Semester 1 Final- Intro to HOE and CNA Flashcards
abdominal cavity
begins at inferior surface of the diaphragmstomach, liver, spleen, colondifferent in that it is totally protected by muscle4 quadrants- RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, RUQ
abduction
moving a body part away from the midline
adduction
moving a body part toward the midline
abuse
Any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
acculturation
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adipose tissue
fatty tissue
adult ratio for CPR
30:2
afferent nerves
sensory nerves, carry messages to the central nervous system from the body
alternative health care means
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amino acids are made of
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amylase
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anatomy
study of the structure of an organism
anemia
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aneurysm
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antibiotics are used to treat what kind of infection
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antisepsis
aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores or viruses
arachnoid membrane
part of the meninges, arachnoid membrane- delicate layer that allows blood vessels to pass thorough
assault and battery
Physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given without proper consent, unlawfully touching another person without their consent
Bartholin’s glands
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basic need for life
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basophils
participate in the body’s inflammatory response, produce histamine- a vasodilator, and heparin- an anticoagulant
becoming a team player
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bias
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biology
a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.