Category: R

An intervention to orient people with early dementia or delirium. It involves repetition of verbal and nonverbal information. The environment remains constant, and the person is reminded about names, dates, weather, and other pertinent information.  

A type of immunoglobulin E (IgE) present in the serum of atopic individuals that mediates hypersensitivity reactions. A nonspecific serological test for syphilis. The RPR titer is elevated in most patients with syphilis (and falsely elevated in some patients with other diseases). The titer decreases or returns to normal after successful eradication of the disease.…

An electronic device that converts printed matter into speech. Several machines for home use are available. Information may be obtained from the Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging at (800) 334-5497 or the American Foundation for the Blind at (800) 232-5463.  

A method of preventing errors in which information relayed to one person is repeated and verified in a slightly different form as a means of confirming its accuracy. For example, a respiratory therapist is asked to administer an aerosol to a patient named “Dabs.” Before giving the medication, he repeats the name of the patient…

A change in muscle reactivity to electricity, seen in lower motor neuron paralysis.  

A chemical or substance taking part in a chemical reaction.  

A type of extension device for assisting persons with limited reach to grasp and manipulate objects in the performance of everyday tasks.  

The information obtained during an experiment, before the information has been analyzed or statistically manipulated.  

Hoarse, harsh, as the sound of a voice.  

A poisonous snake of the genus Crotalus. Its bite may produce coagulation disorders.