| A | B |
|---|
| maltreatment | bad are; abuse and neglect are forms of maltreatment. |
| masturbation | Self sexual stimulation; touching one's own genitals in a sexual way. (If a resident is masturbating, provide privacy.) |
| match | Go together. (Do my socks match?) |
| matter of fact | A calm attitude; to accept with dignity and respect. |
| moist | A little wet. |
| monitor | To keep an eye on, to observe |
| mumble | Unclear speaking, difficult to understand. |
| nap | A short rest (sleep) during the day. |
| nausea | Feeling that you will vomit. |
| neglect | When a person is not given what he or she needs. |
| non-skid | A surface that prevent slipping, sliding. (non-skid shoes). |
| notify | Tell, inform, report information. |
| observe | Look at, check. |
| obstructed | Blocked. (The resident cannot breath because his airway is obstructed.) |
| occasionally | sometimes |
| pivot | Turn the body with one movement, rotate. |
| pneumonia | Infection of the lungs |
| postmortem | After death |
| precautions | Things you do beforehand to prevent (stop) problems. |
| preference | Choice, what you like to do best. |
