CHPT. 17,11, and 12 vocab Flashcards
Biohazardous waste
items contaminated with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions, bio means life and hazardous means dangerous or harmful
communicable disease
a disease caused by a pathogen that spreads easily contagious disease
personal protective equipment
the clothing or equipment worn by the staff for protection against a hazard
Adolescence
the time between puberty and adulthood, a time of rapid growth and physical, sexual, emotional and social function
Development
changes in mental, emotional and social function
developmental task
a skill that must be completed during a stage of development for development to continue
ejaculation
the release of semen
growth
the physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner
infancy
the first year of life
menarche
the first menstruation and the start of menstrual cycles
menopause
the time when menstruation stops and menstrual cycle ends
milestone
a behavior or skill that occurs in a stage of development
peer
a person of the same age-group and background
primary caregiver
the person mainly responsible for providing or assisting with the child’s basic needs
puberty
the period when reproductive organs being to function and secondary sex characteristics appear
