisions about health care
Informed consent
ROM
Range of Motion
Use of words, spoken or written
Verbal Communication
blue or grey skin color
Cynotic
A clear yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells
Lymph
Failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm
BP
Blood Pressure
Different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences living together in the world
Cultural Diversity
difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Protects the body from disease in general
Nonspecific Immunity
Legal advocate for residents
I&O
Intake and Output
"Mrs Bell states she has a headache" is an example of this type of information
Subjective
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Receiving a vaccine produces this type of immunity
Acquired
Law that helps keep health information private
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
NPO
Nothing by Mouth
Accident, problem, or unexpected event during the course of care would require this type of report
Incident
Difficulty understanding spoken or written words
Receptive Aphasia
The skin and mucous membranes are this type of barrier for the immune system
Anatomic
Medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform CPR
NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
reporting or charting based on what you see, hear, touch, or smell is this type of information
Objective