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Accommodation

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the ability to constrict when looking at a near object and dilate when looking at an object in the distance

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Audiometry

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measures hearing acuity at various sound frequencies

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Auscultation

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listening to body sounds

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A body systems approach

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means assessing the client according to the functional systems of the body.

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Capillary refill time

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the time it takes blood to resume flowing in the base of the nail beds

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Cerumen

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a yellowish-brown, waxy secretion produced by glands within the ear

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consensual response

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a brisk, equal, and simultaneous constriction of both pupils when one eye and then the other is stimulated with light

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drape

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a sheet of soft cloth or paper

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Edema

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is excessive fluid within tissue and signifies abnormal fluid distribution

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Extraocular movements

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which are eye movements controlled by several pairs of eye muscles

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head-to-toe approach

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means assessing the client from the top of the head down to the feet

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hearing acuity

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the ability to hear and discriminate sound

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Inspection

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purposeful observation

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Jaeger chart

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a visual assessment tool with small print or newsprint with varying sizes of letters for near vision

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mental status assessment

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a technique for determining the level of a client’s cognitive functioning

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ophthalmoscope

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An instrument used to examine structures within the eye

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otoscope

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An instrument used to examine the tympanic membrane, or eardrum.

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Palpation

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involves lightly touching or applying pressure to the body

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Percussion

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is striking or tapping a part of the client’s body with the fingertips to produce vibratory sounds

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PERRLA

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pupils equally round and reactive to light and accommodation

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physical assessment

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a systematic examination of body structures

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Rinne test

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an assessment technique for comparing air versus bone conduction of sound

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Smelling acuity

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the ability to smell and identify odors

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Snellen eye chart

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a tool for assessing far vision

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Turgor

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the resiliency of the skin; fullness or lack thereof

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Visual acuity

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the ability to see both far and near

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visual field examination

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is the assessment of peripheral vision and continuity in the visual field

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Weber test

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an assessment technique for determining equality or disparity of bone-conducted sound

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afebrile

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no fever

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afterload

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the force against which the heart pumps when ejecting blood

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antipyretics

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such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen directly lower body temperature

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apical heart rate

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the number of ventricular contractions per minute

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apical–radial rate

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the number of sounds heard at the heart’s apex and the rate of the radial pulse during the same period

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Apnea

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the absence of breathing

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arrhythmia or dysrhythmia

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an irregular pattern of heartbeats

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auscultatory gap

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a period during which sound disappears during BP

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automated monitoring devices

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equipment that allows for the simultaneous collection of multiple data

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baroreceptors

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sensory nerves in the walls of large arteries. A baroreceptor’s function is to maintain arterial pressure

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Blood pressure

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is the force the blood exerts within the arteries

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Bradycardia

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less than 60 bpm

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Bradypnea

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a slower-than-normal respiratory rate at rest

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brown adipose tissue (BAT).

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contains brown adipocytes filled with mitochondria that raise body temperature by increasing metabolism. BAT is usually located near the neck, the chest, and upper back

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Cardiac output

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the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute

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centigrade scale

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a scale that uses 0°C as the temperature at which water freezes and 100°C as the point at which it boils

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cerumen

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ear wax

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clinical thermometers

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instruments used to measure body temperature

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core temperature

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warmth in deeper sites within the body like the brain and heart

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diastolic pressure

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pressure within the arterial system when the heart relaxes and fills with blood

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Doppler stethoscope

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helps detect sounds created by the velocity of blood moving through a blood vessel. The sounds of moving blood cells

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drawdown effect

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cooling of the ear when it comes in contact with the probe

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51
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Dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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Fahrenheit scale

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a scale that uses 32°F as the temperature at which water freezes and 212°F as the point at which it boils

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febrile

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a condition in which the temperature is elevated

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fever

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body temperature that exceeds 99.3°F

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frenulum

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structure that attaches the underneath surface of the tongue to the fleshy portion of the mouth

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Hypertension

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high blood pressure

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Hyperthermia

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excessively high core temperature describes a state in which the temperature exceeds 105.8°F

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Hyperventilation

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rapid or deep breathing or both

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Hypotension

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low blood pressure

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hypothalamus

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a structure within the brain that helps control various metabolic activities

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hypothermia

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a core body temperature less than 95°F

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hypoventilation

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diminished breathing

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63
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Korotkoff sounds

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sounds that result from the vibrations of blood within the arterial wall or changes in blood flow

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metabolic rate

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use of calories for sustaining body functions

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offsets

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Amount of money returned to the hospital for saving money on patient care.

