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Chap. 1 Diseases/Conditions Part 2 Flashcards

1
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listening to heart/lungs with a stethoscope

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auscultation

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2
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what the doctor see on the patient during an exam (objective: can be measured and reproduced)

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signs

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3
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subjective, whose patients report they feel

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Symptoms

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4
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using light or firm pressure on skin with hands to look for abnormalities

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palpation

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5
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the identification of a disease by a doctor

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diagnosis

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6
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a forecast or prediction of the outcome of a patients disease/condition

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prognosis

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7
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smallest unit of life

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cell

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8
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a group of cells

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tissue

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9
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a group of tissues

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organ

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10
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a group of organs

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body system

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11
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a group of body systems working together

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organism

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protects the body by functioning as a physical barrier against microorganisms that cause disease, harmful chemicals, and the ultraviolet rays of the sun; regulates temperature and fluid control; pro- fl duces vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption; provides sensory information to the brain through nerve receptors in the skin, which conduct messages about touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

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integumentary system

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13
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provides support and shape for the body; protects the internal organs and tissues; produces red blood cells; stores minerals such as calcium.

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skeletal system

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allows voluntary and involuntary body movement; produces body heat through energy generated by the muscles

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muscular system

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15
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transmits messages about sensory stimuli between the brain and the other parts of the body

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nervous system

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16
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works with the immune system to protect the body from microorganisms that cause disease; maintains a proper balance of blood and lymphatic fluid in the body

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lymphatic system

17
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transports life-sustaining oxygen through the blood to the organs and tissues of the body; expels carbon dioxide through the lungs; filters airborne pollutants and some microorganisms from the respiratory tract; regulates pH (acid-base) levels in the body.

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respiratory system

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pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body; carries carbon dioxide to the lungs and other chemical waste products to the kidneys and lungs, which eliminate them from the body.

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cardiovascular system

19
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responsible for the ingestion (taking in), breakdown, and absorption of nutrients and the removal of solid waste products from the body.

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digestive system

20
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Filters blood to remove waste products and regulates electrolyte and fluid fl balance in the body.

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urinary system

21
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Allow human beings to produce offspring, ensuring the survival of the species.

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reproductive system

22
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used for chest x-rays and assessment for neurological deficits and sudden rise in blood pressure upon standing

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erect position

23
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a semi sitting position ex: used for comfort and rest

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fowlers position

24
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used for rectal and pelvic exams

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knee-chest position

25
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recovery position, to help recover during illness, injury, and surgery, during labor to prevent pressure on the inferior vena cava

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lateral position

26
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for breast cancer care, bedsore treatment, sleeping/resting position in children

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prone

27
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used for rectal exams

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sims´ position

28
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used for CT and MRI scans, xrays

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supine

29
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study or identification of the structure/part

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anatomy

30
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study of the function of that part

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physiology

31
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an imaginary cut/division through the human body

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body planes

32
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terms that are created from body planes used for identification

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body directions

33
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universal position

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anatomical position

34
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cuts into unequal right and left chunks- runs front to back

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sagittal

35
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runs directly through the midline (nose) equal right and left chunks

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midsagittal

36
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through the ears- front and back

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frontal/coronal

37
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across the body top and bottom

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transverse

38
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cranial and spinal

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dorsal cavities (brain and spinal cord)

39
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thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic

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ventral cavities (heart and lungs, digestive system, urinary system and reproductive system

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