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Key Terms: Exam #2

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Abrasion

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a partial-thickness wound caused by the scarping away or rubbing of the skin

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arterial ulcer

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an open wound on the foot, ankle, or lower leg caused by poor arterial blood flow

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chronic wound

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a wound that does not heal easily and within about 3 months

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circulatory ulcer

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an open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins; aka vascular ulcer

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diabetic foot ulcer

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an open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes

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excoriation

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loss of the epidermis caused by scratching or when skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material

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incision

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a cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument; it creates an opening into an organ or body space

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laceration

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An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges

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penetrating wound

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an open wound that breaks the skin and enters a body area, organ, or cavity

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puncture wound

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an open wound made by a sharp object

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purulent drainange

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thick green, yellow, or brown drainage

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sanguineous drainage

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bloody (sanguis) drainage

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serosanguineous drainage

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thin, watery drainage (zero) that is blood-tinged (sanguineous)

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skin tear `

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a break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis separates from the underlying tissues

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venous ulcer

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an open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor venous blood flow; aka stasis ulcer

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wound

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a break in the skin or mucous membrane

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body prominence

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an area where the bone sticks out or projects form the flat surface of the body; pressure point

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colonized

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the presence of bacteria on the wound surface or in the wound tissue; the person does not have signs and symptoms of an infection

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epidermal stripping

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removing the epidemic as tape is removed from the skin

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eschar

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thick, leathery dead tissue that may be loose or adhered to the skin; it is often black or brown

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intact skin

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normal skin and skin layers without damage or breaks

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slough

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dead tissue that is shed from the skin; it is usually light colored, soft, and moist; may be stringy at times

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development

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changes in mental, emotional, and social function

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growth

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the physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner

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geriatrics

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the care of aging people

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gerontology

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the study of the aging process

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elective surgery

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surgery done by choice to improve life or well-being

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embolus

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a blood clot (thrombus) that travels through the vascular system untill it lodges in a blood vessel

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regional anesthesia

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the loss of sensation, produced by a drug, in a large area

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thrombus

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blood clot

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dorsal recumbent position

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the supine position with the legs together; aka horizontal recumbent position

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genupectoral position

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aka knee-chest position; the person kneels and rests the body on the knees and chest; the head is turned to 1 side, the arms are above the head or flexed at the elbows, the back is straight, and the body is fixed about 90 degrees at the hips

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laryngeal mirror

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an instrument used to examine the mouth, teeth, and throat

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lithotomy position

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the patient lies on their back with the hips at the edge of the exam table, knees flexed, and hips externally rotated; feet are in stirrups

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nasal speculum

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instrument used to examine the nose

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ophthalmoscope

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a lighted instrumented used to examine the internal eye

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otoscope

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a lighted instrument used to examine the external ear and the eardrum (tympanic membrane)

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tuning fork

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an instrumennt used to test hearing

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glucosuria

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sugar in the urine

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hematoma

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a swelling that contains bloods

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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hemoptysis

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bloody sputum

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ketone

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a substance appearing in urine from the rapid breakdown of fat for energy: aka acetone, ketone body

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melena

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black, tarry stool

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sputum

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mucus from the respiratory system when expectorated (expelled) through the mouth

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apnea

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the lack or abscense of breathing

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atelectasis

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the collapse of a portion of the lung

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Biot's respirations

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rapid and deep respirations followed by 10 to 30 seconds of apnea

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bradypnea

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slow breathing; respirations are fewer than 12 per minute

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Cheyne-Stokes respirations

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Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow; breathing may stop for 10-12 seconds

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dyspnea

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difficult, labored, or painful breathing

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hypoxemia

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a reduced amount of oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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cells do not have enough oxygen

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Kussmaul respirations

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very deep and rapid respirations

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orthopnea

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breathing deeply and comfortably only when sitting up

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orthopedic position

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sitting up and leaving over a table to breathe

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respiratory depression

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slow, weak respirations at a rate of fewer than 12 per minute

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing; respirations are more than 20 per minute

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hemothorax

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blood in the speural space

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patent

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open and unblocked

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pleural effusion

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the escape and collection of fluid in the pleural space

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pneumothorax

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air in the pleural space

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suction

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the process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid

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tracheostomy

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a surgically created opening in the neck into the trachea