B 1
single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; cause infections and can be spread form person to person
Bacteria
Proper cleaning of a patients; can be shower or bed bath
Bathing
elevation of bed in response to a certain skill being performed. Helps with proper body mechanics
Bed Height
confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)
Bedrest
Pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels; average 120/80 range 100-140/60-90
Blood Pressure
movement of air into and out of the lungs - pnea
breathing
nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture
Body Language
specific ideas that people hold to be true
Beliefs
microorganism present in human blood that can cause disease in humans.
Bloodborne Pathogen
the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury
Body Mechanics
Failure of blood to clot in response to appropriate stimulus
bleeding
food, water, air, and shelter that an organism needs to survive
Basic Needs
medical waste that could cause infection; needles, scalpel blades, blood, body parts
Biohazard
are considered restraints by OBRA
Bed rails (side rails)
Position of the body so it can function properly
Body alignment
as directed by nurse and care plan person uses toilet/pan at frequent regular intervals and is slowly increased.
Bladder Training
everything we do that can be directly observed; can be positive or negative - how you act
Behavior
group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
Body System
Changes that occur in the density of a bone, can cause fractures with less force (falls, etc.)
Bone Loss
The establishment of a "habit program" or a specific time to empty the bowel.
Bowel program
Connection to spinal cord. Filters information flow between peripheral nervous system and the rest of the brain.
Brain Stem
to keep the sheets and blankets from touching or putting pressure on the patient's limbs
Bed Cradle
the amount of heat in the body that is a balance between the amount of heat produced and the amount lost by the body; average oral T 98.6
Body Temperature
mental exhaustion created by long-term involvement in an emotionally demanding situation and accompanied by lowered performance and motivation
Burnout
loss of bone density causing them to fracture easily
Brittle Bones