State Skills
Terminology
Abbreviations
Word Roots
Prefixes
100
For this skill, you lather all surfaces of wrists, hands and fingers producing friction, for at least 15 seconds.
What is handwashing?
100
This is another term for "elderly."
What is geriatric?
100
abd
What is abdomen?
100
cardi(o)
What is heart?
100
without, not
What is a-, an-
200
These items include gown, gloves, and protective eyewear.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
200
This is an infection that originates in the health care facility.
What is a nosocomial infection?
200
bid
What is twice a day?
200
cyst(o)
What is bladder?
200
ante-
What is before?
300
This is the angle degree to which you must position the client prior to feeding.
What is 45-90 degrees?
300
This type of diet is blended with liquid so the food is smooth without large particles.
What is pureed?
300
po
What is by mouth?
300
encephal(o)
What is brain?
300
bio-
What is life?
400
This is what you place under client prior to washing her perineal area.
What is a pad/linen protector?
400
This is the inability to express or understand speech.
What is aphasia?
400
ROM
What is Range of Motion?
400
gastr(o)
What is stomach?
400
dys-
What is difficult, abnormal?
500
These are the two items that must be provided to the client during the use of the bedpan.
What are toilet tissue and hand wipes?
500
These are small fluid-filled sacs found around joints.
What are bursae?
500
tid
What is three times a day?
500
erythr(o)
What is red?
500
brady-
What is slow?
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