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Chapter 1: Patient Care > Terms And Definitions > Flashcards

Terms And Definitions Flashcards

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Acromial process

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The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade.

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Anthropometric measurements

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Set of techniques for determine an individual’s body fat composition by measuring and recording dimension’s of the body such as height and weight.

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Aorta

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The main trunk of the systems arteries.

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Antecubital fossa

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The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow.

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Aseptic

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Free from pathogenic micro-organisms

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Autoclave

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An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam.

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Axillary

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The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder.

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Brachial artery

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The major artery of the upper arm.

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Bradycardia

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A slow heart rate.

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Biohazard bag

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A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste.

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Bronchodilators

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A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways.

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Celsius

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A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.

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Cerumen

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A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.

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Cidex

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A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde.

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Conjunctiva

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A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.

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Cyanotic

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Appearance of blue or purple skin.

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Diastolic/diastole

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The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction.

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Deltoid

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The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D.

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EKG

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Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

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Fahrenheit

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The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit.

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Hemorrhoids

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External and internal swollen veins in the anal canal.

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Holter monitor

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A device that measures a patient’s cardiac activity over a period of time.

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Hypertensive crisis

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A sever increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke.

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Inner canthus

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The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.

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Intradermal injection

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An injection within or between the layers of the skin.

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Intramuscular injection

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An injection of a substance directly into the muscle.

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Nebulizer

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A device that administers medication in a mist form.

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Otoscope

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A device used to look into the ears.

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Palpate

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To examine by touch.

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Parenteral medication

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Any medication that is administered in a route other than ingestion.

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Pediatrics

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Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children , and adolescents.

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Prehypertension

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A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for developing high blood pressure.

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Pulmonary artery

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Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

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Respirations

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The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the chest rises in 1 minute.

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Sharps container

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A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments,

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Sim’s position

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Patient lies on the left side with the right know sharply bent and resting on the exam table.

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Snellen chart

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A chart used to determine visual acuity,

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Sphygmomanometer

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A device for performing blood pressures; includes the blood pressure cuff.

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Spirometer

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A device that measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled.

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Stethoscope

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A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body.

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Subcutaneous injection

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An injection of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissue.

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Supine position

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Patient lies on his or her back.

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Suture

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A stitch used to hold tissue together.

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Systolic/systole

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The contraction of the heart.

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Tachycardia

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An abnormally fast heartbeat.

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Temporal artery

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A major artery of the head, under the skin of the forehead.

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Topical

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Applied to the surface of the skin.

50
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Transdermal patch

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An adhesive patch, placed on the skin to administer a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream.

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Tympanic membrane

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A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear; also known as the ear drum.

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Ventricles

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The two large chambers that collect blood from the atria and expel blood to the entire body or to the lungs.

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Venipuncture

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Drawing blood from the vein.

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Vital signs

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Measurements observed, measured and monitored to check a patient’s level of physical function.

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