Hygiene and Care of the Patient's Environment Crossword

a condition that is marked by discolored areas
when internal organs protrude through anopen incision
loss of the epidermis for example a scratch or abrasion
the softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture
a small gland in the skin which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair
glands that secrete substances onto an epithelial/skin surface by way of a duct
sweat glands are found only in certain locations of the body; for example the axillae (armpits)
ductless glands that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood
narrowing of blood vessels thus decreasing blood flow to an area of the body
enlargening of blood vessels this increasing blood flow to an area of the body
related to the side of the body
lying on the back
a supine position of the body with the legs separated, flexed, and supported in raised stirrups, originally used for childbirth
lying flat, especially face downward
a standard patient position in which the patient is seated in a semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees) and may have knees either bent or straight
patient lies face upward on a tilted table or bed with the pelvis higher than the head
a patient positioned on their back with the head and trunk raised to between 15 to 45 degrees, although 30 degrees is the most frequently used
the medical term for a person accidentally inhaling an object or fluid into their windpipe and lungs. This can lead to coughing, difficulty breathing, discomfort, and sometimes choking
the uppermost and largest part of the hip bone
a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine
The scapula (a.k.a. shoulder blade or wing bone), is the bone that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).
the rounded part forming the end of the penis