1st semester Final multiple choice Flashcards

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Abdominal cavity

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is separated into regions or sections because its so large RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ- quadrants its always the patients right and the patients left

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Abduction

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moving away from the center of the body

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Adduction

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moving towards the center of the body

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Abuse

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any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish

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Acculturation

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the process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture assuming some of the characteristics, does occur

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Adipose tissue

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fatty tissue or a type of soft connective tissue

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7
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Adult ration for CPR

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30:2

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Afferent nerves

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sensory nerves that carry messages from the body to the brain and spinal cord

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9
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Amino acid are made of….

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Proteins

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10
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Amylase

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an enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugar

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Anatomy

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study of form and structure ( Greek word “cut up”)

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Anemia

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inadequate number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or both. Difficult breathing, fatigue, and rapid heart rate

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Aneurysm

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ballooning out of or saclike formation on an artery wall. Usually in cerebral, aorta, and abdominal arteries. Can cause death and repair usually requires surgery

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14
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Antibiotics are used to treat what kind of infection

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Bacterial

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15
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Antisepsis

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antisepticsrevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores or viruses. Can usually be used on the skin

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Assault and battery

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Assault- physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given to a person without obtaining proper consent

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Battery

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unlawfully touching another person without proper consent

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18
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Bartholin’s glands

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also called vestibular glands, are two small glands located one on each side of the vaginal opening, they secrete mucus for lubrication during intercourse

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19
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Basic needs for life

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psychological, safety, love and affection, esteem, self actualization- all need to be met or theyre major consequences

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20
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Bias

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is a preference that inhibits impartial judgement, ex. people who believe their religion is better than anyone else’s because they like it better

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21
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Biology

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the study of living organisms, divided into many special fields

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22
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Blood views in relationship to culture

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Jehova’s witness and Christian Scientist area gainst blood transfusions

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23
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Body mechanics

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the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts

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24
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Biracial pulse sites

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upper inside of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow

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25
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Bulbourethral glands

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there are 2 of them, they release the semen into the urethra in guys, located between the prostate

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26
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Cardiac sphincter

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a sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach, opening at the approach of food that can then be swept into the stomach by rhythmic peristaltic waves.

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27
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Carotid pulse site

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on the side of the neck under your jaw bone

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28
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Centrosome

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located near the center of the cell, their major role is during mitosis, they form spindles during cell division

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29
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Cervical vertebrae

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back of the neck, protects the spinal cord, C1-C7

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30
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Chambers of the heart and blood levels

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the 2 upper chambers are called atriums, they are the receiving chambers

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31
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the right chamber receives blood from …..

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the inferrer and superior vena cava blood vessels, 70% oxygen and 30% CO2

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32
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the left chamber receives blood from….

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lungs which enters the atrium by the pulmonary veins, 100% oxygen

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33
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the lower chambers are called…

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the ventricles, the pumping chamber, the right ventricle receives blood from the right atrium and vice versa

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34
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Characteristics of culture

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defined as calues, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people and passed from generation to generation- culture is learned, culture is shared, culture is social in nature, culture is dynamic and constantly changing

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35
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Characteristics of resume

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record of information about an individual, makes you appear qualified as an employee, computer printed, organized, correct spelling and punctuation– personal identification, employment objective job desired or career, educational backround, work or employment experience, skills, other activities, references

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36
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Chemical disinfection

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process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms, not always effective against spores or viruses, mainly used on objects not people, bleach is a common disinfectant

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37
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Chromatin

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located in the nucleus and made out of DNA and protein, during cell reproduction they form rodlike structures called chromosomes

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38
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Chronic dementia

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when there is permanent, irrevirsible dmage to brain cells

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39
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Circulatory system

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carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells; carries waste products away from cells; helps produce cells to fight infection

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40
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Common cold

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Virus

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41
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Communication skills

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the sender, message, and reciever are 3 key elements to communication– the messege needs to be clear, the reciever must need to be ablt to hear and recieve the message, interruptions and distractions must be avoided, 85% of all communication is nonverbal

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42
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Compensation

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something given or received as an equivalent for a loss, service, or debt; defense mechanism involving substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success

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43
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Computerized tomography

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CT scanner, introduced in 1972, first computer-based body and brain scanner, noninvasive, computerized X-ray allows physicians to see the bone and body tissues and any abnormalities they might have

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44
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Conjunctiva

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The mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids, when it gets inflammed conjunctivitis (pink eye) occurs

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45
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Connective tissue

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supporting fabric of organs and other body parts– soft is adipose or fatty tissue which stores fat as a food reserve or source of energy, hard- includes cartilage or bone which acts as a shock absorber

