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Abduction
Movement away from the midline.
Abdominal Cavity
Abdominal pelvic cavity, is divided into an upper part and a lower part. The upper cavity contains the stomach, small intestine, most of the large intestine, appendix, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
Abuse
Any care that results in physical harm or pain; or mental anguish.
Acculturation
Process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics.
Adduction
Movement toward the midline.
Adipose tissue
Type of soft connective tissue that is a fatty tissue. It stores fat as a food reserve or source of energy, insulates body, fills the area between tissue fibers, and acts as padding.
Adult ratio for CPR
30:2 for both single and two person
Afferent Nerves
Sensory, receptor nerves, and afferent axons
Alternative health care means
Therapy instead of medicine
Amino acids are made of
amine (- NH2) and carboxylic acid (-COOH)
Amylase
An enzyme that digests carbohydrates
Anatomy
The study of the form and structure of an organism.
Anima
Disease caused by lack of blood or an insufficient number of red blood cells.
Aneurysm
A ballooning put of, or saclike formation on, an artery wall. Disease, congenital defects, and injuries leading to weakened arterial wall structure can cause this defect.
Antibiotics are used to treat what kind of infection
Bacterial infections
Antisepsis
Aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores and viruses.
Arachnoid Membrane
One of three maningies and the protective cover of the brain
Assault and Battery
Assult: Physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given to a person without proper consent.
Battery: unlawfully touching another person without that persons consent.
Bartholin’s Gland
Two small mucous glands near the vaginal opening.
Basic needs for life
Food, water, oxygen, elimination of waste, protection from temperature extremes, sleep, free from fear and anxiety, feel secure in the environment, feel a sense of belonging, can give and receive friendship and love, self respect, has approval of others, obtains full potential, confident, self secure
Basophils
White blood cell, granules that stain readily with basic dyes
Becoming a team player
Maintain a positive attitude and learn to laugh at yourself, be friendly and cooperate with others, assist others when you see they need help, listen carefully when another person is sharing ideas or beliefs, respect the opinions of others even though you may not agree with them, be open-minded and willing to compromise, avoid criticizing other team members, learn good communication skills so you can share ideas, concepts, and knowledge, support and encourage other team members, perform your duties to the best of your abilities.
Bias
A preference that inhibits impartial judgment.
Biology
The study of living organisms
Blood views in relationship to cultures
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Body mechanisms
Refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all it’s parts.
Brachial Pulse Site
Referring to the brachial artery in the arm, it’s used measure blood pressure.
Bulbourethral Glands
Also called the Cowper’s gland. Discharge seminal fluids
Cardiac Sphincter
The valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach
Carotid pulse site
At the neck on either side of the trachea
Centrosome
That area of cells cytoplasm that contains two centrioles; important in the reproduction of cells.
Cervical vertebrae
Pertaining to the neck portion of the spinal column or to the lower part of the uterus
Chambers of the heart and oxygen levels
Upper chambers: atria
Lower chambers: ventricles
Characteristics of Culture
The values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people and is passed from one generation to the next.
Culture is learned, shared, is social in nature, and is dynamic and constantly changing.
Characteristics of a resume
A record of information about the individual. It’s a summary of education, skills, accomplishments, and work experience. It provides the employer with basic information that makes you appear qualified as an employee.
Characteristics of taking a pulse
Locate the pulse on the thumb side of the patients wrist using 2-3 fingers. Start counting and apply slight pressure once the pulse is found. Note the volume (character and strength) and the rhythm (regularity).
Chemical disinfection
Not always effective against spores and viruses. This can irritate or damage skin so it is not used on people.
Chromatin
Combination or complex DNA and proteins that make up the contents of the nucleus of a cell
Chronic Dementia
A deterioration of cognitive functioning
Circulatory system
Carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells; carries waste products away from cells; helps procure cells to fight infection
Common Cold
Runny nose, coughing, sneezing.
Communication Skills
Use words, facial expressions, body language, touch, and listen
Compensation
Something given or received as an equivalent for a loss, service, or debt; defense mechanism involving substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
Computerized tomography
A scanning and detection system that uses a minicomputer and display screen to visualize and internal portion of the human body; formerly known as CAT
Conjunctiva
Mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the anterior part of the sclera of the eye.
Connecting nerves
Process to effectors and receptors serve as the peripheral nervous system
Connective tissues
Body tissue that connects, supports, or binds body organs
Cornea
The transparent section of the sclera; allows light rays to enter they eye
Coronal plane
Frontal plain
Cowper’s glands
The pair of small mucous glands near the male urethra
Cva
Sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture of a blood vessel leads to lack of oxygen in the brain
Cytoplasm
The fluid inside a cell; contains water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and salts
Defamation
Slander or libel; a faulse statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation.
Edema
Swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissues
Afebrile
Without a fever
Artery
Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
Body temperature
A measure of the body’s ability to retain and get rid of heat
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats per minute
Capillaries
Smallest of the blood vessels, transports bloods from arteries to veins
Cyanosis
Bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to to an insufficient amount of oxygen in the bladder
Dehydration
Insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues
Diaphoresis
Profuse or excessive perspiration
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing
Homeostasis
A constant state of natural balance within the body
Hydration
When the tissues contain enough water to be healthy
Hyperthermia
Condition that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 40 degrees Celsius rectally
Hypothermia
Condition in which body temperature is below normal, usually below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, 35 degrees Celsius, and often in the range of 78-95 degrees Fahrenheit, 26-35 degrees Celsius