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Bone Densoitometry

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Measurement of bone density using dual energy xray absorption to detect osteoporosis

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CVIT

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Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the cardiovascular system

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CT

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Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an xray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor

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DMS

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visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue

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MRI

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proces of using a magnetic field and radio frequencies to create sectional images of the body

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PET

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the creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiological function of various organs and systems

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affective

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one of the three major categories or domains of learning. includes behaviors guided by feelings and emotions that are influenced by an individuals interests, attitudes, values and beliefs

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cognitive

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one of the three major categories or domains of learning. includes various levels of though such as knowledge, understanding, reason and judgement

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Psychomotor

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one of the three major categories or domains of learning.includes behavior involving physical actions, neuromuscular manipulation, and coordination.

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autonomy

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person’s self reliance, independence, liberty, rights, freedom of will, and ability to decide

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beneficence

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doing of good, active promotion of goodness, kindness and charity

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caring

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care for; an emotional commitment and willingness to act on behalf of a person with whom a caring relationship exists

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confidentiality

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belief that health related information about individual patients should not be revealed to others.

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ethical dilemmas

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situations requiring moral judgement between two or more equally problem-faught alternatives, two or more competing moral norms are present; creating a challenge about what to do

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ethics

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systematic study of rightness and wrongness of human conduct and character

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fidelity

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strict observances of promises or duties : loyalty and faithfulness to others

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justice

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equitable, fair, or just conduct in dealing with others

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morals

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generally accepted customs,principles, or habits of right living and conduct in society and the individuals practice in relation to these

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nonmaleficence

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ethical principle that places high value on avoiding harm to other

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professional ethics

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internal controls of a profession based on human values or moral principles

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professional etiquette

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manners and attitudes generally accepted by members of a profession

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veracity

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duty to tell the truth and avoid deception

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Chief Complaint

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primary medical problem as defined by patients

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localization

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determination of a precise area, usually through gentle palpitation or careful wording of questions

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objective

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perceptible to the external senses

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subjective

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pertaining to or perceived only by the affected individual; not perceptible to the senses

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base of support

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foundation on which a body rests or stands; your feet and space between feet defines base of support

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center of gravity

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hypothetical point around which all mass appears to be concentrated

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orthostatic hypotension

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sudden drop in BP in the brain when a person stands up quickly from a sitting or supine position

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ambulatory

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able to walk

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anteroposterior

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direction of xray beam from front to back

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artifacts

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substances or structures of not naturally present but of which an authentic image appears on an image

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geriatric

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pertaining to the treatment of the aged

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pediatric

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pertaining to the branch of medicine that treats children

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plantar surface

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sole of the foot

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rapport

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relation of harmony and accord between two persons

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apnea

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cessation of spontaneous ventilation

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atelactasis

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absence of gas from part or the whole of the lungs as a result of failure of expansion or reabsorption of gas from the alveoli

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ausculation

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listening to sounds of the body, typically through the use of a stethoscope

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body temperature

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measurement of the degree of heat of the deep tissues of the human body

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bradycardia

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slowness of the heartbeat . < 60 BPM

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bradypnea

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abnormally slowness of breathing

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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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diastolic

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pertaining to dilation or period of relaxation of the heart, especially of the ventricles

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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febrile

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pertaining to or characterized by. fever

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homeostasis

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constancy in the internal environment of the body. naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival

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HTN

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persistently high arterial BP

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hyperthermia

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abnormally high body temp, especially that induced for therapeutic purposes

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asepsis

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freedom from infection

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disinfectants

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chemical used to free an environment from pathogenic organisms or to render such organisms inert, especially as applied to the treatment of inanimate materials

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fomite

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object, such as a book, wooden object, or article of clothing, that is not in its self harmful but is able to harbor pathogenic microorganisms and this may serve as an agent of transmission of infection.

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Fungi

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General Term used to denote a group of eukaryotic protists-including mushrooms, yeast, rust, mold, and smuts- that are characterized by the absence of chlorophyll and by the presence of a rigid cell wall

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Iatrogenic

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resulting from the activities of physicians

Intro To Radiology and Med Term (4 decks)

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