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Physiatrist

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Treats a wide variety of medical condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, etc.

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What planes of the body separate into equal right and left halves?

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Midsagittal (or median) plane

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Predisposing factors for disease?

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Increases an individual’s susceptibility to developing disease or condition

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Maslow’s growth

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The desire for personal growth and self-actualization

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During what phase is dyostalic blood pressure heard?

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Phase V

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Coping Mechanism

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Strategies used to manage stressful or overwhelming situations

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Extended care

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Range of medical and non-medical services for individuals w/ chronic illness or disability who need required specialized care

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The internal environment of the body…What is the term?

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Extracelluar fluid- provides a stable environment for cells to function

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Convert pounds to kilograms

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1 pound = 0.454 kg

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Oste/o

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Root for bone

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What cavity is the urinary bladder located in?

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Abdominal cavity- lower part of abdomen (belly)

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When the blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first sound is the what?

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Systolic blood pressure

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Potentially Infectious Materials

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Body fluids may contain infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites (semen, vaginal secretion, etc.)

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Oral communication

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The exchange of information and ideas through spoken language

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Intermediate level disinfectant

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Kills a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, but they do not kill bacterial spores

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Empathy

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Being aware of and sharing another person’s feelings, experiences, and emotions

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Stertorous Breathing

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A low-pitched, heavy snoring sound that indicates a partial obstruction or collapse in the pharyngeal airway

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Diplomatic

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The person can control a difficult situation without upsetting anyone

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Personal boundaries

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The limits and guidance you set for yourself in relationships and interactions, defining what you’re comfortable w/ how you want to be treated

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What system’s role includes protecting and regulating temperature?

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The integumentary system

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Medical Aseptic Technique

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A set pf pracitces used in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of germs and reduce the risk of infection

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Instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air

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A spirometer

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Which artery is the stethoscope placed on when the blood pressure is taken?

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Brachial Artery

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What are the basic units of heredity?

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A gene

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Types of fever (four types, apparently)
Acute - less than 14 days Subacute - 14 to 21 days Chronic - lasts more than 21 days
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Medical term for difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
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During which Korotkoff phase is the systolic blood pressure measured?
Korotkoff Phase I
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Coronal Plane
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Which cavity contains the esophagus and trachea?
Thoracic cavity
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When taking apical temperature on an infant, where does it go?
Between their fourth rib and their fifth rib
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Myel/o
Spinal cord / bone marrow
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Difference between radial and aprical? What is the problem?
Pulse deficit ( potential heart or vascular issues)
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What helps to maintain the pH range?
Buffer systems, respiratory control, like touching, kissing, or sexual contact
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PCMH
Patient - Centered Medical Home
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Steralization
A permanent process that eliminates all microbial life, including bacterial spores, using physical or chemical methods
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What is diversity?
A variety and difference within a group or setting encompassing characteristics like race, ethnicity, gender, age, abilities, etc.
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Passive Hearing
The involuntary act of perceiving sounds, where our ears detect noises w/o any conscious effort like background noise or traffic sounds
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Hospice...What do they provide?
Specialized care focused on comfort and dignity for terminally ill individuals and their families, offering medical, emotional, and spiritual support, as well as practical assistance
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Surgical asepsis
A set of practices designed to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into a surgical wound or other sterilesite
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Nationality
The legal status of belonging to a particular nation
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How long should the post be counted for the most accurate results?
60 seconds
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Stages of grief
Shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance
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What can also be called subjective data?
Symptoms, patient's perceptions, feelings, or experiences
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Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of heart
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What procedure involves an endoscope inserted into a small incision to view a joint?
Arthoscopy
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What cavity contains the heart and the lung?
The Thoracic cavity
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The plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper/ lower part?
Transverse Plane
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Effect of using a blood pressure cuff that is too large
Falsing low blood pressure readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or undertreatment of hypertension
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Otorrhea
Ear discharge
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Syndrome
A group of signs and symptoms that accure together and associate together
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What pulse is palpated on the wrist
Radial Pulse
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Othomaligist
Diagnose and treat any issue that affects your eyes or vision
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Gastr/o
Stomach
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-itis
Inflamation
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Angi/o, Vas/o, Vascul/o
Blood Vessels
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Hemi-
Half
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Cardi/o, Card/o, Coron/o
Heart
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Col/o
Colon or large intestines
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Enter/o
Small Intestines
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Derm/o, Dermat/o, Integument/o
Skin
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How do you break an infection?
Wash your hands
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Pathy-
Disease condition of
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Rhin/o
Nose
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Ather/o
Plaque or build up
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BP
Blood pressure
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CBC
Complete blood count
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CC
Cheif complaint
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HTN
Hypertension
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Ca
Cancer
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HA
Headache
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What does the antibacterial agent do?
Combat bacteria by either killing them or inhibiting their growth
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What does antibacterial mean?
Tending to prevent the growth or spread of bacteria
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PT
Physical therapy
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Apathetic
Showing no feelings or emotions
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
A procedure that allows doctors to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
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Systolic
90 to 140 mmHg
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Diastolic
60 to 90 mmHg
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Bronch/o
Airway passage
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Colp/o
Vagina
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Cyst/o
Bladder
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Cyt/o
Cell
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Normal Heart Rate ( Pulse rate)
60-100 bpm (beats per minute)
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Normal Body Temperature
98.6 degrees F 37 degrees C
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Normal Respiratory Rate
12-20 bpm (breaths per minute)
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Ophthalm/o or Ocul/o
Eye
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Hypernea
Fast and deep breathing
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Normal Respiratory Rate
12-20 bpm (breaths per minute)
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Formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
(°C _____________ x 1.8) + 32 = _______________°F
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Formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius
(°F____________-32) divided by 1.8 = _____________ °C
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-ostomy
A surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the body to allow waste products (urine or stool) to exit
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-tomy
A surgical incision or cutting into a specific part of the body
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Hyponea
Slow and shallow breathing
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Orthopnea
Shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing
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Spirometer
A diagnostic device that measures the amount of air you can breathe in and out and the time it takes you to breathe out completely after you take a deep breath
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Audiometer
A complex instrument that measures various aspects of a person's ability to hear.
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-scope
To view
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Difference between autoimmune and hereditary
Hereditary diseases are caused by genetic mutations passed down through families, autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues
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CAD or CHD
Coronary Artery Disease or Coronary Heart Disease
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Opertanistic Infection
A serious illness caused by pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses) that, under normal circumstances, would not cause a disease or would cause a mild infection in people with healthy immune systems.
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Homeostasis
The process by which living things maintain a stable internal environment
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Defense Mechanisms
Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with difficult emotions, stressors, or conflicts, protecting the ego from overwhelming feelings or situations
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization
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Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
- Adolescence 11–19 years Fidelity Identity vs. Role Confusion - Early adulthood 20–44 years Love Intimacy vs. Isolation - Middle adulthood 45–64 years Care Generativity vs. Stagnation - Late adulthood 65 and above Wisdom Ego Integrity vs. Despair
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Chain of infection
The sequence of events that leads to the transmission and spread of an infectious disease

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