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Acculturation

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Process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics

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Abrasions

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Injury caused by rubbing or scraping the skin

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Aerobic

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requiring oxygen to live and grow

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Agnostic

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Person who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved

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Alignment

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Positioning and supporting the body so that all body parts are in correct anatomical position

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Amputation

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the cutting off or separation of a body part from the body

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Anaerobic

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not requiring oxygen to live and grow

able to thrive in the absence of oxygen

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Antisepsis

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Aseptic control that inhibit, retards growth of, or kill pathogenic organisms
not effective against spores and viruses

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Asepsis

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Being free from infection

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Atheist

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Person who does not believe in any deity

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Athletic trainer

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prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes

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Audiologist

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Individual specializing in diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders

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Avulsion

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a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body

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Bacilli

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rod-shaped bacteria
occur singly, in pairs, or in chains
ability to form spores
tuberculosis, tetanus, pertussis, etc

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Bandage

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material used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support and protect body parts

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Bed cradle

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a device placed on a bed to keep the top bed linens from contacting the legs and feet

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Bias

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a preference that inhibits impartial judgment

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Binder

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devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply pressure, or limit motion

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Biomedical equipment technician

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  • work with machines to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients
  • install, test, service, and repair equipment
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Body mechanics

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the way in which the body moves and maintains balance

proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts

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Catheter

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a rubber, metal, or other type of tube that is passed into a body cavity and used for injecting or removing fluids

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Central supply worker

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  • involved in ordering, maintaining, and supplying all the equipment and supplies used by other departments in a health care facility
  • sterilize instruments or supplies
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Clean

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free from organisms causing diseases

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Cocci

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  • round in shape
  • diplococci(pairs)-gonorrhea, meningitis, and pneumonia
  • strepococci(chains)-sore throat
  • staphylococci(clusters)-boils, urinary tract infections
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Colostomy

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an artificial opening into the colon

allows for the evacuation of feces

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Contaminated

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Containing infection or infectious organisms or germs

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Contracture

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Tightening or shortening of muscle

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Convulsion

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Also called seizure

Violent or involuntary contraction of muscles

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Cultural assimilation

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Absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture

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Defecate

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evacuation of fecal material from the bowel

bowel movement

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Dehydration

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insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues

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Dental hygienist

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  • work under the supervision of dentists

- preform preliminary examinations of teeth and mouth, remove stains and deposits from teeth, etc

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Dental laboratory technicians

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make and repair a variety of prostheses such as dentures, crowns, bridges, and appliances

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Dialysis technician

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-operate the kidney hemodialysis machines used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function

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Diaphoresis

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profuse or excessive perspiration; or sweating

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Disinfection

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aseptic-control method that destroys pathogens but does not usually kill spores and viruses

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Dressing

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covering placed over a wound or injured part

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Dyspnea

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Difficult or labored breathing

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Edema

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Swelling; excess amount f fluid in the tissues

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Electrocardiograph technician

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operate electrocardiograph machines

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Electroencephalographic technologist

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operates an instrument called electroencephalograph which records electrical activity in the brain

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Emergency medical technician

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provide emergency, prehospital care to victims of accidents

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Endogenous

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Infection or disease originating within the body

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Enema

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an injection of fluid into the large intestine through the rectom

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Ethnicity

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Classification of people based on national origin and/or culture

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Ethnocentric

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belief in the superiority of one’s own ethnic group

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Exogenous

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infection or disease originating outside of or external to the body

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Frostbite

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actual freezing of tissue fluid resulting in damage to the skin and underlying tissue

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Fungi

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group of simple, plantlike animals that live on dead organic matter

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Geriatric assistant

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provide care for the elderly

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Health care administrator

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

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Health information technician

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organize and code patient records, gather statistical or research data, record info on patient records

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Heat cramp

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muscle pain and spasm resulting from exposure to heat and inadequate fluid and salt intake

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Heat exhaustion

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condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss of fluid through sweating

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Heat stroke

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medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat, resulting in high body temperature and failure of sweat glands

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Hemorrhage

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excessive loss of blood; bleeding

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Hyperthermia

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condition that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104 rectally

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Hypothermia

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condition in which body temp is below normal, usually below 95 and often in the range of 78-95

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Ileostomy

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a surgical opening connecting the ileum (small intestine) and the abdominal wall

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Impaction

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a large, hard mass of fecal material lodged in the intestine or rectum; a tooth that does not erupt into the mouth

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Laceration

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wound or injury with jagged, irregular edges

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Licensed practical nurse

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work under supervision of physicians or RNS

provide patient care

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Matriachal

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social organization in which the mother or oldest woman is the authority figure

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Medical clinical laboratory technologist

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work under supervision of medical technologists

perform many of the routine tests that do not require advanced knowledge

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Micturate

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another word for urinate

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Mitered corner

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special folding technique used to secure linen on a bed

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Montgomery straps

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used to make dressing changes without having to remove and reapply tape