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66
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Orthopnea

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breathing facilitated by sitting up or standing

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Postural or orthostatic hypotension

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is a temporary drop in blood pressure when rising from a reclining position after 3 to 5 minutes of rest

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palpitation

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awareness of one’s own heart contraction

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piloerection

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the contraction of arrector pili muscles in skin follicles

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preload

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the volume of blood that fills the heart and stretches the heart muscle fibers during its resting phase

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pulse

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a wavelike sensation that can be palpated in a peripheral artery, is produced by the movement of blood during the heart’s contraction

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pulse deficit

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the difference between the apical and the radial pulse rates

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pulse pressure

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the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements

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pulse rate

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the number of peripheral pulsations palpated in 1 minute

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pulse rhythm

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the pattern of the pulsations and the pauses between them

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Pulse volume

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the quality of palpated pulsations

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Pyrexia

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Greek word for “fire”

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Respiration

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is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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respiratory rate

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the number of ventilations per minute

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set point

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an optimal body temperature

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shell temperature

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warmth at the skin surface

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speculum

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funnel-shaped instrument used to widen and support an opening in the body

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sphygmomanometer

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a device for measuring blood pressure

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stertorous breathing

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noisy ventilation

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stethoscope

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an instrument that carries sound to the ears

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stridor

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a harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration when there is laryngeal obstruction

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Systolic pressure

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pressure within the arterial system when the heart contracts

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Tachycardia

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100 to 150 bpm

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Tachypnea

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a rapid respiratory rate

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temperature translation

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conversion of tympanic temperature into an oral, rectal, or core temperature

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temporal artery thermometer

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is the most noninvasive device when compared with others because it scans the artery at the skin surface, poses no risk for injury, and is suitable for nearly all ages

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thermistor catheter

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heat-sensing device at the tip of an internally placed tube

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thermogenesis

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heat production

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training effect

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occurs in which the heart rate and consequently the pulse rate become consistently lower than average. This effect develops because the heart muscle becomes more efficient at supplying body cells with sufficient oxygenated blood with fewer beats

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Ventilation

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(the movement of air in and out of the chest) involves inhalation or inspiration (breathing in) and exhalation or expiration (breathing out

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Vital signs

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body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure

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white adipose tissue (WAT)

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that contains fat cells known as adipocytes. WAT provides heat insulation and cushioning of internal structures

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white coat hypertension

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a condition in which the blood pressure is elevated when taken by a health care provider but normal at other times

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acute illness

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one that comes on suddenly and lasts a short time

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Beliefs

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are concepts that a person holds to be true

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capitation

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a payment system in which a preset fee per member is paid to a health care provider (usually a hospital or hospital system

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case method

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a pattern in which one nurse manages all the care a client or group of clients need for a designated period of time

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Chronic illness

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one that comes on slowly and lasts a long time

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Congenital disorders

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those present at birth but which are the result of faulty embryonic development

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Continuity of care

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maintenance of health care from one level of health to another and from one agency to another

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diagnostic-related group (DRG)

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a classification system used to group clients with similar diagnoses for insurance

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Emotional health

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results when one feels safe and copes effectively with the stressors of life

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exacerbation

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reactivation of a disorder, or one that reverts from a chronic to an acute state

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Extended care

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services that meet the health needs of clients who no longer require acute hospital care) includes rehabilitation

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functional nursing

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a pattern in which each nurse is assigned specific tasks

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health

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a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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health care system

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the network of available health services

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Health insurance marketplaces

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are state organizations that provide a means for individuals or employers with small numbers of employees to purchase affordable private health insurance under the provisions identified in the ACA

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Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

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are corporations that charge preset, fixed, or yearly fees in exchange for providing health care for their members

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hereditary condition

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disorder acquired from the genetic codes of one or both parents

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Holism

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the sum of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health

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human needs

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factors that motivate behavior

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idiopathic illness

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is an illness of unknown cause. Treatment focuses on relieving the signs and symptoms because the etiology is unknown

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Illness

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is a state of being unhealthy when disease, deterioration, or injury impairs a person’s well-being

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Integrated delivery systems

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networks that provide a full range of health care services in a highly coordinated, cost-effective manner. The VA

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Managed care organizations (MCOs)

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private insurers who carefully plan and closely supervise the distribution of their clients’ health care services

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Medicaid

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is a federally funded, state-administered health care program for low-income individuals

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Medicare

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a federal program that finances health care costs of persons aged 65 years and older, permanently disabled workers of any age and their dependents, and those with end-stage renal disease

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Morbidity

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incidence of a specific disease, disorder, or injury

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Mortality

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incidence of deaths

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nurse-managed care

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a pattern in which a nurse manager plans the nursing care of clients based on their type of case or medical diagnosis

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nursing team

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primarily includes the client and nursing personnel, but it may also include several types of professionals as well as allied health care providers with special training such as respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and technicians

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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a health reform law passed in 2010, an estimated 11.7 million people acquired health insurance by the end of the enrollment period in 2015

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Physical health

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exists when body organs function normally

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Preferred provider organizations (PPOs)

