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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
Pyrexia
Fever
Tachycardia
Fast, or rapid, heartbeat (usually more than 100 beats per minute in a adult)
Veins
Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
Vertigo
Sensation of dizziness
Vital signs
Determinations that provide information about body conditions; include temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
Wellness
State of being in good health
Delirium
Acute, reversible mental confusion caused by illness, medical problems, and/or medications
Dendrite
Branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct electrical stimulation received from other neurons
Development of standard precautions
OSHA developed them to keep everyone safe
Diaphysis
The shaft, or middle section, of a long bone
Digestive system
Made up of the gastrointestinal tract, contains the liver, pancreas, and liver
Displacement
Defense mechanism in which feelings about one person are transferred to someone else
Divisions of autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Dorsal or posterior
Pertaining to the back; in the back
Dura mater
Thick membrane that is the outermost of the three layers of the maningies that surround the brain and spinal cord
Efferent nerves
Motor neurons, carry neural impulses away from the CNS
Embolus
A blood clot or mass of material circulating in the blood vessels
Empathy skills
Identifying with another’s feelings but being unable to solve the situation
Endometrium
Mucous membrane linging of the inner surface of the uterus
Endoplasmic reticulum
Fine network of tubular structures in the cytoplasm of a cell; allows for the transport of materials in and out of the nucleus and aids in the synthesis and storage of proteins
Eosinophils
White blood cells
Epidemiologist
Practices in the history, cause, and spread of an infectious disease
Epiphysis
The end or head at the extremity of a long bone
Epithelial tissue
Tissue that forms the skin and parts of the secreting glands, and that lines the body cavities
Ergonomics
An applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
Esophagus
Tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach
Essential things for a fire
Oxygen, heat, fuel
Ethnicity
Classification of people based on national origin and/culture
Quadriceps femoris
Front of thigh, extends leg, injection site
Quadriplegia
Paralysis below the neck; paralysis of the arms and legs
Rationalization
Defense mechanism involving the use of a reasonable or acceptable excuse as explanation for behavior
Reality orientation
Activities to help promote awareness of time, place and person
Red Marrow
Soft tissue in the epiphyses of long bones
Repression
Defense mechanism involving the transfer of painful or unacceptable ideas, feelings, or thoughts into the subconscious
Reservoir
A place that can fill up with water or other fluids. Can also catch fluids coming out of the body
Respiratory system
Breathes in oxygen in eliminates carbon dioxide
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Rickettsiae
Parasitic microorganisms that live on another living organism
Routes for taking temperature
Axillary, oral, rectal, aural, and temporal
Sacral vertebrae
A triangular bone made up of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior section of the pelvis
Sartorius
Enters passive insufficiency through the completion of the knee extension when the hips are more extended
Sclera
White outer coat of the eye
Sensitivity
The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others
Signs of abuse
Unexplained bruising and sudden depression
Signs of shock
Rapid, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin, rapid, weak pulse
Sinuses
Cavity or air space in a bone
Slander
Spoken commitment that causes a person ridicule our contentment or damages the person’s reputation
Sociologist
Study society and social behavior by examining groups, cultures, and organizations
Spirituality
Individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change throughout an individual’s life
Stages of bedsore
- Pinkish red skin that does not return to normal within 15 minutes of pressure or friction removal
- Cracked, blistered, broken skin with shallow to full skin injury
- Broken skin with tissue involvement, pussy yellow drainage, yellow to brownish
- Extensive ulceration with penetration to bone and muscle, dead tissue profuse exudate
Start of disinfection
Antiseptic control method that destroys pathogens that does not usually kill spores and viruses
Start of public health
Preventing disease and prolonging life
Stereotype
Process of assuming that everyone any particular group is the same
Sterilization
A process that results in total destruction of all microorganisms; also, surgical procedures that prevents conception of a child
Suppression
Defense mechanism used by an individual who is aware of unacceptable feelings or thoughts but refuses to deal with them
Tendon
Fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones
Therapeutic diet with exchange list
Regular, liquid, soft, diabetic, calorie-controlled, low-cholesterol, protein, and bland
Thoracic cavity
Located in the chest and contains the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lungs, heart, and large blood vessels
Thoracic vertebrae
Located in the upper middle back and consists of twelve vertebrae
Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vain caused by a blood clot
Tibialis anterior
Upper half of lateral shaft of tibia
Trachea
Windpipe; airtube from the larynx to the bronchi
Transient ischemic attack
When blood flow to the brain ceases for a short period of time
Transverse plane
Imaginary line drawn through the body to separate the body into a top half and a bottom half
Treatment for convulsions
Clear the room and provide privacy
Tuberculosis
Contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs, it is contagious and may spread to other organs
Two energy forces from cultures
Asian
Tympanic
The eardrum
Types of beds you make and why
Closed, occupied, open
Ultrasonic cleaning
Uses ultrasound to clean
Ultrasonography
Noninvasive, computerized scanning technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of body parts
Networking
Connection of two or more computers to share data and hardware
Emedicine
Anabolic steroid
Internet in health medicine
You can research anything and find information a lot faster
Telemedicine
The use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications
Telepharmacy
The delivery of pharmaceutical care via electronic communications
Valves of the heart and locations
Tricuspid valve- located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
Pulmonary valve- located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
Mitral valve- located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Aortic valve- located between the left ventricle and the aorta
Varicose veins
Pertaining to distended, swollen veins
Vegetarian diet by spiritual group
Islam
Ventral/anterior
Pertaining to the front
Virus
One of a large group of very small microorganisms, many of which cause disease
Viscera
Pertaining to organs
Visceral membrane
Consists of a single layer of flattened mesothelial cells
Voluntary muscles
Under one’s control; done by choice or desire
Vulva
External female genitalia; includes the labia, majora, labia minora, and clitoris
Ways to avoid cultural differences
Don’t bring up religion or politics
What to do with damaged materials
Report it to the head nurse at the time and discard it properly
What influences the color of blood
The amount of oxygen and how close it is to the skin
What is a resume
A summary of a person’s work history and experience, submitted when applying for a job
Electrocardiogram
ECG, graphic tracing of the electrical activity of the heart
HIPAA
Set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information and the ability to retain health insurance coverage
Medicaid
Government program that provides medical care for people whose incomes are below a certain level
Medicare
Government program that provides medical care for elderly and/or disabled individuals
Mental development
Development of the mind
Compensation
Something given or received as an equivalent for a loss, service, or debt; defense mechanism involved in substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
When do you call an EMS for CPR
After 2 minutes
When do you wear PPE’s
Only when there is a chance of you getting an infection
When should you wear safety goggles
When the patient has an airborne illness
Which act requires you to show photo identification
Voter ID act
Willingness to learn
How much you want to learn and how hard you learn to work
Withdrawal
Defense mechanism in which an individual is there ceases to communicate or physically remove self from a situation
Yellow marrow
Soft tissue in the diaphyses of long bones
