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Immunocompromised

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Having an impaired immune response, usually as a result of disease, medication therapy, or surgery

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Medical asepsis

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Reducing the number of pathogens as well as breaking the chain of infection

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Surgical asepsis

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Complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object, sterile technique

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Meningitis

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Infection of the membranes that surround and protect the spinal cord and brain

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Safety data sheets

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Documents containing information regarding the chemicals in the work environment

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Expectorate

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Expel secretions from the throat or lungs by coughing or spitting

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Sharps container

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Puncture proof container designed to safely dispose of needles, scalpel, and other sharp disposable medical instruments

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Urinary catheter

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A tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine from the body

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Noninvaise

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Not requiring the introduction of instruments into the body

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Intubation

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Insertion of an endotracheal tube to assist patients breathing

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Amputation

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The loss or removal of a body part such as a finger, toe, hand, foot, arm, or leg

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Aphasia

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Brain disorder where a person has trouble speaking or understanding other people. The most common cause is stroke

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Apnea

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Transient cessation of respiration, most common occurrence is during sleep

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Clavicle

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Sigmond-shaped long bone that makes up the front part of the shoulder. It sits between the shoulder blade and the sternum. Also known as collar bone.

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Pacemaker

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A natural or artificial source of electrical current that causes depolzarization of the heart muscle

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Vector

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Carrier (animal or insect) that can transmit a disease

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Contagious

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Easily transmitted by direct or indirect contact

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Debridement

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The removal of dead (necrotic) or infected skin tissue to help a wound heal

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Dressing

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A bandage for an external wound

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Anuria

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Absence of urine formation

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Hypoxia

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Low levels of oxygen in your body tissues, it causes symptoms like confusion, restlessness, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate and bluish skin

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Melena

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Dark sticky feces containing partly digested blood

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Pyrexia

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Elevated body temperature

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Anticoagulant
Chemical substance that prevents blood from clotting
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Cardiology
A branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system
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Cephalgia
Another word for headache
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Geriatric
Pertaining to the elderly
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Hepatic
Pertaining to the liver
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Nebulizer
A device used to deliver medication in an aerosol form through inhalation
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Abatement
A diminution, decreasing or easing
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Ambulatory Care
Outpatient care
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Compound Fracture
Bone fracture that is also accompanied by a break in the skin
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Etiology
The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition
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Hematemesis
The vomiting of blood
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Outpatient
A patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital
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Neurology
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
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Polyp
A small growth, usually benign and with a stalk, protruding from a mucous membrane
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Terminal
A disease that can not be cured
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Topical
Medicine applied to the skin externally
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Palpitations
Sensations of a rapid or irregular heartbeat that the patient can feel in the chest or throat
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Atrium
Upper chambers of the heart
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Ventricles
The lower chambers of the heart
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Heart failure
Disorder in which the heart fails to pump blood efficiently resulting in severe complications
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Repolarization
Relaxation of the heart muscles in its resting state
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Depolarization
Activation of the cells of the heart by an electrical impulse for the purpose of initiating a contraction
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Intercostal
Between the ribs
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Precordial
In front of the heart
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Thrombus
Blood clot
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Electrodes
Small sensors placed on the skin to detect and record the hearts electrical activity
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Echocardiogram
Test of the action of the heart using ultrasound waves to produce a visual display, accesses structure and movements of various parts of the heart
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Interval
Duration and distance between waves
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Stylus
(Needle) of EKG machine moves up and down with changing voltage. Waves are recorded on ECG paper which means beneath the stylus
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Holter Monitor
Device used to measure the electrical activity of the heart over a 24-48 hour period
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AED
Automated external defibrillator
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Dextrocardia
Congenital condition in which the hearts position is reversed (heart is on the right side)
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Hypercalcemia
Higher than normal calcium levels in the blood
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Histology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues
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Side effect
A secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy
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SA Node
The hearts natrual pacemaker-located in the right atrium
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Latrogenic anemia
Deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. This is caused by repeated or excessive blood collections for diagnostic testing
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Hematoma
Collection of blood underneath the skin, a bruise
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Anticubital
Area of the anterior surface of the arm situated in front of the elbow, where rhe arm bends
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Occult
Not visible
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of a blood vessel, making the area tender, warm, and red
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Hemolysis
The breakdown of red blood cells
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Lumen
Middle area
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Hemostasis
The stoppage of blood flow
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Anticoagulant
Chemical substance that prevents or reduces coagulation of blood
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Centrifuge
Machine which spins tests tubes at Hugh speeds, causing the heavier particles to settle to the bottom & the lighter particles to rise to the top

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