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are agents for health insurance companies that control health care costs on the basis of competition. PPOs create a network of a community’s physicians who are willing to discount their fees for service in exchange for a steady supply of referred clients

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Primary care

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health services provided by the first health care provider or agency a person contacts

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primary illness

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one that develops independently of any other disease

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primary nursing

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a pattern in which the admitting nurse assumes responsibility for planning client care and evaluating the client’s progress

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prospective payment system

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uses financial incentives to decrease total health care charges by reimbursing hospitals on a fixed rate basis

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Remission

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is the disappearance of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease

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secondary care

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health services to which primary caregivers refer clients for consultation and additional testing

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secondary illness

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disorder that develops from a preexisting condition

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sequelae

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singular: sequela; ill effects that result from permanent or progressive organ damage caused by a disease or its treatment

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Social health

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is an outcome of feeling accepted and useful

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Spiritual health

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is characterized as believing that one’s life has purpose

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Team nursing

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a pattern in which nursing personnel divide the clients into groups and complete their care together

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terminal illness

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one in which there is no potential for cure

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Tertiary care

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health services provided at hospitals or medical centers where complex technology and specialists are available

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Values

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are ideals that a person feels are important (e.g., knowledge, wealth, financial security, marital fidelity, health

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Wellness

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means a full and balanced integration of all aspects of health. It involves physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health

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Adaptation

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the response of an organism to change

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alarm stage

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is the immediate physiologic response to a stressor

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Alternative behavior techniques

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are those actions that modify stress in order to take control rather than become immobilized

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Alternative lifestyle techniques

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are those activities in which people who are prone to stress make a conscious effort to change their patterns of living

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Alternative thinking techniques

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are those that facilitate a change in a person’s perceptions from negative to positive

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catastrophize

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choosing to focus on all the potentially negative outcomes that may result from stressors, thus perpetuating and intensifying their responses to stress

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coping mechanisms

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unconscious tactics to defend the psyche

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Coping strategies

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stress reduction activities consciously selected

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cortisol

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a stress hormone, from the adrenal cortex. Cortisol plays various important roles in responding to a stressor such as raising blood glucose and inhibiting insulin to meet increased energy requirements

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endocrine system

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a group of glands found throughout the body that produce hormones, sustains the response

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Endorphins

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are natural body chemicals that produce effects similar to those of opioid drugs such as morphine. In addition to decreasing pain, these chemicals promote a sense of pleasantness, tranquility, and well-being

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feedback loop

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is the mechanism for controlling hormone production. Feedback can be negative or positive

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fight-or-flight response

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It (body) accelerates the physiologic functions that ensure survival through enhanced strength or rapid escape. The person becomes active, aroused, and emotionally charged

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freeze response

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Therefore, it has been proposed that humans may also respond to stimuli not only by speeding physiologic responses, but also by slowing them down

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general adaptation syndrome

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collective physiologic processes of the stress response

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Homeostasis

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is a relatively stable state of physiologic equilibrium; it means “staying the same”

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hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis.

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Receptors for these chemical messengers are found throughout the central nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, suggesting a highly integrated communication system sometimes referred to as

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neuropeptides

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are actually types of neuromodulators; they help neurons communicate with each other (van den Pol, 2012). Neuropeptides include substance P, endorphins, enkephalins, and other neurohormones.

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Neurotransmitters

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chemical messengers synthesized in the neurons

serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine (also called adrenaline and noradrenaline), acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and glutamate

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Primary prevention

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involves eliminating the potential for illness before it occurs

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Reframing

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helps a person analyze a stressful situation from various perspectives and ultimately conclude that the situation is not as bad as it once seemed

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reticular activating system (RAS)

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an area of the brain through which a network of nerves pass, is the communication link between the body and the mind. Information about a person’s internal and external environment is funneled through the RAS to the cortex on both a conscious and an unconscious level

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Secondary prevention

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includes screening for risk factors and providing a means for early diagnosis of disease

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Sensory manipulation

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involves altering moods, feelings, and physiologic responses by stimulating pleasure centers in the brain using sensory stimuli

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stage of exhaustion

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is the last phase of general adaptation syndrome. It occurs when one or more adaptive or resistive mechanisms are no longer able to protect the person experiencing a stressor

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stage of resistance

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the second phase in general adaptation syndrome, is characterized by physiologic changes designed to restore homeostasis

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Stress

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is the physiologic and behavioral responses to disequilibrium. It has physical, emotional, and cognitive effects

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Stress management techniques

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are therapeutic activities used to reestablish balance between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems

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Stress reduction techniques

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are methods that promote physiologic comfort and emotional well-being

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stressors

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changes with the potential to disturb equilibrium

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Stress-related disorders

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are diseases that result from prolonged stimulation of the autonomic nervous and endocrine systems

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Tertiary prevention

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minimizes the consequences of a disorder through aggressive rehabilitation or appropriate management of the disease

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