Chpter 6
illness
Loss of physical or mental health
health
a state of well being in all dimensions of one's life
an instrument used to test hearing
tuning fork
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
how does resident leave the hospital
by wheelchair
ADL
what is activities of daily living
emotional health
the ability to function well and to adapt appropriately to circumstances
elective surgery
surgery that is scheduled bu non urgent
Sim's
lies on the left side
B/P is nomal, Temp 39, pulse 80. What do you do with this information
give to nurse once client is selttled
holism
a concept that considers the whole person
WHO
World Health Organizaiton
official departure of a client
admission comfort
show them their room, and surrounding area
report to nurse immediatley
high B/P and or irregular pulse
disability
loss of physical or mental function
spiritual health
a belief in a purpose great than self
thrombus
a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel
introduce self
first thing to do when meeting a resident
after surgery client must do deep breathing exercises
to prevent respiratory complications
Physical health
well- being in the physical dimension, body is strong, fit and free from disease
Social support system
an informal group of people who help each other or others outside the group
otoscope
a lighted instrument used to examine the external ear and the eardrum
supine position
lies flat on back
upon leaving the hospital you notice that the client has become SOB. What is that
Short of breath and must be reported to nurse before client can leave.