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Assault and Battery

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Physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given without proper consent, unlawfully touching another person without their consent

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Abuse

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

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Associates degree

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Degree awarded by a vocational-tech school or community college after completion of 2 year course of study or equivalent

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Endodontics

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Treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of teeth

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Orthodontist

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Doctor specializing in alignment and straightening of teeth

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Periodontics

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Treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures of the teeth

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Periodontist

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Doctor(dentist) specializing in periodontics

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Dental hygienist

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Perform preliminary exams of teeth and mouth, clean teeth, and other preventative and therapeutic services

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Dental laboratory technician

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Make and repair dental prostheses(dentures, crowns)

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Emergency medical technician

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Provide emergency, prehospital care to victims of accidents, injuries or sudden illnesses

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Physician’s assistant

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Take medical histories, perform routine physical exams and basic diagnostic tests, treat minor injuries, prescribe and administer treatments

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Cardiologist

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Diseases of heart and blood vessels

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Dermatologist

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Diseases of the skin

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Endocrinologist

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Diseases of the endocrine glands

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Gastroenterologist

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Diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines

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Gerontologist

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Diseases of elderly individuals

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Gynecologist

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Diseases of the female reproductive organs

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Internist

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Diseases of the internal organs(heart, lungs, glands intestines, kidneys)

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Neurologist

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Disorders of the brain and nervous system

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Oncologist

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Diagnosis and treatment of tumors(cancer)

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Ophthalmologist

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Diseases and disorders of the eye

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Orthopedist

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Diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones

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Pathologist

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Diagnose disease by studying changes in organs tissues and cells

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Pediatrician

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Diseases and disorders of children

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Proctologist

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Diseases of the lower part of the large intestine

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Radiologist

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Use of x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease

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Psychologist

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Studies human behavior and uses this knowledge to help individuals deal with everyday behaviors

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Sociologist

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Social workers, aid people who have difficulty coping with problems by helping them make adjustments in their lives and/or referring them to community resources

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Genetic counselor

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Provide information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions. Research risk for diseases and birth defects, perform screening tests,identify options and help individuals cope with psychological issues caused by genetic diseases

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Licensed practical/vocational nurse

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Provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not to the level of RNs

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Geriatric assistant

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Additional education to provide care for the elderly in work environments such as extended care, nursing homes, ect.

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Dietician

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Manage food service systems, asses patients nutritional needs, plan menus, teach proper nutrition and special diets, research nutrition needs and develop recommendations, purchase food and equipment, enforce sanitary and safety rules, supervise personnel

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Occupational therapist

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Help people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to overcome, correct, or adjust their particular problems

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Pharmacist

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Dispense medications per written orders from physicians, dentists and health care providers, provide info on drugs and correct ways to use them, order and dispense supplies such as surgical and sickroom, ensure drug compatibility, maintain records on medicines dispensed, asses plan and monitor drug use

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Physical therapist

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Provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit disability of patients with disabling joint, bone, muscle, or nerve injuries or diseases

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Recreational therapist

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Use recreational and leisure activities as forms of treatment to minimize patients symptoms and improve physical, emotional and mental well being.

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Audiologist

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Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders

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Bachelor’s degree

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Degree awarded by college or university after a person has completed four years of study or its equivalent

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Competence

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Able, capable

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Confidentiality

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Not to be shared or told, to be held in confidence, kept to oneself

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Contract

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An agreement between two or more persons

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Defamation

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Slander or libel, a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation

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Dependability

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Capable of being relied on, trustworthy

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Doctorate

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Degree, completion of study beyond a bachelors or masters

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Empathy

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Identifying with a persons feelings but being unable to change or solve the situation

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Entrepreneur

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Individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business

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Ethics

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Principles of right or good conduct

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False imprisonment

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Restraining an individual or restricting and individuals freedom

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Informed consent

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Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved

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Integrated care

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Form of health care that uses both mainstream medical treatments and complementary and alternative therapies to treat a patient

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Invasion of privacy

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Revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent

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Libel

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False written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the persons reputation

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Living will

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Legal document stating a persons desires on what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is terminal

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Malpractice

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

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Masters degree

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One or more years beyond a bachelors degree

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Negligence

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

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Phlebotomist

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Venipuncture technician, collects blood and prepares it for tests

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Self-motivation

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Ability to begin or follow through with a task without the assistance of others

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Slander

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

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Tact

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Able to do or say the correct thing, thoughtful

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Technician

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Level of proficiency usually requiring a 2 yr associates degree or 3-4 yrs of on the job training

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Technologist/therapist

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Class of expertise in health field, 3-4yrs of college plus experience

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Tort

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Wrongful or illegal act of civil law not involving a contract

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information and the ability to retain health insurance coverage

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Clara Barton

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Founded the American Red Cross in 1881

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Speech-language therapist

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Identify, evaluate, and treat patients with speech and language disorders. Help patients communicate and cope with problems

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Athletic trainer

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Prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services

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Dialysis technician

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Renal dialysis tech, hemodialysis tech, nephrology tech, operate kidney hemodialysis machines used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function, patient monitoring, emotional support, teach nutrition needs

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Perfusionist

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Extracorporeal circulation tech, member of open heart surgery teams and operate the heart-lung machines used in coronary bypass surgery( monitor vitals, administers blood products and anesthesia, induces hypothermia, returns circulation to normal)

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Electrocardiograph technician

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Operate electrocardiograph machines

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Electroencephalograph technologist

