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Abduction

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Movement away from the midline.

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Abdominal Cavity

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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.

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Abuse

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Any care that results in physical harm or pain; or mental anguish.

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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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Adduction

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Movement toward the midline.

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Adipose tissue

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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.

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Adult ratio for CPR

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30:2 for both single and two person

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Afferent Nerves

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Sensory, receptor nerves, and afferent axons

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Alternative health care means

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Therapy instead of medicine

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Amino acids are made of

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amine (- NH2) and carboxylic acid (-COOH)

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Amylase

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An enzyme that digests carbohydrates

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Anatomy

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The study of the form and structure of an organism.

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Anima

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Disease caused by lack of blood or an insufficient number of red blood cells.

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Aneurysm

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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.

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Antibiotics are used to treat what kind of infection

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Bacterial infections

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Antisepsis

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Aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores and viruses.

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Arachnoid Membrane

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One of three maningies and the protective cover of the brain

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Assault and Battery

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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.

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Bartholin’s Gland

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Two small mucous glands near the vaginal opening.

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Basic needs for life

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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

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Basophils

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White blood cell, granules that stain readily with basic dyes

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Becoming a team player

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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.

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Bias

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A preference that inhibits impartial judgment.

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Biology

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The study of living organisms

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Blood views in relationship to cultures

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Body mechanisms

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Refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all it’s parts.

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Brachial Pulse Site

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Referring to the brachial artery in the arm, it’s used measure blood pressure.

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Bulbourethral Glands

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Also called the Cowper’s gland. Discharge seminal fluids

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Cardiac Sphincter

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The valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach

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Carotid pulse site

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At the neck on either side of the trachea

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Centrosome

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That area of cells cytoplasm that contains two centrioles; important in the reproduction of cells.

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Cervical vertebrae

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Pertaining to the neck portion of the spinal column or to the lower part of the uterus

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Chambers of the heart and oxygen levels

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Upper chambers: atria

Lower chambers: ventricles

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Characteristics of Culture

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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.

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Characteristics of a resume

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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.

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Characteristics of taking a pulse

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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).

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Chemical disinfection

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Not always effective against spores and viruses. This can irritate or damage skin so it is not used on people.

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Chromatin

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Combination or complex DNA and proteins that make up the contents of the nucleus of a cell

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Chronic Dementia

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A deterioration of cognitive functioning

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Circulatory system

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Carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells; carries waste products away from cells; helps procure cells to fight infection

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Common Cold

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Runny nose, coughing, sneezing.

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Communication Skills

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Use words, facial expressions, body language, touch, and listen

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Compensation

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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

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Computerized tomography

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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

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Conjunctiva

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Mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the anterior part of the sclera of the eye.

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Connecting nerves

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Process to effectors and receptors serve as the peripheral nervous system

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Connective tissues

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Body tissue that connects, supports, or binds body organs

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Cornea

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The transparent section of the sclera; allows light rays to enter they eye

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Coronal plane

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Frontal plain

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Cowper’s glands

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The pair of small mucous glands near the male urethra

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Cva

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Sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture of a blood vessel leads to lack of oxygen in the brain

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Cytoplasm

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The fluid inside a cell; contains water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and salts

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Defamation

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Slander or libel; a faulse statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation.

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Edema

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Swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissues

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Afebrile

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Without a fever

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Artery

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Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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Body temperature

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A measure of the body’s ability to retain and get rid of heat

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Bradycardia

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Slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats per minute

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Capillaries

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Smallest of the blood vessels, transports bloods from arteries to veins

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Cyanosis

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Bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to to an insufficient amount of oxygen in the bladder

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Dehydration

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Insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues

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Diaphoresis

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Profuse or excessive perspiration

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Dyspnea

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Difficult or labored breathing

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Homeostasis

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A constant state of natural balance within the body

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Hydration

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When the tissues contain enough water to be healthy

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Hyperthermia

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Condition that occurs when body temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 40 degrees Celsius rectally

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Hypothermia

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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

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Pyrexia

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Fever

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Tachycardia

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Fast, or rapid, heartbeat (usually more than 100 beats per minute in a adult)

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Veins

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Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart

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Vertigo

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Sensation of dizziness

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Vital signs

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Determinations that provide information about body conditions; include temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

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Wellness

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State of being in good health

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Delirium

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Acute, reversible mental confusion caused by illness, medical problems, and/or medications

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Dendrite

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Branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct electrical stimulation received from other neurons

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Development of standard precautions

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OSHA developed them to keep everyone safe

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Diaphysis

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The shaft, or middle section, of a long bone

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Digestive system

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Made up of the gastrointestinal tract, contains the liver, pancreas, and liver

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Displacement

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Defense mechanism in which feelings about one person are transferred to someone else

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Divisions of autonomic nervous system

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Sympathetic and parasympathetic

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Dorsal or posterior

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Pertaining to the back; in the back

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Dura mater

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Thick membrane that is the outermost of the three layers of the maningies that surround the brain and spinal cord

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Efferent nerves

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Motor neurons, carry neural impulses away from the CNS

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Embolus

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A blood clot or mass of material circulating in the blood vessels

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Empathy skills

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Identifying with another’s feelings but being unable to solve the situation

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Endometrium

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Mucous membrane linging of the inner surface of the uterus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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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

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Eosinophils

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White blood cells

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Epidemiologist

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Practices in the history, cause, and spread of an infectious disease

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Epiphysis

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The end or head at the extremity of a long bone

