| A | B |
| frequently | often, many times |
| friction | rub together, rub one surface against another |
| frustrated | feeling upset |
| geriatrics | study of aging (getting older), study of the elderly (older people) |
| exhibit | to show (The resident is exhibiting signs of a stroke.) |
| expose | uncover, leave skin bare. |
| express | Communicate, say. (Express yourself clearly.) |
| extinguish | to put out a fire |
| extremity | limb, arms and legs |
| facility | nursing home |
| fatigue | feeling tired |
| fiber | type of food that helps with bowel elimination (like fruits and vegetables) |
| flow sheet | record of daily care and activities |
| focus | to concentrate, pay attention to. |
| force | too much pressure or power |
| fore sight | able to plan ahead and plan for the future |
| foul odor | bad, unpleasant smell. (Abnormal urine has a foul odor.) |
| fowler's position | a sitting position in bed with the head and knees elevated (raised). |
| fracture | broken |
| frail | weak |