Study Guide for Final Sem 1 Flashcards
abduction
Movement away from midline
abdominal cavity
Area in front of body containing the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and sperm
adduction
Movement towards midline
abuse
Any care that results in pain or physical harm or mental anguish
acculturation
Process of learning beliefs and behaviors of other cultures
adipose tissue
Fatty tissues, fat
adult ratio for CPR
30:2 (compressions:breaths)
afferent nerves
Nerves that carry impulses to central nervous systems
alternative health care
Methods of treatment used in place of biomedical health care
amino acids are made of
proteins
amylase
An enzyme that converts starch to sugar; saliva and pancreatic
anatomy
The study of the structure of an organism
anemia
Lack of blood or and insufficient number of red blood cells
aneurysm
A ballooning out of (or a saclike formation) on artery wall
antiboics are used to treat what kind of infection
Bacterial infections
antisepsis
Slows growth and/or kills pathogenic organisms
arachnoid membrane
Thin layer of tissue that covers a cavity
assault and battery
Assault: Physical or verbal attack on someone
Battery: Treatment of someone without consent
Bartholin’s gland
Two small mucous glands near vaginal opening
basic needs for life
Physiological needs: food, water, oxygen, temp., sleep; safety and security; love and affection; esteem; self-actualization
basophils
Type of white blood cell produced in bone marrow
becoming a team player
Positive attitude; respectful; cooperative
bias
A preference that inhabits partial judgement
biology
The study of life
blood views in relationship to cultures
Jehovah’s Witness: no blood transfusion
Christian Scientist: May refuse blood transfusions
body mechanics
Most efficient use of all body parts
brachial pulse site
Inner part of arm; crease of the elbow
Bulbourethral glands
Two small glands below prostate, secrets mucus
cardiac sphincter
Ring-like muscle; closes a natural passage in the heart
carotid pulse site
On side of neck
centrosome
Area of cell in cytoplasm; aids in reproduction of cell
cervical vertebrae
Neck portion of the spinal column
chambers of heart
Left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle
characteristics of culture
Values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics
characteristics of resume
A summary of a persons work history and experience
characteristics of taking pulse
Rate (number of beats); rhythm (regularity); volume (intensity)
chemical disinfection
Aseptic-control method to destroy pathogens
chromatin
Inside genetic material; in nucleus; made of DNA and protein
chronic dementia
Symptoms caused by permanent, irreversible damage to brain cells
circulatory system
Carries oxygen to body; carries waste away from cells
common cold
Inflammation of nasal membrane; runny nose, congestion, soreness, etc.
communication skills
Talk clearly, eye contact, hand gestures, respectful, etc.
compensation
Substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
computerized tomography
X-rays permits physicians to see clear view of body
conjunctiva
Mucous membrane that line the eyelids
connecting nerves
Share impulses by passing synapses back and forth
connective tissue
Tissue that connects, supports, and binds
cornea
Transparent section of sclera; allows light to enter the eye
coronal plane
Divides body into front and back halves
Cowper’s glands
Pair of small mucous glands near male urethra
cva
Results in lack of oxygen and destruction of brain tissue
cytoplam
Semi fluid (water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, salts) inside cell but outside nucleus
defamation
False statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation
definition edema
Swelling; excessive fluid in the tissues
definition of afebrile
Without a fever
definition of arteries
Carries blood away from heart
definition of body temperature
Normal range: 97-100
definition of bradycardia
Slow heart rate; below 60 beats per minute in adults
definition of capillaries
Smallest veins; connects arterioles and venules
definition of cyanosis
Bluish color of skin, nails, and lips due to a lack of oxygen
definition of dehydration
Insufficient amount of fluids in tissues
definition of diaphoresis
Excessive swelling
definition of dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing
definition of homeostasis
Constant state of natural balance within body
definition of hydration
Maintenance of body fluid balance
definition of hyperthermia
Body temp above 104
definition of hypothermia
Body temp below 95
definition of pyrexia
Fever
definition of tachycardia
Fast or rapid heartbeat; above 100 beats per minute in adults
definition of veins
Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
defintion of vertigo
Sensation of dizziness
definition of vital signs
Provide info about body conditions: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations
definition of wellness
State of being in good health
delirium
Acute, reversible mental confusion caused by illness
dendrite
Carry impulses toward the cell body
development of standard precautions
CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention); gloves, mask, gown, wash hands, etc.
diaphysis
Shaft or middle part of a long bone
digestive system
Digests foods, transports food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste
displacement
Feelings about a person are transferred to someone else
divisions of autonomic nervous system
Sympathetic: prepares body for increased heart rate
Parasympathetic: slows heart rate down
dorsal or posterior
Towards the back; behind
dura mater
Protective part of brain; outside layer
efferent nerves
Carry messages from brain to glands
embolus
A foreign substance circulating in blood stream
empathy skills
Caring, understanding, sincere, etc.
endometrium
Mucous membrane lining inner surface of uterus
endoplasmic reticulum
Tubular structures located in cytoplasm; allows for transportation of materials in and out of nucleus
eosinophils
Removes toxins and defends body from allergic reactions
epidemiologist
Indentity and track diseases as they occur in a group of people
epiphysis
The end or head of a long bone
epithelial tissue
Tissue that forms the skin and parts of secreting glands
ergonomics
Applied science used to promote safety of a person
esophagus
Tube that extends from pharynx (throat) to stomach
things needed to make a fire
Oxygen, fuel, heat
ethnicity
Classification of people based on natural origin and/or culture
ethnocentricity
Belief in superiority of ones own ethnic group
Eustachian tube
Tube that connects middle of the ear to the throat
examples of questions you may ask at an interview
Job description, uniform, career growth, education, etc.
examples of subjective observation
Cannot be seen or felt, symptoms, complaints or comments made by patients
extended family
Mother, father, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
extension
Increasing the angle between two parts (straightening a limb)
factors influencing blood presuure
Genetics, race, obesity, stress, age, diet, smoking, etc
false imprisonment
Restraining an individual or restricting their freedom
fascia
Fibrous membrane covering, supporting, and separating muscles
femoral pulse site
Inner part of upper thigh
fimbriae
Finger-like projections at end of the Fallopian tubes
fire: RACE and PASS
Rescue, Activate alarms, Contain fire, Extinguish fire
Pull pin, Aim nozzle, Squeeze handle, Swoosh back and forth
first five steps for first aid
1) recognize emergency
2) appropriate action based of scenario
3) determine consciousness
4) call 911
5) provide care needed
flexion
Decreasing the angle between two limbs; bending a limb
foramina
A passage or opening; a hole in the bone
forms of dementia
Cerebrovascular, artherlosclerosis, transient ischemic, Alzheimer’s
frontal plane
Divides body into front and back halves
function of bile
Aids in emulsification of fats during digestion
function of cerebellum
Maintains balance and equilibrium
function of ejaculatory duct
Carries sperm and semen through prostate into the urethra
function of medulla oblongata
Lower part of brainstem; controls vital processes: heartbeat, respirations, etc.
function of midbrain
Connects pons and cerebellum; relay center for impulses
function of pons
Connects medulla oblongata and cerebellum to upper portion of brain