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Nosocomial

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pertaining to or originating in a health care facility

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Opportunistic

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when body’s immune system cannot defend itself from pathogens normally found in the environment

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Orthodontist

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align or straighten teeth

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Pathogen

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disease producing organisms

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Patriarchal

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social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure

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Perfusionist

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members of open-heart surgical teams and operate the heart-lung machines used in coronary bypass surgery

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Periodontist

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deals with the treatment of gum and other tissues around the mouth

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Pharmacist

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dispense medications per written orders from physicians, dentists, and other authorized professionals

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Phlebotomist

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collect blood and prepare it for testing

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Physician assistants

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work under physicians

take medical history, preform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests

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Prejudice

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strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information

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Pressure ulcer

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a pressure sore; a bedsore

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Protozoa

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microscopic, one-celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water

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Psychologist

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study human behavior and use this knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of everyday living

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Puncture

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injury caused by a pointed object such as a needle or nail

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Race

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classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics

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Recreational therapist

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

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Rectal tube

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tube inserted into the rectom to aid in the expulsion of flatus (gas)

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Religion

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spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual

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Rickettsia

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parasitic microorganism that live on other living organisms

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Sensitivity

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ability to recognize and appreciate teh personal characteristic of others

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Shock

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clinical condition characterized by various symptoms and resulting in an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs, especially the brain and heart

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Speech language therapist

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identify, evaluate, and treat patients with speech and language disorders

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Spirilla

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spiral or corkscrew shape

syphilis and cholera

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Spirituality

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individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change throughout an individuals life

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Sprain

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injury to a joint accompanied by stretching or tearing of the ligaments

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Stereotyping

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process of assuming that everyone in a particular group is the same

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Sterilization

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process that results in total destruction of all microorganisms
surgical procedure that prevents conception of a child

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Stoma

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The opening of an ostomy on the abdominal wall

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Strain

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injury caused by excessive stretching overuse, or misuse of a muscle

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Suppository

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solid medication that has a base of cocoa butter or glycerine and is designed to melt after insertion into a body cavity

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Urinary drainage unit

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special device used to collect urine and consisting of tubing and a collection container usually connected to a urinary catheter

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Viruses

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one of a large group of very small microorganisms many of which cause disease

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Definition of diaphoresis

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profuse or excessive perspiration or sweating

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Definition of edema

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swelling

excess amount of fluid in the tissues

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Definition of dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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Definition of cyanosis

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bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and or lips due to an insufficient amount of oxygen

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Definition of bradycardia

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slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats per minute

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Definition of hyperthermia

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condition in which body temp is above 104

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Definition of hypothermia

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condition of which body temp is below normal below 95

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Definition of veins

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blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart

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Definition of vertigo

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sensation of dizziness

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Delirium

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acute, reversible mental confusion caused by illness, medical problems, or medications

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Diaphysis

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the shaft or middle section of a long bone

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Flexion

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decreasing eh angle between two parts; bending a limb

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Foramina

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a passage or opening; a hole in a bone through which blood vessels or nerves pass

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Dendrite

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carries impulses toward the cell body

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Epiphysis

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the end or head at the extremity of a long bone

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Function of bile

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liver secretion that is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the emulsification of fats during digestion

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efferent nerves

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carries impulses to the body from the brain

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Hemoglobin

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the iron-containing protein of the red bloods cells; serves to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues

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Iris

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colored portion of the eye; composed of muscular or contractile tissue that regulates the size of the pupil

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Ligaments

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fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone

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Nueron

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nerve cell

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Meninges

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membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord

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Paraplegia

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paralyzed from waist down

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Sclera

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white outer coat of the eye

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Prejudice

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strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information

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Portal of exits

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wound openings, nose, salvia,

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Projection

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defense mechanism in which an individual places the blame for his or her actions on someone else or circumstances

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Pleura

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a serous membrane that covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity

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Tendon

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fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones

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systolic pressure

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measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries

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Quadriplegia

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all limbs are paralyzed

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Transverse Plane

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divides body from bottom and top half

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Tympanic membrane

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the eardrum

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Varicose veins

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swollen veins

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Anterior

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the front of

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Withdrawal

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defensive mechanism in which an individual either ceases to communicate or physically removes self from a situation

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Rationalization

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defense mechanism involving the use of a reasonable or acceptable excuse as explanation for behavior

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Quadriceps femoris

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front of thigh, extends leg, injection site

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Suppression

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Defense mechanism used by an individual who is aware of unacceptable feelings or thoughts but refuses to deal with it

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Slander

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

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Phlebitis

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inflammation of the veins

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Patriarchal

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social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure

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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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Joints

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where two or more bones meet or join

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Nasal cavity

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space between the cranium and the roof of the mouth

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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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Homeostasis

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a constant state of natural balance within the body

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Leukocyte

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white blood cell

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Nucleolus

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the spherical body in the cell that controls cell that is important in reproduction of the cell

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Hemiplegia

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paralysis of half of body

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