Medical Therapeutics Study Guide
Across
- 1. The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood
- 3. New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
- 5. The study of body structure
- 6. process The natural occurrences in the body that produce the changes associated with growing old
- 7. A person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation.
- 8. A state of anxiety or nervous excitement
- 11. Activities of daily living
- 12. Right to enter; access admitting resident the individual being accepted into a Long Term Care Facility
- 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.
- 14. equipment Items such as eating utensils which are altered to make them easier to use by residents with functional limitations
- 16. wedge It is designed to separate the legs of a patient, often used after hip surgery.
- 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
- 19. Drugs that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria
- 20. side A weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side.
- 22. The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
- 23. Chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to heart muscle
- 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. Movement toward the midline of the body
- 2. A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
- 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. Impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding).
- 6. A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
- 7. Able to change as needed
- 9. thrusts Quick inward and upward pulls into the diaphragm to force an obstruction out of the airway
- 10. devices Special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident perform activities of daily living
- 11. Leaving a patient aftercare has been initiated before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training.
- 13. pressure mattress Air forced through the mattress on an alternating basis to decrease pressure on bony prominences
- 14. Specific tasks that need to be accomplished as part of the process
- 15. An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.
- 17. The act of walking
- 18. The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another
- 20. Without fever
- 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.
- 23. Fear or anxiety caused by the sudden realization of danger