A&P
Term used for the genital area.
What is Perineal?
Once a day.
What is QD?
The deterioration of mental capacity.
What is dementia/alzheimers?
Blueish color to the skin due to lack of oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
Assisting the client with movement of joints to prevent contractures.
What is ROM?
The body's basic defense against dirt and germs.
What is the Integumentary System?
As needed.
What is PRN?
Decrease in bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
Swelling.
What is edema?
ADL's
What are activities of daily living?
This side of the brain controls the left side of the body.
What is the right side?
Three times a day.
What is TID?
The loss of control of bowel and bladder.
What is incontinence?
Absence of breath.
What is apnea?
OBRA
What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?
Consists of arteries, veins and capillaries.
What is the Circulatory System?
Nothing by mouth.
What is NPO?
Known as a "mini-stroke"
What is a transient ischemic attack?
What is aphasia?
The healthcare act that provides the privacy of patient information.
What is HIPAA?
Peristalsis is one function of this process.
What is digestion?
After meals.
What is PC?
AKA a heart attack.
What is a myocardial infarction?
Free from presence of bacteria.
What is aseptic?
This medical coverage is for those over 65 and permanently disabled.
What is Medicare?