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46
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Cornea

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circular transpartent part of the front of the sclera, allows light rays to enter the eye

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47
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Coronal plane

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or the frontal plane, means we get a front and a back with it

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48
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Cowper’s gland

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same as the bulbourethral glands

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49
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Cva

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Stroke

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50
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Cytoplasm

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very similar to the plasma of the blood, 90% water, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats– semi fluid inside the cell but outside the nucleus

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51
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Defamation

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when false statements either cause a person to be ridiculed or damage the persons reputation

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52
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Edema

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when false statements either cause a person to be ridiculed or damage the persons reputation

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53
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afebrile

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Being free of a fever

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54
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Arteries

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carry blood away from the heart, aorta is the biggest

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55
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Body temperature

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the balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body

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56
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Brady cardia

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pulse rate under 60 beats per minute

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57
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Capillaries

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connect arterioles with venules, they have thin walls which are one cell thick

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58
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Cyanosis

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blueish discoloration of the skin caused by not enough oxygen

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59
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Dehydration

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when there is an insufficient amount of tissue fluid

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60
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Diaphoresis

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excessive perspiration, wet clammy skin

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61
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Dyspnea

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difficult breathing in the elderly

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62
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Homeostasis

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a state of equilibrium or constant state of natural balance in the internal environment of the body

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63
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Hydration

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the process of combining with water

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64
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Hyperthermia

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when the body exceeds 104 degrees measured rectally

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65
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Hypothermia

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when the body temperature is below 95 degrees

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66
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pyrexia

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Another term of fever

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67
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Tachycardia

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pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in children

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68
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Veins

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blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart

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69
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Vertigo

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a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease…

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70
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Vital signs

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various determinations that provide information about the basic body conditions of the patient

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71
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Wellness

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state of being in optimum health with a balanced relationship between physical, mental, and social health

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72
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Delirium

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term used when confusion or disorientation is a temporary condition

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73
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Dendrite

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nerve fibers which carry impulses toward the cell body

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74
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Diaphysis

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shaft or middle part of the long bone

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75
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Digestive system

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digests food physically and chemically,transports food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste

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76
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Displacement

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transferring feelings about one person to someone else, defense mechanism

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77
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Divisions of autonomic nervous system

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sympathetic and parasympathetic

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78
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Dorsal or posterior-

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The back side

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79
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Dura mater

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thick, tough outer layer of the spinal cord

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80
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Efferent nerves

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motor nerves that carry ,essayed from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands

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Embolus

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foreign substance circulating in the bloodstream

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82
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Empathy skills

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being able to identify with and understand another person’s feelings, situations, and motives

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Endometrium

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inner layer of the uterus, provides for implantation of a fertilized ovum and aids in the development of the fetus.

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84
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Eosinophils

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remove toxins and defend the body from allergic reactions by producing antihistamines

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85
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Epidemiologist

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identify and track diseases as they occur in groups of people

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Epiphysis

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Ends of the long bone

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Epithelial tissue

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covers the surface of the body, main tissue in the skin

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Ergonomics are what

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applied science used to promote safety and well being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevdt injury

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Esophagus

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muscular tube dorsal or behind the trachea, recieves from the pharynx and carries to the stomach

90
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Essential things for fire

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air fuel, oxygen, heat

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Ethnicity

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classification of people based on national origin and culture

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Ethnocentricity

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believing your ethnic group is better than others

93
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Eustachian tube

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connects the middle ear to the pharynx or throat, allows air to enter and helps equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane

94
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Examples of questions you may ask at interview

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what hours? Pay? Flexible?

95
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Examples of subjective observation

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the patient looks pale, something that can’t be measured

96
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Extended family

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grandparents, uncle and aunts

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Extension

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opening up the joint, increasing the angle

98
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False imprisonment

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restraining an individual or restricting an individuals freedom, applying restraints without a need

99
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Fascia

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tough sheetlike membrane that covers and protects the tissues, a way of muscles attaching

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Femoral pulse sites

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by the groin, the crease where the leg attaches

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Fimbriae

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ends of the Fallopian tubes, finger like projections, they help move the ovum which is released by the ovary into the Fallopian tubes

102
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Steps taken during a fire

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r: rescue anyone in immediate danger, a: activate the fire alarm, c: contain the fire, e: extinguish the fire and evaluate the area

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Flexion

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decreasing the angle of the joint

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Foramina

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decreasing the angle of the joint

105
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Forms of dementia

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Alzheimer’s, acute dementia, chronic dementia

106
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Frontal plane

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coronal, divides the body into a front and back section

