HOSA-4 Flashcards
(95 cards)
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Emesis
A
vomiting
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Erythrocycle
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red blood cell
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Diagnosis
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the state of complete knowledge
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Pallor
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paleness
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-Algia
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pain
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Dys-
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bad or difficult
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-Ectomy
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removal of an anatomical structure
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Hyper
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exsessive; above normal
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Hypo-
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less than normal
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-itits
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inflammation of
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-osis
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increase; formation
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-Ostomy
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an operation to create an artificial passage for bodily elimination
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-otomy
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cutting; sharp; seprating
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Plasty
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surgical repair
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-rrhage
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excessive flow
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-rrhaphy
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sewing; suturing
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-rrhea
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flow or discharge
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-rrhexis
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rupture or splitting
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-scleriosis
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abnormal hardening; like tissue
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Abdominocentesis:
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Abdominocentesis: surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid
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abdomino-
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abdominal
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-centesis
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puncturing
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acronym
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a way to shorten something
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acute
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sharp or severe; having rapid onset; not chronic
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angiography
a description of blood vessels an lympathic
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appendectomy
surgical removal of the of the vermiform of the appendix
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arteriosclerosis
a disease of the arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls
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arterio
pertaining to the arteries
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arthralgia
pain in the joints
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colostomy
the opening portion of the colon through the abdominal wallto its skin surface
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cyanosis
a blue, gray, slate or dark purple discoloration of the skin mucous caused by de-oxygenated or reduced hemoglobin in the blood
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dermatologist
a physician that specializing in the treatment of the skin
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A motion requires a ________ to be considered.
second
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a motion requires a second unless the motions is behalf a _____________.
committe
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Accorddign to Robert`s Rules of Orders, what are the types of motions?
1. Main motions
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Ad hoc committe
special committee
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adjourn
to close a meeting
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amend
to make a change in the motion; it can be additions, deletions, or substitution.
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amendments
these are used to change or improve a motion
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amphiarthosis
type of joint that is slightly immovable
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anatomy
the study of the form and structure of an organism
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angeo
blood vessel
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angioplasty
maybe used to remove or compress the fatty deposits in the arteries, or to insert a stent to allow blood flow
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ante
before
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anti
before
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antihypertensive drug
a type of medication that is administered to control high blood pressure
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Anton Van Leewenhoek
invented the first microscope
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aorta
largest artery in the body
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aortic valve
located between the left ventricle & the aorta
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AP
apical pulse
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Aplastic Anemia
Results from an injury to or destruction of the bone marrow leading to poor or no formation of the RBCs
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Appeal from the Decision of the Chair
Debatable, not amendable, majority
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Appendicular skeleton
forms the extremities & is composed of the shoulder gridle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, & leg bones
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arrhythmia
term for abnormal heart rhythms
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arteries
a blood vessel that is muscular & elastic
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arteries
carries blood away from the heart
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Arterio
artery
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artrioles
the smallest branch of arteries
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Arteriosclerosis
hardening or thickening of the arterial walls resulting in a loss of elasticity
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Arthro
joint
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ASA
aspirin
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ASAP
As Soon As Possible
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ASE
Enzyme
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ASHD
Ateriosclerotic Heart disease
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Associative Director
Karen Koeninger
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Atherosclerosis
Occurs when fatty plagues are deposited on the walls of the arteries
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Athlete`s foot
What is the contagious fungal infection that usually affects the feet
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Atria
the upper 2 chambers of the heart
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Atrioventricular node
A group of nerve cells located between the artia & venticles that sends the electrical impulse through the bundle of his
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audit
an examination of final records
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ax, Ax
axilla
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Axial Skeleton
Forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs, & sternum; division of the skeleton that protects the major organs of the nervous, respiratory, & circulatory system
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aye
yes
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ballot
a written form used in voting; a method of voting; a list of candidates for office
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Basophils
White blood cells promote the inflammatory response
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BE, be
branium Enema
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belladonna (Atropopine)
from the poisonous night shade plant, relieves stomach pain
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Benjamin Franklin
invented bifocals. created a catheter
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Bi
both, two
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BID, bid
twice daily
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Bio
life
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BKA
below knee amputation
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Blepharo
eyelid
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blood
carries nutrients and oxygen to the body cells and carries metobolic waste away from cells
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BM
bowel movement
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BP
blood pressure
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BR
bed rest
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Brady
slow
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bronch
bronchus
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BRP
bathroom priveldge
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BS
blood sugar
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BSC
bedside commode
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bucca
cheek
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BUN
blood, uria, nitrogen
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bundle of hits
the nerve fibers in the septum