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Operates an electroencephalograph (diagnose and evaluate diseases and disorders of the brain)

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Medical clinical laboratory technologist

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Study tissues, fluids, and cells of the human body to help determine presence or cause of disease

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Health information administrators

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Plan, supervise, direct and coordinate delivery of health care and manage the care of facilities

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Medical illustrator

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Produce diagrams , charts, graphs, and illustrations for textbooks, journals, magazines and exhibits

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Medical translator

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Convert one language to another in written material

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Biomedical engineer

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Combine knowledge of engineering with knowledge of biology and biomechanical principles to assist in the operation of health care facilities

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Biomedical equipment technicians

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Work with machines used to diagnose, treat and monitor patients. Install, test, service, repair equipment

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Central/sterile supply workers

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Order, maintain, and supply all equipment and supplies used by departments. Sterilize, maintain, inventory materials.

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Epidemiologist

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Identify and track diseases, determine risk factors, develop methods to prevent or control diseases

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Hippocrates

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460-377 bc. “Father of Medicine” made the Hippocratic Oath

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Anton van Leewenhoek

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(1632-1723) “father of microbiology” refined the microscope, discovered bacteria

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Birth control pills

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contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy

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Rene Laennec

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(1781-1826) invented the stethoscope

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Florence Nightingale

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(1820-1910) started Nightingale Training School for nurses, trained nurses, improved medical care

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Louis Pasteur

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1822-1895) developed pasteurization, studied microorganisms, improved sanitation

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Health

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A dynamic state in which an individual adapts to changes in their external and internal environments so that they maintain a state of well being in all dimensions

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Illness

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And abnormal process which leads to decreased functioning or impairment in one or more dimensions as compared to previous state

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Levels of health care

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Acute, chronic/long term, primary, specialized care, inpatient care

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emotional wellness

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Understanding personal feelings and expressing them appropriately, accepting limitations, adjusting to change, coping with stress

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Social wellness

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Showing concern, fairness, affection, respect, communicating and interacting well with others, sharing ideas and thoughts

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Spiritual wellness

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Using values, ethics, and morals to find meaning direction and purpose to life

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Stages of illness

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1- something is wrong/changed
2- assumption of sick role
3- medical care contact
4- dependent patient role
5- recovery, rehab, death
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Behaviors associated with wellness

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Exercise, good nutrition, weight control, healthy living habits

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Elizabeth Blackwell

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First woman physician in the US

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Geriatrician

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Doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the elderly

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Sympathy

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Feeling sorry for someone but not relating

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Rehabilitative hospital

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Provide care to help patients with physical and mental disabilities obtain maximum self-care and function

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Professional characteristics

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Empathy,honesty, dependability, willing to learn, patience, enthusiasm, self motivation, tact, competence, responsibility, discretion, team player

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Team player

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Work well with others

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Ancient Romans added what

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Built sewers to carry away waste, aqueducts for clean water, sanitation laws, drained swamps, first hospitals

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Small pox vaccine

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1796- Edward Jenner

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Dorothea Dix

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1802-1887) superintendent of female nurses of the army in 1861
International Red Cross founded 1863

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Joseph Lister

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Started using disenfectants and antiseptics during surgery

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Who initiated nursing education

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Florence Nightingale

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Gabriel Fahrenheit

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1st mercury thermometer

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Verbal abuse

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Speaking harshly, swearing or shouting, using inappropriate words about race or nationality, written threats, abusive statements

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Sir Alexander Flemming

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1928- discovered penicillin

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William Roentgen

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1895- discovered X-rays

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William Harvey

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Described the circulation of blood to and from the heart

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Polio Vaccine

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Discovered by Jonas Salk, 1952

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Robert Koch

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Developed culture plate method to identify pathogens, “Father of Microbiology”

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Joseph Priestly

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1774, discovered oxygen

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Marie Curie

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Isolated radium in 1910

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Christian Barnard

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1967- first successful human-to-human heart transplant

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First test tube baby

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Louise Brown, England, 1978

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Intellectual wellness

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Creative, logical, curious, open minded, common sense, continual learning, flexibility

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Mental wellness

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Creative, logical, curious, open minded, common sense, continual learning, flexibility

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Pediatric hospital

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Specializes in children, must be under a certain age

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Orthopedic hospital

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Specializes in bone and joint procedures and care

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Oncology hospital

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Hospital specializing in cancer treatment

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When was AIDs identified

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Kidney transplant

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1954 by Joseph Murray

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Five dimensions of humans

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Spiritual, mental, social, emotional, physical

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Objective data

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Not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or predjudice

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Subjective data

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Data influenced by personal feelings and ideas

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Licensure

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Process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation

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Aide

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Person who acts as an assistant

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Definition of health care

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the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, esp. through the provision of medical services.

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Homeopathic care

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Homeopathy is a natural medicine for treating and/or curing disease based on the administration of small doses of substances can cure an illness

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Sigmund Freud

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Studies formed basis of psychology and psychiatry

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Prevention

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Protecting the individual from actual or potential threat

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Promotion

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Help the individual maintain or enhance present level of health

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Profesional

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having or showing the skill appropriate to a professional person; competent or skillful.

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Continuing educational units

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A continuing education unit (CEU) or continuing education credit (CEC) is a measure used in continuing education programs, particularly those required in a licensed profession, in order for the professional to maintain the license.

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NHCSS stands for

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National Health Care Skill Standards ( indicate knowledge and skills expected of health care workers)

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