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Terminology Flashcards

1
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Hypopnea

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Abnormal decrease in rate and depth of respiration

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Korotkoff sounds

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Blood pressure sounds

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3
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Pulse pressure

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The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures

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Blood pressure

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Measurement of the force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood.

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5
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Systolic pressure

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Represents the highest point of blood pressure in the body. Each time ventricles contract blood is pushed out of the heart and into the aorta and pulmonary aorta exerting pressure on the walls of the arteries.

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Diastolic pressure

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The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions. (Diastole)

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7
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Average body temp

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98.6

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How to lubricate instruments

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With the steam penetrable lubricant. Work the instrument back-and-forth to ensure it all gets in there

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OSHA

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Occupational safety and health administration

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OPIM

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Other potentially infectious materials. Body fluids

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11
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Subcutaneous injection

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45

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Antiseptic hand washing

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Washing their hands with an antimicrobial soap. Should be done prior to surgery.

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Continuous fever

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Body temperature fluctuates minimally but always remains elevated

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Intermittent fever

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Body temp alternately rises and falls and at times returns to normal or become sub normal

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Remittent fever

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Wide range of 10 actuations occur all of which are above normal

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16
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Radial pulse

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Radial artery located in a group on the inner aspect of the rest just below the thumb

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17
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Apical pulse

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Located at the apex of the heart

18
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Brachial pulse

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The anti-cubital space located at the front of the elbow

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Ulnar pulse

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Little finger side of the wrist

20
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Temporel pulse

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Located in front of the ear just above eye level

21
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Carotid pulse

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Located on the anterior side of the neck slightly to one side of the midline

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Femoral pulse

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Located in the middle of the groin

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Popliteal pulse

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Located at the back of the knee

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Posterior tibial pulse

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Located on the inner aspect of the ankle just posterior to the anklebone

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Dorsalis pedis pulse

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Located on the upper surface of the foot between the first and second meta-tarsal bones

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Healthy adult resting rate

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Can range from 60 to 100 bpm with the average falling between 70 and 80 bpm

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Average respiration rate

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Normal healthy adult respiratory rate ranges from 12 to 20 respirations per minute most adults there is a ratio of one respiration for every four pulse beats

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Bradypnea

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An abnormal decrease in the respiratory rate of less than 12 respirations per minute

29
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Adventitious sounds

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Abnormal breath sounds

30
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Korotkoff sounds

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Used to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings

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Bounding pulse

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Pulse with increased volume and feels very strong and full

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Bradycardia

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Abnormally slow pulse rate of less than 60 bpm

33
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Palpation

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Process of feeling with the hands to detect signs of disease

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Percussion

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The process of tapping the body to detect signs of disease

35
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Speculum

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An instrument for opening a body orifice or cavity for viewing

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Heat

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Dilates blood vessels used in swelling or edema

37
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Civil law

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Branch of law that regulates interactions among individuals groups organizations and the government

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Criminal law

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Branch of law that describes offenses against public welfare

39
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Tort

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Injury or wrongdoing against a person or property that does not involve breach of contract

40
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CPR

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30 compressions

2 breaths

41
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HIPPA

A

Health insurance portability and accountability act

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