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Epithelial tissue

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Tissue that forms the skin and parts of the secreting glands, and that lines the body cavities

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Ergonomics

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An applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries

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Esophagus

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Tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach

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Essential things for a fire

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Oxygen, heat, fuel

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Ethnicity

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Classification of people based on national origin and/culture

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Quadriceps femoris

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Front of thigh, extends leg, injection site

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Quadriplegia

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Paralysis below the neck; paralysis of the arms and legs

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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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Reality orientation

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Activities to help promote awareness of time, place and person

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Red Marrow

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Soft tissue in the epiphyses of long bones

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Repression

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Defense mechanism involving the transfer of painful or unacceptable ideas, feelings, or thoughts into the subconscious

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Reservoir

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A place that can fill up with water or other fluids. Can also catch fluids coming out of the body

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Respiratory system

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Breathes in oxygen in eliminates carbon dioxide

Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

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Rickettsiae

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Parasitic microorganisms that live on another living organism

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Routes for taking temperature

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Axillary, oral, rectal, aural, and temporal

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Sacral vertebrae

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A triangular bone made up of five fused vertebrae and forming the posterior section of the pelvis

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Sartorius

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Enters passive insufficiency through the completion of the knee extension when the hips are more extended

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Sclera

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White outer coat of the eye

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Sensitivity

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The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others

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Signs of abuse

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Unexplained bruising and sudden depression

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Signs of shock

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Rapid, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin, rapid, weak pulse

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Sinuses

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Cavity or air space in a bone

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Slander

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Spoken commitment that causes a person ridicule our contentment or damages the person’s reputation

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Sociologist

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Study society and social behavior by examining groups, cultures, and organizations

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Spirituality

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Individualized and personal set of beliefs and practices that evolve and change throughout an individual’s life

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Stages of bedsore

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  1. Pinkish red skin that does not return to normal within 15 minutes of pressure or friction removal
  2. Cracked, blistered, broken skin with shallow to full skin injury
  3. Broken skin with tissue involvement, pussy yellow drainage, yellow to brownish
  4. Extensive ulceration with penetration to bone and muscle, dead tissue profuse exudate
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Start of disinfection

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Antiseptic control method that destroys pathogens that does not usually kill spores and viruses

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Start of public health

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Preventing disease and prolonging life

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Stereotype

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Process of assuming that everyone any particular group is the same

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Sterilization

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A process that results in total destruction of all microorganisms; also, surgical procedures that prevents conception of a child

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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 them

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Tendon

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Fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones

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Therapeutic diet with exchange list

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Regular, liquid, soft, diabetic, calorie-controlled, low-cholesterol, protein, and bland

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Thoracic cavity

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Located in the chest and contains the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lungs, heart, and large blood vessels

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Thoracic vertebrae

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Located in the upper middle back and consists of twelve vertebrae

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Thrombophlebitis

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Inflammation of a vain caused by a blood clot

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Tibialis anterior

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Upper half of lateral shaft of tibia

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Trachea

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Windpipe; airtube from the larynx to the bronchi

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Transient ischemic attack

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When blood flow to the brain ceases for a short period of time

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Transverse plane

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Imaginary line drawn through the body to separate the body into a top half and a bottom half

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Treatment for convulsions

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Clear the room and provide privacy

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Tuberculosis

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Contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs, it is contagious and may spread to other organs

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Two energy forces from cultures

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Asian

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Tympanic

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The eardrum

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Types of beds you make and why

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Closed, occupied, open

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Ultrasonic cleaning

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Uses ultrasound to clean

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Ultrasonography

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Noninvasive, computerized scanning technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of body parts

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Networking

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Connection of two or more computers to share data and hardware

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Emedicine

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Anabolic steroid

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Internet in health medicine

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You can research anything and find information a lot faster

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Telemedicine

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The use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications

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Telepharmacy

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The delivery of pharmaceutical care via electronic communications

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Valves of the heart and locations

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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

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Varicose veins

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Pertaining to distended, swollen veins

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Vegetarian diet by spiritual group

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Islam

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Ventral/anterior

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Pertaining to the front

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Virus

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One of a large group of very small microorganisms, many of which cause disease

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Viscera

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Pertaining to organs

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Visceral membrane

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Consists of a single layer of flattened mesothelial cells

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Voluntary muscles

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Under one’s control; done by choice or desire

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Vulva

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External female genitalia; includes the labia, majora, labia minora, and clitoris

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Ways to avoid cultural differences

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Don’t bring up religion or politics

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What to do with damaged materials

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Report it to the head nurse at the time and discard it properly

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What influences the color of blood

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The amount of oxygen and how close it is to the skin

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What is a resume

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A summary of a person’s work history and experience, submitted when applying for a job

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Electrocardiogram

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ECG, graphic tracing of the electrical activity of the heart

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HIPAA

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Set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information and the ability to retain health insurance coverage

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Medicaid

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Government program that provides medical care for people whose incomes are below a certain level

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Medicare

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Government program that provides medical care for elderly and/or disabled individuals

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Mental development

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Development of the mind

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Compensation

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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

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When do you call an EMS for CPR

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After 2 minutes

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When do you wear PPE’s

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Only when there is a chance of you getting an infection

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When should you wear safety goggles

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When the patient has an airborne illness

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Which act requires you to show photo identification

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Voter ID act

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Willingness to learn

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How much you want to learn and how hard you learn to work

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Withdrawal

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Defense mechanism in which an individual is there ceases to communicate or physically remove self from a situation

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Yellow marrow

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Soft tissue in the diaphyses of long bones