Cancer - Cytography Flashcards
Cancer
class of malignant diseases in which cells proliferate in an unrestricted manner, usually forming a tumor
capitation
method of payment in which the healthcare provider is paid a fixed amount for each person served, no matter what the actual number or nature of services delivered
cardiac
pertaining to the heart
cardiogram
tracing produced by the electrical impulses of the heart
cardiovascular
pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
care plan
interdisciplinary plan to address the clients assessed needs; the expression care plan is common in long term care
CARF
the rehabilitation accreditation commission; an accrediting body designed to improve the quality of life
Carpal Tunnel
painful disorder in the hand and wrist. activities requiring sustained or repetitive use of the hands & wrist may lead to nerve compression
carryover
ability to use newly learned skills or info. from one setting to another
case conference
multidisciplinary team meeting to discuss a client’s status
case history
a brief report on the client’s background; often prepared by a social worker
case management
problem-solving process through which appropriate healthcare services are provided to individuals & families
castration
removal of the sex organs; used figuratively to denote state of impotence, powerlessness, or defeat
cataract
abnormal opacity or clouding of the lens of the eye causing interference with light reaching the retina
catastrophic health insurance
health insurance that provides protection against the high cost of treating severe or lengthy illness or disabilities
catchment area
geographic area for which a facility has responsibility
CAT scan
computerized xray that produces high resolution images of the brain, blood vessels, arteries, and veins
central nervous systems
brain and spinal cord
cerebellum
large portion of the brain that coordinates motor activities and maintains body balance
cerebral palsy
Condition characterized by the inability to control muscular movements due to injury,
infection, or faulty development of the motor controls of the brain. It may involve involuntary movements, rigidity, paralyses,
facial grimacing, and speech disturbances
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Restricted blood supply to a part of the brain; aka a stroke
cerebrum
Upper and largest portion of the brain. It has primary control over motor and mental
activity
CERT
Comprehensive Evaluation in Recreation Therapy Scale
certification
Process by which a nongovernment agency
or association evaluates and recognizes an individual as meeting predetermined
standards