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Test 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Fluid that is coughed up

A

Sputum

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2
Q

The process of burning

A

Combustion

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3
Q

A chemical that is found in the air that has no color, taste, or smell and that is necessary for life

A

Oxygen

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4
Q

Easily ignited and capable of burning quickly

A

Flammable

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5
Q

A disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints

A

Arthritis

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6
Q

Wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles

A

Atrophy

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7
Q

Stoke

A

Cerebrovascular accident

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8
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The heart is severely damaged and cannot pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body effectively

A

Congestive heart failure

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9
Q

Permanent stiffening of a joint and muscles

A

Contracture

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10
Q

Brain disorder in which a resident has reported seizures (convulsions)

A

Epilepsy

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11
Q

Broken bone

A

Fracture

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12
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Blood flow to heart is completely blocked and oxygen cannot reach the cells in the region that is blocked

A

Heart attack

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13
Q

High blood pressure

A

Hypertension

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14
Q

Low blood pressure

A

Hypotension

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15
Q

Condition when the bones become brittle and weak

A

Osteoporosis

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16
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A progressive movement disorder

A

Parkinson’s disease

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17
Q

Condition in which the extremities do not have enough blood circulation due to fatty deposits in the vessels that harden over time

A

Peripheral vascular disease

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18
Q

Exercises which put a joint through its full range of motion

A

Range of motion

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19
Q

A surgically made opening on the abdomen that has a section of the colon attached

A

Colostomy

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20
Q

The body does not produce enough or properly use insulin

A

Diabetes mellitus

21
Q

Frequent elimination of liquid or semi liquid stool

A

Diarrhea

22
Q

The process of breaking down food so that it can be absorbed by the cells of the body

A

Digestion

23
Q

The process of expelling solid wastes that are not absorbed into the cells of the body

A

Elimination

24
Q

Vomit

A

Emesis

25
Q

Chronic condition in which the liquid content of the stomach back up in the esophagus

A

Gerd

26
Q

Enlarged veins in the rectum

A

Hemorrhoids

27
Q

Overactive thyroid gland

A

Hyperthyroidism

28
Q

Under active thyroid gland

A

Hypothyroidism

29
Q

Section of the intestine is removed and the stool will be evacuated through a stoma and emptied into a bag adhered to the abdomen of the resident

A

Heostomy

30
Q

Creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside of the body

A

Ostomy

31
Q

Ulcer that forms in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, esophagus

A

Peptic ulcer

32
Q

The opening of an ostomy

A

Stoma

33
Q

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease

A

Ulcerative colitis

34
Q

The external male or female sexual organs

A

Genitals

35
Q

Clear, yellowish fluid that moves in lymph system from tiny capillaries in the circulatory system

A

Lymph

36
Q

The area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva

A

Perineum

37
Q

Ovaries - produce estrogen, progesterone and ova

A

Female reproductive system

38
Q

Carry eggs from ovaries of the uterus

A

Fallopian tubes

39
Q

Muscular sac where the eggs can develop

A

Uterus

40
Q

Muscular canal leading out of the body

A

Vagina

41
Q

External genitalia of the female, including the labia and clittoris

A

Vulva

42
Q

Holds mammary glands which produce nutrients for infants

A

Breasts

43
Q

Glands that produce testosterone and sperm

A

Male reproductive system

44
Q

Sac which contains the testes

A

Scrotum

45
Q

Gland which produces the fluid for sperm

A

Prostate gland

46
Q

External organ through which males ejaculate and urinate

A

Penis

47
Q

Personal care tasks performed daily, such as bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking and moving around

A

Activists of daily living

48
Q

The area of the body between the genitals and the anus

A

Perineal area

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