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24- hour urine specimen

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urine specimen consisting of all urine voided in a 24- hour period.

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abdominal thrust

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A method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking

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abuduction

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moving a body part away from the midline of the body

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abrasion

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moving a body part away from the midline of the body

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absorption

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the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells

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abuse

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purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to a person

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(AIDS)

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the final stage of HIV infection, in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear due to a weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection

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active assisted range of motion(AAROM)

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exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are performed by the affected person with some help from another person

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activities of daily living(ADLs)

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daily personal care tasks, such as bathing skin, nail, and hair care; mouth care; and walking, eating, and drinking, dressing, transferring, and eliminating

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acute care

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24- hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.

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acute illness

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an illness that has rapid onset, usually short-term, and is treated immediately

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additive

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a substance added to another substance that changes in effect

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adduction

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moving a body part toward the midline of the body

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adult day services

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care for people who need some assistance or supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given

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advance directives

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legal documents that allow people to decide what medical care they wish to have in the event they are unable to make those decisions themselves

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affected side

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term used to refer to the weaker side of the body after a stroke or injury;also called involved side

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ageism

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prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/ or discrimination against older persons or the elderly

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age-related macular degeneration(AMD)

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a condition in which the macula gradually deteriorates, causing vision loss and problems such as the inability to recognize faces, drive, read, and write

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agitated

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the state of being excited, restless, or troubled

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agnostics

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people who believe that they do not know or cannot know if God exists

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AIDS dementia complex

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a group of symptoms including memory loss, poor coordination, paralysis, and confusion that occurs in the late stages of AIDS due to damage to the cental nervous system

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alternative medicine

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health practices and treatments used instead of conventional methods

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Alzheimer’s disease

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a progressive, incurable disease that cause tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia

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ambulation

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the act of moving or walking, with or without and assistive device

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ambulatory
capable of moving or walking
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amputation
the surgical removal of some or all of a body part
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)
a progressive disease that causes muscle atrophy and eventually leads to death; also called Lou Gehrig's disease
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anesthesia
the use of medication to block pain during surgery and other medical procedures
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angina
chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
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anorexia
an eating disorder in which a person does not eat or exercises excessively to lose weight
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antimicrobial
an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of pathogens
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anxiety
uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
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apathy
a lack of interest in activities
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apical pulse
the pulse located on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple
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apnea
the absence of breathing
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arthritis
a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing stiffness, pain, and decreased mobility
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artificial airway
any tube inserted into the respiratory tract to maintain or promote breathing
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aspiration
the inhalation of food, drink, or foreign material into the lungs
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assault
a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that they will be harmed
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assisted living
residences for people who not need 24-hour skilled care, but do require some help with daily care
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assistive devices
special equipment that helps a person who is I'll or disabled to perform activities of daily living
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asthma
a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breath and causes coughing and wheezing
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atheists
people who believe that there is no God
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atherosclerosis
a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
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atrophy
the wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use
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autoimmune illness
an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
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axillae
underarms
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baseline
an initial value that can be compared to future measurements
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battery
the intentional touching of a person without their consent
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benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)
a disorder that can occur in men as they age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination and/or emptying the bladder
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benign tumors
tumors that are considered noncancerous
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bias
prejudice
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biodegradable
capable of breaking down or being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms
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bipolar disorder
a type of mental health disorder that cause a person to swing from periods of deep depression to periods of extreme activity
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bisexual, bi
a person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction maybe for the same gender or a different gender
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Bloodborne pathagens
microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease in humans
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bloodborne pathagen standard
Federal law that requires that healthcare facilities protect employees from Bloodborne health hazzard
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Boody mechanics
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
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bones
rigid connective tissues that make up the skeleton, protect organs, and allow the body to move
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bony promiences
areas of the body where the bones lies close to the skin
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brachial pulse
the pulse located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1/2 inches above the elbow
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bradypnea
slow respirations
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bronchiectasis
a condition in which the bronchial tubes are abnormally enlarged, causing chronic coughing, thick sputum, recurrent pneumonia, and weight loss
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bronchitis
an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi
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bulimia
an eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of foods or very fattening foods, and then eliminates the food by vomiting using laxatives, or exercising excessively
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cancer
general term to describe a disease in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way

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