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STNA STATE TEST STUDY GUIDE 2022 NEW EXAM UPDATE ACTUAL SOLUTION
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STNA STATE TEST STUDY GUIDE 2022 NEW EXAM UPDATEACTUAL SOLUTION
abandonment - withdrawing support from someone
abduction pillow - pillow placed between legs while rolling them
alternating pressure mattress - helps prevent bed sores, multiple air cells fill and empty
alternately
aseptic - sterile, germ free
atrophy - wasting away of body tissue from lack of use and movement
central nervous system - consists of brain and all nerves running thru body that controls
movement and feeling
communicable - contagious, can be passed from one person to another
dysuria - painful or difficult urination
jaundice - yellowing of the skin usually due to liver damage
multiple sclerosis - a disease affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
palliative care - special care focusing on comfort and relieving pain when a person is
close to death
trochanter roll - a roll placed on the outside of the hip to keep it straight
aphasia - difficulty speaking
cyanotic - blueish color on areas such as nails and skin when they dont receive enough
water
decubitus ulcer - bed sores from lack of movement
diastolic - heart at rest; the bottom number on blood pressure readings
gastric feedings - feeding thru the stomach
ileostomy - removed all large intestine and part of small. liquid feces
integumentary system - skin
ombudsman - investigates complaints
, systolic - the heart contracting, the top number on a blood pressure reading
tachycardia - a pulse faster than 100
bradycardia - a pulse slower than 60
a - before
abd - abdomen
ac - before meals
adl - activities of daily living
ad lib - as desired
am - morning
amb - ambulate
AP - apical pulse
ax - axillary, armpit
bid - twice a day
BM - bowel movement
BP - blood pressure
brp - bathroom privileges
c - with
CA - cancer
cath - catheter
cc - cubic centimeter
c/o - complains of
CHF - congestive heart failure
CNA - certified nursing assistant
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