by an individual’s abnormal developmental growth and/or experiencing the world differently than others. Type I Diabetes – (aka Diabetes Mellitus) – a disorder in the body’s production and use of insulin and in the body’s use of blood sugar resulting in a high blood glucose level. Insulin dependent Type II Diabetes – (aka Diabetes mellitus) same as above but not insulin dependent (vast majority of individuals with diabetes) Myocardial Infarction – aka “heart attack” – interruption in the blood supply to the heart muscles caused by a clot (blockage) or plaque in an artery leading to the heart. EKG – Electrocardiogram (aka ECG) – non-invasive test which measures the electrical activity of the patient’s heart. Results are printed on a graph. ECT – Electroconvulsive treatment – use of electric current to induce convulsive seizures. Most often used in the tx of depression. Introduced in 1938 but remains one of the few effective treatments with severe, persistent depression. Used with anesthetics and muscle relaxants. Usually received as an inpatient as short term memory is severely impaired for approx 24 hrs. Down Syndrome – a chromosome disorder which usually includes intellectual disability, distinctive facial feature, and congenital heart defects. JC - The Joint Commission - Formerly Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations - A private organization (non-governmental) that sets voluntary standards of care for many different types of healthcare settings. TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury – injury to the brain as a result of a traumatic event. 2 major classes of brain injuries – open head and closed head – open penetrates scalp or skull (i.e. GSW) –closed is head injury which results in brain damage without penetration and may be due to impact Emesis – vomit Exacerbate – to make a disease or disability worse. (i.e. A lifestyle that does not involve active movement during the day may exacerbate (make worse) a decubitis in an elderly resident) Etiology – study of where the disease or disorder originates, how it progresses, and what other factors and effects result from the disease or disorder Family Council – an organization within a long term care facility that is run by and for families and friends of the residents Febrile – pertaining to a fever Fibrosis – abnormal replacement of smooth muscle tissue or organ tissue with fibrous connective tissue
by an individual’s abnormal developmental growth and/or experiencing the world differently than others. Type I Diabetes – (aka Diabetes Mellitus) – a disorder in the body’s production and use of insulin and in the body’s use of blood sugar resulting in a high blood glucose level. Insulin dependent Type II Diabetes – (aka Diabetes mellitus) same as above but not insulin dependent (vast majority of individuals with diabetes) Myocardial Infarction – aka “heart attack” – interruption in the blood supply to the heart muscles caused by a clot (blockage) or plaque in an artery leading to the heart. EKG – Electrocardiogram (aka ECG) – non-invasive test which measures the electrical activity of the patient’s heart. Results are printed on a graph. ECT – Electroconvulsive treatment – use of electric current to induce convulsive seizures. Most often used in the tx of depression. Introduced in 1938 but remains one of the few effective treatments with severe, persistent depression. Used with anesthetics and muscle relaxants. Usually received as an inpatient as short term memory is severely impaired for approx 24 hrs. Down Syndrome – a chromosome disorder which usually includes intellectual disability, distinctive facial feature, and congenital heart defects. JC - The Joint Commission - Formerly Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations - A private organization (non-governmental) that sets voluntary standards of care for many different types of healthcare settings. TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury – injury to the brain as a result of a traumatic event. 2 major classes of brain injuries – open head and closed head – open penetrates scalp or skull (i.e. GSW) –closed is head injury which results in brain damage without penetration and may be due to impact Emesis – vomit Exacerbate – to make a disease or disability worse. (i.e. A lifestyle that does not involve active movement during the day may exacerbate (make worse) a decubitis in an elderly resident) Etiology – study of where the disease or disorder originates, how it progresses, and what other factors and effects result from the disease or disorder Family Council – an organization within a long term care facility that is run by and for families and friends of the residents Febrile – pertaining to a fever Fibrosis – abnormal replacement of smooth muscle tissue or organ tissue with fibrous connective tissue
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