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device used by residents to summon staff for assistance
Call Light
any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division
Cancer
sudden, unexpected stoppage of heart action, often leading to sudden cardiac death
Cardiac Arrest
One ounce = 30
1 _____ = 1 _____
cc's/ml's
a nurse responsible for a team of healthcare workers
charge nurse
deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow
coma
difficulty in passing stools
constipation
It is made up of clear liquids and foods that are liquid at room temperature
clear liquid diet
a written plan for each resident created by a nurse; outlines the steps taken by the staff to help the resident reach his or her goals
care plan
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
CVA
When food or another object gets stuck in the airway
choking
The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface.
cleaning
Resident is sometimes uncooperative and may refuse care and/or strike out at staff
combative resident
a set of measures to prevent the spread of infectious agents through direct or indirect contact with a patient or their environment
contact precautions
A resident who is unable to think with clarity or act with understanding
confused resident
The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Cardiovascular System
clouding of the lens of the eye
Cataract
the network of organs and vessels that transport blood throughout the body
circulatory system
consists of the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
to lead; to oversee; how one presents themselves; behavior shown during actions
conduct
The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
contracture
loss of function in or ability to care for one's self; partial or complete loss
Care Impaired
A chemical that destroys, neutralizes, or Inhibits the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.
chemical disinfection
the order of authority within a facility
Chain of Command
an emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Tube inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
Catheter
A disease that may be transmitted directly or indirectly from one individual to another - contagious
communicable
anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
contamination
converting liquid volumes to milliliters to determine what they drank
calculate intake
A body of officials who perform religious services, such as priests, ministers or rabbis.
clergy
loss of ability to think logically; concentration and memory are affected
cognitively impaired
a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the abdomen
colostomy
An assessment of mental health and/or decision making capacity
competency evaluation
A condition resulting from the heart's inability to pump out all the blood that returns to it; blood backs up in the veins leading to the heart, causing an accumulation of fluid in various parts of the body (CHF)
congestive heart failure
a severe cough that exceeds normal intervals and must be taken seriously, and treated quickly. If this occurs during eating it could indicate choking
coughing excessively