Semester 1 Final- Intro to HOE and CNA Flashcards
abdominal cavity
begins at inferior surface of the diaphragmstomach, liver, spleen, colondifferent in that it is totally protected by muscle4 quadrants- RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, RUQ
abduction
moving a body part away from the midline
adduction
moving a body part toward the midline
abuse
Any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
acculturation
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adipose tissue
fatty tissue
adult ratio for CPR
30:2
afferent nerves
sensory nerves, carry messages to the central nervous system from the body
alternative health care means
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amino acids are made of
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amylase
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anatomy
study of the structure of an organism
anemia
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aneurysm
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antibiotics are used to treat what kind of infection
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antisepsis
aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores or viruses
arachnoid membrane
part of the meninges, arachnoid membrane- delicate layer that allows blood vessels to pass thorough
assault and battery
Physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given without proper consent, unlawfully touching another person without their consent
Bartholin’s glands
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basic need for life
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basophils
participate in the body’s inflammatory response, produce histamine- a vasodilator, and heparin- an anticoagulant
becoming a team player
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bias
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biology
a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.
blood views in relationship to cultures
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body mechanics
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts
brachial pulse site
just above the elbow, inside of arm
bulbourethral glands
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cardiac sphincter
valve that controls what enters the stomach
carotid pulse site
either side of the trachea
centrosome
area in the cytoplasm that contains the centrioles
cervical vertebrae
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chambers of the heart and oxygen levels
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characteristics of culture
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characteristics of resume
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characteristics of taking pulse
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chemical disinfection
used on instruments that do not penetrate skin, high alcohol content + bleach + formaldehyde + germicidearticles are submerged
chromatin
inside genetic material in nucleus, make up chromosomes, most normal humans have 23 pairs
chronic dementia
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circulatory system
cardiovascular system, consists of heart, blood vessels and blood, transports oxygen and nutrients to all the body cells, transports CO2 and metabolic waste away
common cold
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communication skills
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compensation
something given or received as an equivalent for loss, service or debt; defense mechanism involving substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
computerized tomography
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conjunctiva
mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and the front of the sclera
connecting nerves
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connective tissue
soft- loose connective tissue- holes in it, adipose tissue, large number of fat cells in it, warmth, cushion, energy
hard- supports and strengthens bones, cartilage
cornea
transparent section of the sclera, allows light rays to enter the eye
coronal plane
front half and back half
anterior- front part of body, also called ventral posterior- back half of body, also called dorsal
Cowper’s glands
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cva
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cytoplasm
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defamation
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edema
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afebrile
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arteries
blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
body temperature
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bradycardia
slow heart rate, below 60 beats per minute
capillaries
connect arterioles and venules, diffusion takes place here
cyanosis
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dehydration
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diaphoresis
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dyspnea
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homeostasis
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hydration
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hypothermia
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hyperthermia
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pyrexia
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tachycardia
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veins
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vertigo
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what are vital signs
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wellness
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delirium
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dendrite
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development of standard precautions
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diaphysis
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digestive system
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displacement
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divisions of autonomic nervous system
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dorsal/posterior
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dura mater
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efferent nerves
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embolus
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empathy skills
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endometrium
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endoplasmic reticulum
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eosinophils
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epidemiologist
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epiphysis
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epithelial tissue
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ergonomics are what
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esophagus
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essential things needed for fire
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ethnicity
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ethnocentricity
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Eustachian tube
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examples of q’s you can ask at an interview
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examples of subjective observation
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extended family
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extension
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factors influencing BP
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false imprisonment
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fascia
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femoral pulse site
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fimbriae
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steps to take in case of fire
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first five steps for first aid
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flexion
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foramina
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forms of dementia
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frontal plane
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function of bile
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function of cerebellum
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function of cerebrum
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function of ejaculatory duct
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function of epididymis
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function of medulla oblongata
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