107
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Function of bile

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from the liver, breaks down food

108
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Function of cerebellum

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section below the back of the cerebrum, muscle responsible for coordination, balance, posture, and muscle tone

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Function of cerebrum

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largest and highest section of the brain, responsible for reasoning, thought, memory, judgement, speech, sensation, sight, smell, hearing, and voluntary body movement

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Function of ejaculatory duct

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carry sperm and fluids through the prostate into the urethra

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Functions of epididymis

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stores sperm while they mature and become mobile

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Function of medulla oblongata

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connects the spinal cord and regulates heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure

113
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Function of midbrain

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conducts impulses between brain parts and die certain eye and auditory reflexes

114
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Functions of pons

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conducts messages to other parts of the brain and assists in chewing, tasting, and saliva production

115
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Function of seminal vesicles

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they contain glandular lining which produces thick, yellow fluid rich I’m sugar and other substances that provides nourishment for the sperm

116
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Function of vas deferens

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recieves the sperm fluid from the epididymis

117
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Functions leukocytes

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Fight infections

118
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Function of large intestine

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absorbs water and any remaining nutrients, stores indigestible materials, transports waste into the anal canal, synthesis and absorbtion of some B-complex vitamins and vitamin K

119
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Functions of paragraphs within cover letter

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obtain and interview, you want to Slavs a good impression

120
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Functions of parasympathetic-

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part one of the autonomic system, slows down heart rate, decreases respiration, lowers blood pressure and increases activity in the digestive tract after and emergency situation

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Functions of sympathetic

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part two of the autonomic system, increases heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure in the time of an emergency

122
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Functions of thrombocytes

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also called platelets, clots blood which stops the bleeding

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Fungi

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plantlike organism that live in dead organic matter, yeast and molds are the most common, anti fungal medications are available

124
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Gastrocnemius

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The largest, most prominent muscle of the calf of the leg, the action of which extends the foot and bends the knee

125
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Gerontologist

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someone who studies the aging process and th problems of the old

126
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Golgi apparatus

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stack of membrane layers located in the cytoplasm, stores, produces, and packages secretions for anything that leaves the cell

127
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Groups of tissue

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1) nerve tissue- control and communicate 2) epithelial tissue- secrete and protects 3) muscle (cardiac) tissue- move and protect 4) connective tissue- support and connect

128
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Guide for restraints

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you have to manually put it on the patient, the patient cant get it off easily, it has to restrict their freedom of movement, you have to be able to get it off quickly

129
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What do you chart

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before restraint: what do you hope to gain, alternatives, the reason why- behavior, physical and mental abilities, what type of restraint, DONT chart their reaction to getting restrainted

130
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Gynecologist

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studies diseases with the female reproductive organs

131
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Having competence means….

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means that you are qualified and capable of performing tasks you’re asked to do

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Having dependability

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when you are reliable

133
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Having responsibility

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being willing to be held accountable for your actions

134
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Having self-motivation

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having the ability to begin or follow through with a task

135
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Having tact

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having the ability to say or do the kindest thing or most fitting in a difficult situation

136
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Health care spread sheet functions

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you can enter formulas and the computer can perform specific math functions, process bills, maitain accounts, create budgets, add and show statistics

137
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Heart sounds

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diastole- slight rest of the heart between contractions, systole- ventricular contractions

138
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Hemiplegia

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loss of consciousness, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the body

139
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Hemoglobin

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complex protein composed of the protein molecule called “globin” and the iron compound called “heme”

140
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Hemophilia

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inherited disease that prohibits the blood from clotting, more in males than females

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Hepatitis

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viral inflammation of the liver

142
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Homeostasis

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state of equilibrium or constant state of natural balance in the internal environemtn of the body

143
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Internist

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specialist in internal medicine

144
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Iris

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colored portion of the eye, located behind the cornea on the front of the choroid coat

145
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Joints

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areas where 2 or more bones join together

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Labia majora

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2 large folds of fatty tissue that are covered with hair on their outer surfaces, they inclose and protect the vagina

147
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Labia minora

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2 smaller hairless folds of tissue that are located within the labia minora

148
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Laryngopharynx

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bottom section of the pharynx

149
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Leukemia

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malignant disease of the bone marrow or lymph tissue, results in a high number of immature white blood cells

150
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Libel

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WRITTEN incorrect information given out; if SPOKEN it would be slander

151
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Ligaments

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connective tissue bands which help hold long bones together at joints

152
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Lipase

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an enzyme from the pancreatic juice which completes digestion

153
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Listening skills

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paying attention to and making and effort to hear what the other person is saying, effective communication skill

