Lecture Notes: Medical Terminology with Nurse Eunice

Introduction

• Presenter: Nurse Eunice from Florida Training Academy
• Focus: Medical terminology with visuals
• Resources: Slides available at nurseunits.com ($5 for C&A bundle)

Key Medical Terms and Definitions

Movement Terms

• Abduction: Moving away from the midline of the body.
• Adduction: Bringing a body part towards the central axis of the body.
• Alignment: Proper body positioning to prevent falls and injuries.
• Ambulate: Walking from place to place.

Health Conditions

• Angina: Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
• Anorexia: Lack of appetite, important to monitor food intake.
• Anuria: Lack of urine production, often seen in end-stage conditions.
• Apnea: Absence of breathing, may require ventilator support.
• Atrophy: Wasting of muscles due to lack of movement or protein.

Patient Care

• Advocate: A person who defends or supports another.
• Asepsis: Being free of germs, achieved through proper handwashing.
• Aspiration: Choking on foreign matter in the respiratory tract.
• Biohazardous Waste: Blood or body fluid-contaminated items.
• Blood Pressure: Force of blood against vessel walls.

Medical Devices

• Catheter: Tube inserted into bladder to drain urine.
• Jerry Chair: Recliner with wheels for resident mobility.

Disease Control

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control): U.S. agency for controlling diseases.
• Communicable Disease: Contagious and easily spread between individuals.

Law and Ethics

• Assault & Battery: Threatening or touching without consent.
• False Imprisonment: Restricting someone's movement without permission.
• Malpractice: Negligent treatment causing harm.

Hygiene and Health

• Hygiene: Practices to maintain health through cleanliness.
• Hydration: Ensuring adequate fluid intake.

Body Systems and Functions

• Bowel Movement: Passage of feces, vital to prevent constipation.
• Digestion: Breaking down food for nutrient absorption.
• Elimination: Normal passage of urine and feces.

Patient Monitoring

• Concentrated Urine: Indicates dehydration, encourage fluid intake.
• Continence: Ability to control urination and defecation.
• Cyanosis: Bluish skin due to lack of oxygen.

Miscellaneous

• Enema: Fluid introduction into rectum for relieving constipation.
• Ethics: Proper conduct in patient care.
• Immunity: Protection against diseases.
• Incident: Unexpected events requiring documentation.

Conclusion

• Further Resources: Available on NurseUnits.com
• Contact: Encouragement to reach Nurse Eunice for support and resources.

Additional Notes

• Important to understand prefixes such as "a-" (lack of) and "dys-" (difficulty).
• Emphasized the importance of empathy and proper communication in patient care.
• Highlighted the role of the CDC in setting health and safety standards.

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