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
certified occupation therapy assistant (COTA)
individual who works under the direction of an occupational therapist after completing an accredited course of study and passing a certification exam
Certified Therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS)
certification by the nctrc for a healthcare practitioner to practice therapeutic recreation at the professional level. certification requires the completion of the mini of a bachelor’s degree in tr and exam
cervical
pertaining to the neck or to the cervix
cervical spine
7 bones or vertebrae of the spine in the region of the neck
chaining
behavior modification tech. of identifying a series of steps involved in performing a specific task and guiding an individual through the steps
change agent
helping professional who serves as a catalyst for change in treatment and rahab
change of life
menopause; the cessation of menses
charting
the act of written documentation on the clinical record or chart of a particular client
chemotherapy
treatment of disease/disorder by administration of chemical substances
Child
basic transactional analysis ego state, which consists of feelings, impulses, & spontaneous acts. a
chronic
continuing over a long period of time or recurring frequently
chronological age
age in years
circulatory system
network of channels through which blood circulates through the body
cirrhosis
degenerative disease of an organ of the body marked by excess formation of connective tissue and subsequent contraction of the organ. (ex.liver)
classical conditioning
existing responses are attached to new stimuli by pairing those stimuli with those that naturally elicit the response
client
individual to whom clinical services are being provided; often referred to as a patient in medical settings or resident in residential settings such as nursing home
client-centered therapy
old term for person-centered therapy
climacophobia
morbid fear of stairs
clinic
outpatient establishment for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
clinical impressions
informed, objective opinion of client behavior or functional level based upon sound professional training & experience
clinical pathways
road maps for the provision of multidisciplinary clinical services. plans that identify interventions & sequence them along a timeline.
Clinical practice guidelines
systematically developed guide to practice, based on research and best practices, that aids in clinical decision making
clinical psychologist
individual with a Ph.D in clinical psychology who aids in diagnosis, treatment & prevention of mental & emotional disorders.
clinical supervision
Cooperative process in which a supervisor helps an individual (supervisee) who has direct responsibility for carrying out the agency’s clinical program to improve his or her clinical abilities and to achieve the ends of the clinical program
clonic convulsion
type of convulsion characterized by rhythmic alternate involuntary contractions & relaxation of muscle groups
cognitive
refers to the mental process of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional & volitional processes
cognitive-behavioral therapy
therapy developed by Aaron Beck, based on the idea that irrational ideas or faulty reasoning underlie individuals thoughts & beliefs
cognitive dissonance
Theory of Leon Festinger which proposes a motivational state (dissonance) exists when an individual’s cognitive elements (thoughts, attitudes, perceived behaviors) are inconsistent with each other. The unpleasant feeling of dissonance drives
the person towards inconsistency in
thoughts, attitudes and behaviors
cognitive retraining or rehabilitation
management and treatment of such functions and skills as arousals, perception, discrimination, orientation, organization, thinking, recall, & memory for persons w/ open or closed head injuries
cohort
individuals who share a common characteristics such as being of the same age
coitus
sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the vagina
colitis
inflammation of the colon assoc. with weight loss and pain
coma
state of unconsciousness during which most behaviors and reflexes are suspended
commitment
legally hospitalizing persons for psychiatric treatment
communication
Verbal and nonverbal transmission of ideas, feelings, beliefs and attitudes that permits a common understanding between the sender of the message and the receiver
community mental health center
mental health service delivery system located in the community typically providing services
complete injury
total paralysis and loss of sensation below the level of injury
Comprehensive evaluation in recreation therapy scale (CERT)
original cert assessment instrument is for use in psychiatric settings & contains the three ares of general info, individual performance, and group performance
compulsion
uncontrollable impulse to perform an act repetively
computerized axial tomography (CAT scan)
computerized xray that produces high-resolution images of the brain, blood vessels, arteries, and veins
conduct disorder
childhood disorder characterized by anti-social behavior
confidentiality
protection of a client’s privacy through careful use of oral & written communications
congenital
present or existing from the time of birth
congenital blindness
condition of blindness that is present at birth or during the first five years of life; does nor have visual memory
conjoint therapy
therapy in which both marital partners are seen in a joint session
contagion
spreading of a behavior within a group due to reducing restraints about performing the behavior after seeing others doing it
continuing education unit (CEU)
ceus are awarded by professional organizations or universities to individuals who participated in a structured educational program such as a conference or workshop
continuum
a continuous whole whose parts cannot be completely separated, such as the continuum of therapeutic recreation
contractures
shortening and tightening of tissues around a joint; decreasing movement
control group
research group used as a comparison with the experimental group
contusion
bruise without an external break in the skin
convulsive disorder
epilepsy
co-payment
fee that must be paid by patients, despite being insured, when they use healthcare
cope
to deal or contend with problems successfully
coping
process by which persons deal with problems or try to manage the stress they experiences
coping mechanisms
learned ways of behaving to curb distress or tension
coronary heart disease
class of illnesses that result when a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries restricts the blood supply to the heart
countertransference
idea from psychoanalysis in which the therapist unconsciously responds to the client as though he or she was a significant other from the therapists past
“crack”
purified cocaine
credentialing
recognition of professional or technical competence
crisis intervention
brief and instant treatment of acute psychiatric emergencies
criterion level
predetermined standard of acceptable performance
critical care unit
specially equipped hospital area designed and staffed by personal skilled in recognizing & immediately responding to cardiac emergencies.
critical parent
transactional analysis ego state which is critical & fault finding. contrasts with the nurturing parent
cunnilingus
kissing, sucking, and licking the female genitalia
custodial care
care provided to meet basic needs which does not offer active treatment
custaneous
pertaining to the skin
CVA
stoppage of blood circulation to a part of the brain; a stroke
cynophobia
abnormal fear of dogs
cysts
collection of fluid within any closed cavity or sac
cystic fibrosis
disorder of the endocrine glands that causes those glands to produce abnormally thick secretions of mucus. the glands most affected are the respiratory, pancreatic, and sweat glands
cytogram
an Xray of the bladder to see if reflux , the movememt of urine backward into the bladder is present
cystography
examination of the bladder with an instrument called a cytoscope to detect infection & stones and determine how well the bladder is emptying
DBP
diastolic blood pressure
D/C
discontinue; discharge the patient
D&C
dilation & curettage
DD
developmentally disabled
DES
diethylstilbestrol
DI
diabetes insipidus
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
DM
diatolic murmur; diabetes mellitus
DOA
dead on arrival
D.R.
dining room
DRG
diagnostic related group
DSM IV
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 4th edition
Dts
delirium tremens
Dx
diagnosis
ea.
each
ECC
Emergency car care
ECG
extracellular fluid
ECG
electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph
ECM
extracellular material
EEG
electroenceohalogram
(E) ENT
(eye) ear, nose, throat
e.g.
for example
EKG
electrocardiogram
EMG
electromyogram
ER
emergency room
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ex
exercise
