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midterm review Flashcards

body mechanics, PPE, vitals, WC fit, terminology, WB terms, transfers

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the sense by which position, weight, an movement are perceived

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kinesthesia

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a quantifiable or objective means to determine the effectiveness of treatment or performance that is usually expressed in functional terms

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outcome measure

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a system developed to organize a medical record that uses common list of patient problems as its base

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problem-oriented medical record (POMR)

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perception mediated by proprioceptors or proprioceptive testing; sensation and awareness about the movements and position of body parts or the body

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proprioception

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the artificial replacement of an absent body part

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prothesis

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the ability to recognize the form (shape) of an object by touch

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stereognosis

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Absence of microorganisms that produce disease; the prevention of infection by maintaining a sterile condition

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asepsis

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when something is rendered unclean or nonsterile; an item, surface, or field is considered contaminated when it has come into contact with anything that is not sterile

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contamination

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the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood-borne pathogens on a surface or item to the point at which they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal

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decontamination

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the destruction or removal of pathogenic organisms but not necessarily their spores

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disinfection

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infections associated with health care delivery in any setting; previously known as nosocomial infection

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health care associated infections

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inflammation of the liver

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hepatitis

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the production of a disease or harmful condition by the entrance of disease-producing germs into an organism

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infection

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separation from others

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isolation

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practices that help reduce the number and spread of microorganisms

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medical asepsis

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a tiny living animal or plant that can cause disease

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microorganism

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pertaining only to infections originating in a hospital

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nosocomial

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a microorganism that produces disease

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pathogen

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various barriers and respirators used alone or in combination to protect skin, mucous membranes, eyes, airways, and clothing from contact with infectious agents; includes gloves, respirators, masks, face shields, goggles, shoe covers, caps and gowns.

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personal protective equipment PPE

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the US centers of Disease Control and Prevention standard that applies to all persons entering a health care setting, including visitors, patients, and health care personnel; also known as “cough etiquette”

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respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette

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21
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the presence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood or tissues

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sepsis

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a hard, thick-walled capsule formed formed by some bacteria that contains only the essential parts of the protoplasm of the bacterial cell

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spore

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containing no microorganisms; free from germs; aseptic

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sterile

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process by which all microorganisms, including spores, are destroyed

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sterilization

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25
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practices that render and keep objects and areas free of all microorganisms

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surgical asepsis

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a bodily injury caused by physical means, with disruption of the normal continuity of structures

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wound

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absence of oxygen in the tissues

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anoxia

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the pulse that is found when a stethoscope is placed on the chest wall over the apex of the heart; also may be found by palpation

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apical pulse

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the absence of breathing

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apnea

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variation from the normal rhythm

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arrythmia

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listening for sounds produced within the body by using the unaided ear or a stethoscope

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auscultation

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a slow heartbeat (<60bpm); may be a normal finding in a well conditioned person or an abnormal finding

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bradycardia

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the amount of blood that is pumped from the heart during each contraction

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cardiac output

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profuse perspiration

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diaphoresis

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the period when the least amount of pressure is exerted on the walls or the arteries during the heartbeat; usually indicates the resting phase of the heart

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diastole

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labored or difficult breathing

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dyspnea

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disturbance of rhythm

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dysrhythmia

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arising or produced abnormally

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ectopic

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the passive phase of respiration when the person breathes out; also referred to as exhalation

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expiration

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body temperature that is above the normal level; also referred to as pyrexia

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fever

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abnormally high blood pressure

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hypertension

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abnormally low blood pressure

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hypotension

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pertaining to the groin

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inguinal

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the active phase of respiration when the person breathes in; also referred to as inhalation

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inspiration

45
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the insertion of a tube into the larynx to maintain an open airway

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intubation

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sounds heard during auscultory determination of blood pressure; believed to be produced by the vibratory motion of the arterial wall as the artery suddenly distends when passing through the vessel or within the wall itself

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korotkoff sounds

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to fit close together; to close tight; to obstruct or close off

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occlude

48
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a condition in which breathing is easier when the person is seated or standing

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orthopnea

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a palpable wave of blood produced in the walls of the arteries with each heartbeat or contraction

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pulse

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expression of the effectiveness of a force in turning a lever system; it is the product of a force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from its line of action to the axis of motion

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torque

51
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increased intrathoracic pressure caused by forcible exhalation against a closed glottis

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valsalva phenomenon or maneuver

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a quantity possessing magnitude and direction, such as force or velocity

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vector

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imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity of an object

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vertical gravity line VGL

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field of medicine that is concerned with weight loss or that deals with causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity

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bariatric

55
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requiring some level or type of assistance, which may be human or mechanical. The patient is unable to assist with transfers

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dependent

56
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an increase in severity of disease or any of its symptoms

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exacerbation

57
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partial or incomplete paralysis

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paresis

58
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a padded table for a patient to sit or lie on while performing exercises receiving a massage, or undergoing other physical therapy treatment

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plinth

59
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a temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of cerebral anemia; fainting

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syncope

60
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a sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or of one’s surroundings

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vertigo

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