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acculturation

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process of learning behaviors and beliefs of other cultures

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abrasions

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injury caused by rubbing or scrapping 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 believing God cant be proved or disproved

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alignment

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

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amputation

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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

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antisepsis

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slows the growth and/or kills pathogenic organisms

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asepsis

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being free from infection

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atheist

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a person who doesn’t believe in any deity

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athletic trainer

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prevents, recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates sports injuries

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audiologist

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indentifies, diagnoses, treats, and monitors disorders of the ear

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aavulsion

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a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body

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bacilli

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a disease-causing bacterium; rod-shaped

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bandage

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

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bed cradle

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

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bias

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a preference that inhabits partial judgement

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binder

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device applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply pressure, and limit motion

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biomedical equipment technician

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installs, operates, reapairs, and maintains medical equipment

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body mechanics

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most efficient use of all body parts

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catheter

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tube put into the body for injecting or removing fluids

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central supply worker

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recieves, stores, and issues materials and equipment from the stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard

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clean

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free from organisms causing disease

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cocci

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a spherical disease-causing bacterium

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colostomy
artificial opening into colon; allows for the evacuation of feces
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contaminated
containing infection or infectious organisms or germs
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contracture
tightening or shortening of a muscle
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convulsion
a seizure; a violent, involuntary contraction of muscles
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cultural assimilation
absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture
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defecate
evacuation of fecal material from bowel; bowel movement
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dehydration
insufficient amounts of fluids in the tissues
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dental hygienist
cleans teeth, examines patients for oral diseases, and provides other dental care
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dental laboratory technician
makes dental replacements such as dentures, crowns, bridges, etc.
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dialysis technician
operate machines that remove waste from body; monitor patients undergoing treatment
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diaphoresis
profuse or excessive perspiration; sweating
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disinfection
aseptic-control method that destroys pathogens
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dressing
covering that is places over a wound or an injured part of the body
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dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing
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edema
swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissues
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electrocardiograph technician
performs electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record impulses transmitted by the heart
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electroencephalographic technologist
takes readings of the brain or central nervous system
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emergency medical technician (EMT)
care for sick or injured people in emergency medical situations
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endogenous
infection or disease originating within body
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enema
an injection of fluid into the large intestine through the rectum
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ethnicity
classification of people based on national origin and/or culture
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ethnocentric
the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
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exogenous
infection or disease originating outside of the body
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frostbiite
actual freezing of tissue fluid resulting in damage to skin and underlying tissues
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fungi
group of simple, plantlike animals; live on dead organic matter
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geriatric assistant
work directly to supply care to elderly patients in long-term facilities
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health care administrator
manages and oversees day-to-day tasks of health care departments, practices, or entire facilities
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health information technician
studies principles and practices of acquiring, analyzing, maintaining, and protecting medical information
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heat cramp
muscle pain and spasm resulting from exposure to heat and inadequate fluid and salt intake
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heat exhaustion
condition resulting from exposure to heat and excessive loss of fluid through weating
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heat stroke
medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat; resulting in high body temperature and failure of the sweat glands
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hemorrhage
excessive loss of blood; bleeding
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hyperthermia
condition where body temperature is above normal; 104+
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hypothermia
condition where body temperature is below normal; 78-95
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ileostomy
a surgical opening connecting the ileum (small intestine) and the abdominal wall
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impaction
hard mass of fecal material lodges in the intestine or rectum
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laceration
wound or injury with jagged, irregular edges
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licensed practical nurse
provide basic medical care under direction of RNs and doctors
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matriarchal
mother or oldest woman is authority figure
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medical clinical laboratory technologist
assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment of diseases by preforming tests
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micturate
to expel urine; urinate
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mitered corner
special folding technique used to secure the linens on a bed
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montgomery straps
hypoallergenic adhesive straps for frequent dressing changes
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nosocomial
originating in the health care facility
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opportunistic
an infection that occurs when immune system is already low
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orthodontist
treat patients with improper positioning of teeth
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pathogen
disease-producing organisms
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patriarchal
father or oldest male is authority figure
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perfusionist
uses heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery to manage patients physiological status
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periodontist
dentist that specializes in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and placement of dental implants
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pharmacist
fills prescriptions, gives advice on dies effects of medicine, etc.
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phlebotomist
draws blood
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physician assistant
examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provides treatment
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prejudice
a strong feeling about a person or subject without knowing facts and information
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pressure ulcer
a pressure sore; bedsore
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protozoa
microscopic, single-celled animals often found in decayed materials
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psychologist
studies the human mind and human behavior
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puncture
injury caused by a pointed object such as a needle or nail
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race
classification of people based on physical and/or biological characteristics
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recreational therapist
uses activities to rehabilitate patients
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rectal tube
tube inserted into rectum to aid in the expulsion of gases
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religion
spiritual beliefs and practices of an individual
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rickettsiae
parasitic microorganism that live on other live organisms
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sensitivity
ability to recognize and appreciate personal characteristics of others
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shock
inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to body organs
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speech language therapist
helps patients who have a hard time talking
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spirilla
a bacterium with a rigid spiral structure
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spirituality
individualized set of beliefs that evolve and changer throughout a life
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sprain
injury to a joing by stretching or tearing of ligaments
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stereotyping
process of assuming that everyone in a particular group is the same
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sterilization
process of total destruction of all microorganisms
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stoma
the opening of anatomy on the abdominal wall
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strain
injury caused by excessive stretching, overuse, or misuse of a muscle
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suppository
solid madication; designed to melt after insertion into body
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urinary drainage unit
special device to collect urine; connected to cathader
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viruses
cause diseases; type of microorganism

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