Vocab I
A condition in which a joint becomes stiff and difficult to move because muscles shorten.
Contracture
A resident lying flat on their back is in this position.
Supine position
This nutrient helps build and repair body tissues.
Protein
Residents have the right to be treated with this at all times.
Dignity and respect
Paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body.
Paraplegia
Loss or difficulty of speech, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.
Aphasia
A resident lying on their abdomen or stomach is in this position.
Prone position
Residents who have difficulty swallowing may need this type of diet.
mechanical soft or pureed diet
A resident has the right to make choices about daily care, such as clothing or food preferences. This is called having the right to:
Independence and Self determination
Paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body.
Paraplegia
The wasting away or decrease in size of a muscle from lack of use.
Atrophy
A side-lying position often used for comfort and pressure relief.
Lateral position
Not drinking enough fluids can lead to this dangerous condition.
Dehydration
Staff must knock before entering because residents have a right to this.
Privacy
Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Angina
A person who helps protect and advocate for the rights of residents in long-term care.
Ombudsman
This position places the resident sitting upright at a 90-degree angle and helps with eating and breathing.
Fowler position
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Residents have the right to know about their care and participate in decisions. This is called:
Informed consent or participation
A contagious lung disease often abbreviated as TB.
Tuberculosis
Pain felt in a body part that has been amputated.
Phantom limb pain
This position is commonly used when giving an enema or helping prevent aspiration in some situations.
Sim’s position
A resident should usually be in this position while eating to reduce choking risk.
Fowler’s or upright position
It is against resident rights to hit, threaten, insult, or ignore a resident. This is called:
Abuse or Neglect
Lack of interest, emotion, or concern shown by a resident may be described as this.
Apathy.