Vocabulary ..A & B...03 Worksheet

A temporary suspension of breathing
Any device that is designed, made, or adapted to assist a person perform a particular task.
A piece of equipment that uses steam at high pressure to clean and remove all bacteria from objects used in medical operations and other equipment.
The temperature obtained by placing a thermometer in the armpit with the arm pressed closely to the side of the body for the time recommended by the manufacturer of the thermometer. The temperature obtained by this method is usually 0.5° to 1.0°F lower than oral.
A large group of unicellular microorganisms, spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped, many of which have potential for causing disease.
The elements required for survival and normal mental and physical health, such as food, water, shelter, protection from environmental threats, and love.
A washing or immersion of something, especially the body, in water, steam, etc., as for cleansing or medical treatment.
The measure of how high the complete bed is from the floor to the top of the mattress.
A legal term that applies to the unlawful application of force to the person of another
A muscular sac that stores the urine in the body. Also refers to the rubber bag portion inside of a blood pressure cuff.
Inability to see
The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood
One of the important nursing techniques to prepare the beds for residents to ensure comfort and useful position for a particular condition.
A structural support attached to the frame of a bed alongside of the mattress. It can support the resident's needs. It is considered a restraint if it prohibits the resident from transferring easily.
Restriction of a patient's activities, either partially or completely. A person may be required to remain in bed at all times or be permitted to ambulate to a toilet in the bathroom depending on the degree of restriction ordered..
The manner of conducting oneself, the response of an individual, person, or species to its environment
A mind set about health and illness which influence health behaviors.
A general term for pathogenic bacteria, viruses or other dangerous biologic agents, which my be in a clinical specimen.
A behavioral modification treatment technique for urinary incontinence that involves placing a patient on a toileting schedule. The time interval between urination is gradually increased in order to train the patient to remain continent.
The escape of blood from vessels.
An exhaustion of physical or emotional strength usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.
A term usually applied to bones liable to fracture on minimal force because of loss of structural strength from conditions such as OSTEOPOROSIS
The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through the mouth or nose due to muscle contraction and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation.
The portion of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord and functioning in the control of reflexes and such essential internal mechanisms as respiration and heartbeat.
Refers to how the head, shoulders, spine, hips, knees and ankles relate and line up with each other.
This establishes a regular time to stimulate the bowels to empty and help prevent involuntary bowel movements, constipation, and impaction of the bowels.