154
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Lumbar vertebrae

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lower back, L1- L5

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Lymphatic system

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carries tissue fluid and wastes to blood, assists with fighting infection

156
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Lymphocytes

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a form of small leukocytes with single round nucleus

157
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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process that uses a computer and magnetic forces, instead of X-rays, to visualize internal organs

158
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Male gonads

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Sex gland, testes

159
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Malpractice

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providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person

160
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Matriarchal family

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a family where the mother or oldest women is in charge

161
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Midsagittal Plane

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an imaginary line drawn through the center of the body dividing it into a right and left side

162
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Muscle tissue

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body tissue composed of fibers that produce movement

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Negligence

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failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person

164
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Neurologist

A

someone who specializes in the nervous system

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Nonverbal communication

A

expressions, hand gestures,

166
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Nucleolus

A

the spherical body in the nucleus of the cell that is important in the reproduction of cells

167
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Nucleus

A

the structure in a cell that controls the cell activity such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction

168
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Ombudsman

A

specially trained individual who acts as an advocate for others to improve came or conditions

169
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Orbital cavity

A

For the eye

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Organelle

A

structure in the cytoplasm of a cell, including the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, and Golgi apparatus

171
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Paraplegia

A

paralysis of of the lower half of the body

172
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Pathologist

A

someone who specializes in the study of the cause of diseases

173
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Pathophysiology

A

study of how disease occurs and the responses of living organisms to disease process

174
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Patriarchal family

A

a family in which the father or oldest male is in charge of the family

175
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Pediatrician

A

someone who specializes in the diseases and disorders of children

176
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Phlebitis

A

Inflammation of a vein

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Physiology

A

the stufy of the processes or functions of living organisms

178
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Pleura

A

a serous membrane that covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity

179
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Prejudice

A

strong belief or feelings about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information

180
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Projection

A

defense mechanism in which an individual places the blame for his or her actions on someone else or circumstances

181
Q

Protozoa

A

microscopic, one celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water

182
Q

Psychiatrist

A

one who deals with the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness

183
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Quadriplegia

A

paralysis below the neck; paralysis of arms and legs

184
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Rationalization

A

defense mechanism involving the use of a reasonable or acceptable excuse as explanation for behavior

185
Q

Reality orientation

A

activities to help promote awareness of time, place, and person

186
Q

Red marrow

A

soft tissue in the epiphyses of long bones

187
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Repression

A

defense mechanism involving the transfer of painful or unacceptable ideas, feelings, or thoughts into the subconscious

188
Q

Rickettsiae

A

parasitic microorganisms that live on other living organisms

189
Q

Sclera

A

white outer coat of the eye

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Sensitivity

A

ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others

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Sinuses

A

cavity or air space in a bone

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Slander

A

spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt or damages the person’s reputation

193
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Spirituality

A

individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change throughout an individual’s life

194
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Stereotypes

A

process of assuming that everyone in a particular group is the same

195
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Sterilization

A

process that results in total destruction of all microorganisms; also, surgical procedure that prevents conception of a child

196
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Suppression

A

defense mechanism used by an individual who is aware of unacceptable feelings or thoughts but refuses to deal with them

197
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Tendon

A

fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones

198
Q

Trachea

A

windpipe; air tube from the larynx to the bronchi

199
Q

Transverse plane

A

imaginary line drawn through the body to separate the body into a top half and a bottom half

200
Q

Ultrasonography

A

noninvasive, computerized scanning technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of body parts

201
Q

Varicose vein

A

distended or swollen veins

202
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Ventral or anterior

A

pertaining to the front of the body

203
Q

Viruses

A

one of a large group of very small microorganisms, many of which cause disease

204
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Voluntary muscles

A

muscle that you control yourself

205
Q

Vulva

A

external female genitalia; includes the labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris

206
Q

What influences the color of blood

A

the amount of oxygen in the body determines the color of red

207
Q

What is a resume?

A

a summary of persons work history and experience, submitted when applying for job

208
Q

What is electrocardiogram

A

graphic tracing of the electrical activity of the heart

209
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What is Hippa

A

set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information and the ability to retain health insurance coverag

210
Q

What is Medicaid

A

government program that provides medical care for people who’s incomes are below a certain level

211
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What is Medicare

A

government program that provides medial dare for elderly and or disabled people

212
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When should you wear goggles

A

when there is an opportunity for splashing

213
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Withdrawal

A

define mechanism in which an individual either ceases to communicate or physicals removes self from a situation

214
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Yellow marrow

A

soft tissue in the diaphyses of long bones