Medical Therapeutics Study Guide

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Across
  1. 1. The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood
  2. 3. New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
  3. 5. The study of body structure
  4. 6. process The natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes associated with growing old
  5. 7. A person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation.
  6. 8. A state of anxiety or nervous excitement
  7. 11. Activities of daily living
  8. 12. Right to enter; access admitting resident the individual being accepted into a Long Term Care Facility
  9. 13. (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products, especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
  10. 14. equipment Items such as eating utensils which are altered to make them easier to use by residents with functional limitations
  11. 16. wedge It is designed to separate the legs of a patient, often used after hip surgery.
  12. 17. directives A legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a terminal illness or during the dying process
  13. 19. Drugs that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria
  14. 20. side A weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
  15. 22. The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
  16. 23. Chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to heart muscle
  17. 24. stockings / TED hose/compression stockings Elastic stockings that need to be put on in the mornings before the resident gets out of bed for poor circulation
Down
  1. 1. Movement toward the midline of the body
  2. 2. A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
  3. 3. vital signs Any reading outside of these ranges: Heart Rate 60-100, Blood Pressure 120/80, Temperature 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, 37 degrees Celsius, Respiratory rate 12-20 breaths/minute, Pulse Ox >95%; You report/Communicate to charge nurse
  4. 4. Impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding).
  5. 6. A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
  6. 7. Able to change as needed
  7. 9. thrusts Quick inward and upward pulls into the diaphragm to force an obstruction out of the airway
  8. 10. devices Special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident perform activities of daily living
  9. 11. Leaving a patient aftercare has been initiated before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training.
  10. 13. pressure mattress Air forced through the mattress on an alternating basis to decrease pressure on bony prominences
  11. 14. Specific tasks that need to be accomplished as part of the process
  12. 15. An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.
  13. 17. The act of walking
  14. 18. The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another
  15. 20. Without fever
  16. 21. Care Housing and 24-hour care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care facilities offer a safe, uniquely designed environment for residents with a focus on improving quality of life, reducing confusion, and preventing wandering.
  17. 23. Fear or anxiety caused by the sudden realization of danger