Medical Terminology
Tachy means
Elevated or rapid
OCD means
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Where is the prostate located?
Below the bladder
What is an ombudsman?
Advocates for residents/patients
Bradypnea is
Decreased or slow breathing
Washing hands repeatedly when they aren't dirty is a form of
What is BPH?
Benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
What document determines what a CNA's scope of practice is?
State's Nurse Practice Act
Supine means
Lying on one's back
Which disorder is caused by an extra 21st chromosome?
Down's Syndrome
What is a TURP?
Transurethral resection of the prostate
What are 3 types of paralysis?
paraplegia, hemiplegia, quadriplegia
Trendelenburg is
When the head of the bed is lowered & the feet are elevated
AD is a common abbreviation for
Alzheimer's Disease
What is a UTI?
Urinary tract infection
What are some ways to prevent falls?
Use night lights, ensure rugs are secured to the floor, be sure floor is clear of clutter
OU means
Both eyes
How should you care for a person with AD?
Cluster care, have equipment ready
What is a common cause of UTIs in a healthcare setting?
Catheters
Natural light is required by law in what setting?
Assisted Living Residences