1st Semester Final Matching Flashcards
Abrasions
injury caused by rubbing or scrapping the skin
Acculturation
process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics
Aerobic
requiring oxygen to live and grow
Agnostic
person who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
Alignment
positioning and supporting the body so that all body parts are in correct anatomical position
Aumputation
the cutting off or separation of a body part from the body
Anaerobic
not requiring oxygen to live and grow, able to thrive in the absence of oxygen
Antisepsis
aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores and viruses
Asepsis
being free from infection
Atheist
Person who does not believe in any deity
Athletic trainer
prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitive services to athletes
Audiologist
individual specializing in diagontics and treatment of hearing disorders
Avulsion
a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body
Bacilli
Rod shaped bacteria
Bandage
material used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support and protect body parts
Bd cradle
a device placed on a bed to keep the top bed linens from contacting the legs and feet.
Bias
a preference that inhibits impartial judgment
Binder
devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support support, applying pressure, or limit motion
Biomedical equipment technician
work with machines used to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. They install, test, service, and repair the machines
Body mechanics
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts
Catheter
a rubber, metal, or other type of tube that is passed into a body cavity and used for injecting or removing fluids
Central supply worker
involved in ordering, maintaining, and supplying all the equipment and supplies used by departments in a health care facility
Clean
free from organisms causing disease
Cocci
round or spherical bacteria–in pairs diplococci, in chains streptococci, in clusters staphylococci,
Colostomy
an artificial opening into the colon; allows for the evacuation to another
Contaminated
containing infection or infectious organisms or germs
Contracture
tightening or shortening of a muscle
Convulsion
also called a seizure; a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles
Cultural assimilation
absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture
Defecate
evacuation of fecal material from the bowel; a bowel movement
Dehydration
insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues
Dental hygienist
a licensed individual who works with a dentist to provide care and treatment of the teeth and gums
Dental laboratory technician
make and repair a variety of dental prostheses (artificial devices) such dentures, crowns, bridges
Dialysis technician
operate the kidney hemodialysis machines used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function
Diaphoresis
profuse or excess perspiration, or sweating
Disinfection
aseptic-control method that destroys pathogens but does not usually kill spores and viruses
Dressing
covering placed over a wound or injured part
Dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing
Edema
swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissue
Electrocardiograph technician
operate electrocardiograph machines (heart)
Electroencephalographic technologist
operates electroenceophalograph machine (brain)
Emergency medical technician EMT
provide emergency and prehospital care to victims of accidents, injuries, or sudden illnesses
Endogenous
infection or disease originating within the body
Enema
an injection of fluid into the large instine through the rectum
Ethnicity
classification of people based on national origin and/or culture
Ethnocentric
belief in the superiority of ones own ethnic group
Exogenous
infection or disease originating outside of or external to the body
Frostbite
actual freezing of tissue fluid fluid resulting in damage to the skin and underlying tissue
Fungi
group of simple, plantlike animals that live on dead organic matter
Geriatric assistant
provide care for elderly in work environments such as extended care facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes, and adult daycare
Health care administrator
plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise delivery of health care and manage the operation of health care facilities
Health information technician
organize and code patient records, gather statistical or research data, record information on patient records, monitor electronic and paper-based information to enure confidentiality, and calculate bills using health care data
Heat cramp
muscle pain and spasm resulting from exposure to heat and inadequate fluid and salt intake
Heat exhaustion
condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss of fluid through sweating
Heat stroke
medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat, resulting in high body temperature nd failure
Hemorrhage
excessive loss of blood
Hyperthermia
condition that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104F or 40F, rectally
Hypothermia
condition in which the body temperature is below normal, usually below 95F and often in the range 78-95
Ileostomy
a surgical opening connecting the ileum (small intestine) and the abdominal wall
Impaction
a large, hard mass of fecal material lodged in the intestine or rectum
Laceration
wound or unjury with jagged irregular edges
Licensed practical nurse
provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not the level of education required by RNs
Matriarchal
social organization in which the mother or oldest woman is the authority figure
Medical clinical laboratory technician
study tissues, Fluids, and cells of the human body to help determine the presence and or cause of disease
Micturate
another word for urinate; to expel urine
Mitered corner
special folding technique uesd to secure linen under bed
Montgomery straps
special adhesive strips that are applied when dressings must be changed frequently at the surgical site
Nosocomial
pertaining to or orginiating in a health care facility such as a hospital
Opportunistic
infection that occurs when the body’s immune system can’t defend itself from pathogens normally found in the enviroment
Orthodontist
branc of dentistry dealing with prevention and correction of irregularities of the alignment of teeth
Pathogen
disease producing organism
Patriarchal
social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure
Perfusionist
members of open heart surgical teams and operate the heart-lung machines used in coronary bypass surgery
Periodontist
branch of dentistry dealing with treatment of gum (gingiva) and supporting tissue (periodontium) around teeth
Pharmacist
dispense medications per written orders from physicians, dentists, and other health care professionals authorized to prescribed medications
Phlebotomist
aka venipuncture technician; collects blood and prepares it for tests
Physician assistant
examine patients, obtain medical histories, order tests, make diagnoses, perform surgery, treat diseases and disorders, and teach preventive health
Prejudice
strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or info
Pressure ulcer
(decubitus) a pressure sore; bed sore
Protozoa
microscopic, one-celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water
Psychologist
study human behavior and use the knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of everyday living
Race
classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics
Recreational therapist
use recreational and leisure activities as forms or treatment to minimize patients’ symptoms and improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being
Rectal tube
tube inserted into the rectum to aid in the epulsion of flatus (gas)
Religion
spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual
Rickettsiae
Parasitic microorganisms that live on other living organisms
Sensitivity
Ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others
Shock
clinical condition; inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs, especialy the brain and heart
Speech language therapist
identify, evaluate, and treat patients with speech and language disorders
Spirilla
spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Spiritually
individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change thoughout an individuals life
Sprain
injury to a joint accompanied by stretching or tearing of the ligaments
Stereotyping
process of assuming that everyone in a particular group is the same
Sterilization
Proccess that results in total destruction of all microorganisms; also surgical procedure that prevents conception of a child
Stoma
the opening of an ostomy on the abdominal wall
Strain
injury caused by excessive stretching, over use, or misuse of muscle
Suppository
solid medication that has a base of cocoa butter or glycerine and is designed to melt when put in body cavity
Urinary drainage unit
special device used to collect urine and consistincy of tubing and a collection container usually connected
Viruses
one of a large group of very small microorganisms many of which cause disease
