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AEI 2 FINAL EXAM3-lead monitor: - ANS-ECG electrodes that are placed on the trunk in order to measure
the electrical activity of the heart
A majority of lower-level amputations occur as a result of what? - ANS-Peripheral
Vascular Disease (PVD)
Acquired amputation - ANS-Surgical removal of a limb due to disease, trauma or
infection
Angina - ANS-Chest pain that is described as squeezing, tightness, aching, burning, or
choking
Arterial Line: - ANS-Catheter inserted directly into the artery in order to provide
continuous monitoring of blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation - ANS--Blood through the heart slows and clots; emboli may develop in
ventricles
-Results in irregular and ineffective contractions in both atria (irregular heartbeat)
body powered prosthesis - ANS-Cable driven and controlled by gross body movements
Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF): - ANS-A distressing, persistent, subjective sense of
physical, emotional, or cognitive tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer or cancer
treatment that is not proportional to recent activity and interferes with usual functioning
Cardiac Ablation - ANS-Medical procedure used to destroy small areas of the heart that
are emitting dangerous signals that cause the heart to contract abnormally
Central Line: - ANS-Line inserted into a vein that end close to or within the heart. Types
of central lines include PICC (Peripherally inserted central catheter) and ports
Chemotherapy - ANS--Using drugs to kill cancer cells
-Antiproliferative = loss of hair
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): - ANS--Experienced by patients
undergoing treatment with certain neurotoxin chemotherapy agents such as platinum
drugs that cause disfunction or damage to peripheral nerves
, -Pain, symmetric, stocking-like presentation
Chest tube: - ANS-Inserted within the chest cavity into the pleural space to remove fluid,
blood, or air
Dangerously high blood pressure- seek medical care right away - ANS-180/120
Deep Partial-Thickness Burn - ANS--Destroys epidermis and extends into the dermis
-Painful; takes >3 weeks to heal
-Increased risk for scarring and infections
Diaphoresis - ANS-Generalized feeling of exhaustion
Disarticulation - ANS-An amputation through the joint
Dyspnea - ANS-Shortness of breath with activity or rest
Emerging Consciousness - ANS-Demonstrate minimal arousal, limited capacity to
interact with the environment and a significantly impaired ability to follow commands
and communicate with little to no intentional movement.
Ergonomics - ANS-Addresses human performance and well-being in relation to one's
job, equipment, tools, and environment. The goal is to improve health, safety, and
efficiency of both the worker and the workplace.
Full-Thickness Burn - ANS--Destroys all layers of the skin
-Dry and leather-like appearance
-Will require surgery for grafting
Hemovac: - ANS-Wound drainage device
High blood pressure (no other risk factors) - ANS-140/90
High blood pressure (with other heart risk factors) - ANS-130/80
Hormone therapy in oncology: - ANS-Using hormones to slow or stop cancer cell growth
(certain tumors may be more estrogen or more testosterone based)
Hospice - ANS-End of life care, typically the individual has less than 6 months
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