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cna chapter 20-22

vocab

QuestionAnswer
Dilate To enlarge or expand
Constrict to make narrower or smaller
Cyanosis bluish color to the skin due to a lack of oxygen in blood
Sitz bath a type of bath in which only the genital and anal areas are soaked
enema a fluid injected into rectum and lower colon that empties bowel
Rectal Tube tube placed in rectum to relieve flatus pressure in the patients lower bowel
Flatus bag bag connected to rectal tube for purpose of containing flatus or feces removed from rectum
Rectal suppository small waxy pallet that is inserted into rectum to provide lubrication or medication
Preoperative before surgery
Postoperative after surgery
Depilatory special cream for removing hair that maybe used in place of shaving
General anesthetic loss feeling in entire body and unconsciousness
Local anesthetic blocks pain in area to be operated
Aspirate to inhale foreign material into lungs
Infusion solution introduced into a vein
Binder device that holds surgical dressing in place, supports weekend body parts
Subacute care health care provided in a facility for patients who are well enough to be discharged form the hospital
Physiatrist medical doctor in geriatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation
Invasive equipment object if put into the body
Nonivasive equipment object is noninvasive if it does not require placement into body
Dexterity having the skill to handle equipment and patients carefully and correctly
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