Fundamentals of Nursing: NUR501- week 2 Flashcards

any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move his or her arms, legs, body, or head freely.

the accumulation of fluid appears as localized swelling

the absensce of pathogenic microorganisms

sterile technique prevents contamination of an open wound and serves to isolate the operative area from the unsterile environment, maintains a sterile field for surgery

clean technique that reduces the number of organisms present and preventing the transfer of organisms

when the pathogen multiplies and causes clinical signs and symptoms

individuals view of self

individuals overall feeling of self-worth or the emotional appraisal of self-concept

attitude related to the body, including physical appearance, structure, or function

basic tasks of everyday life such as eating, dressing, toileting, bathing

type and amount of exercise or activity that the patient is able to perform

mobility

cleaning patients genital and anal area

bath administered to totally dependent patient in bed

a collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

encourages deep inspirations

inadequate tissue oxygenation at the cellular level

clinical sign of hypoxia. it is the subjective sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing

abnormal condition where a patient uses multiple pillows when reclining to breathe easier or sits leaning forward with arms elevated

continuous positive airway pressure. ventilatory support used to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea, heart failure, and preterm infants with underdeveloped lungs

bi-level positive airway presure. uses both inhalative pressure and exhalitive pressure

encourages voluntary deep breathing by providing visual feedback

involves deep inspiration and prolonged expiration through pursed lips to prevent alveolar collapse

chronic difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings from sleep, and or a short sleep or non-restorative sleep

a dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep and wake states

rapid eye movement sleep. this is the phase of sleep at the end of sleep cycle

non rapid eye movement sleep. this is the first four stages of sleep

disorder characterized by the lack of airflow through the nose and mouth for periods of 10 seconds or longer during sleep

a problem people face as a result of not sleeping

difficulty swallowing

urine formation

decreased urine output despite normal intake

surgical opening created in the colon

temporary or permanent artificial opening in the abdominal wall

surgical opening created in the ileum

results from unrelieved constipation. it is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel.

the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus