Week 1
What is the Abbreviation for ADL?
Activities of Daily Living
What does CHF stand for?
Congestive Heart Failure
What does COPD mean?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Definition: Fundamental requirements for survival (food, water, shelter, safety).
Purpose / Use: Ensure resident well-being.
Basic Needs
What is the abbreviation for fracture?
Fx
Definition: Legal documents specifying a person’s healthcare wishes if they cannot communicate.
Purpose / Use: Guide healthcare decisions according to resident’s preferences.
Advance Directives
What does is the abbreviation for BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
What does CMS stand for?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
What does DNR mean?
do not resuscitate
What does Dx stand for?
diagnosis
What does BID mean?
Twice a day
Definition: Impairment of speech or language.
Purpose / Use: Communicate effectively and support resident’s needs.
Aphasia
Definition: Practice of keeping a sterile environment free from pathogens.
Purpose / Use: Prevent infection in healthcare settings.
Asepsis
What is the abbreviation for "dyspnea on exertion"?
DOE
Definition: Abnormally slow heart rate.
Purpose / Use: Monitor for cardiac issues.
Bradycardia
Definition: A first aid procedure used to help a choking person by applying pressure to the abdomen to expel an object blocking the airway.
Purpose / Use: To clear the airway in choking emergencies.
Abdominal Thrust
Definition: Inhalation of food, liquid, or other substances into the lungs.
Purpose / Use: Prevent respiratory complications.
Key Measures / Notes: Position residents properly whil
Aspiration
Definition: Wasting away or decrease in size of a body part, usually muscles.
Purpose / Use: Recognize signs of immobility or disease.
Atrophy
What does CXR mean?
Chest X-Ray
What does HAI mean?
healthcare acquired infection
Definition: Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.
Purpose / Use: Maintain joint mobility and proper alignment.
Adduction
Definition: Free from germs or contamination.
Purpose / Use: Prevent infections during medical procedures.
Aseptic
Definition: The right of residents to make their own decisions about care.
Purpose / Use: Respect dignity and independence.
Autonomy
Definition: Skin that turns white when pressed and then returns to normal color.
Purpose / Use: Assess circulation and early pressure sore risk.
Blanchable Skin
What is the definition for Bradyapnea and the purpose?
Definition: Abnormally slow breathing.
Purpose / Use: Detect respiratory problems early.