Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards by Rea C

emphasis on preventive healthcare

developed first hospitals

ancient romans

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Small communities/ nomadic lifestyles led to less diseases spread ⭐️⭐️

prehistoric

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superstitious called on gods to heal them

bloodletting or leeches opened blocked channels

ancient egyptians

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religion prohibited dissection

monitored pulse

ancient chinese

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used acupuncture to relieve pain/ congestion

herbs for medicine

ancient chinese

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educated guess on the outcone of a disease illness or injury

prognosis(ancient greeks)

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aqueducts to carry clean water

sewers to carry waste away

ancient romans

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fall of roman empire did what during medieval times

suspended medical progress

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hippocrates-father of medicine

hippocratic oath

ancient greeks

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believed only god could heal- monks and priests provided care in monestaries

medieval times

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hygiene, washing, toileting, feeding, dressing

custodial care

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explained causes of many common diseases & set new standards

canon of medicine (medieval times)

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bubonic plague killed half population

smallpox, tb, typhoid, plague, malaria

renaissance

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lived in unsanitary conditions- led to spread of disease

renaissance

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first medical universities

printing press invented

renaissance

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his findings publishes as the first book of anatomy

revealed detailed info through dissection

vesalius

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microscope, mercury thermometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope were invented

modern times

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health records

basic anatomy knowledge

ancient egyptians

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chi/qi

universal life force energy/ ancient chinese

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tannic acid treated burns

medicinal plants treated disease

ancient egyptians

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described blood circulation to the heart

harvey (modern times)

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basis for psychology and psychiatry

freud (modern times)

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discovered penicillin

fleming (modern times)

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described structure of dna

crick & watson (modern time)

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first human heart transplant first test tube baby born CAT scan and MRI developed

modern times

AIDS identified | health insurance plans developed

modern times

developed to diagnose inherited disease before birth

amniocentesis (modern times)

developed first vaccine for smallpox

jenner

infectious diseases are caused by germs | pasteurizing milk will kill bacteria

louis pasteur

father of microbiology

koch

discovered polio vaccine

salk & sabin

founder of modern nursing | improved standards of hygiene and sanitation for medical care

florence nightingale

used disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery to prevent infection

joseph lister

mobile army surgical hospital- first used in korean war

MASH

_______ ambulances reduced time to transport

helicopter

health care system advances bc of (3)

- innovative technology - aging population - longer life expectencies

Evil spirits caused illness | trephination to relieve

prehistoric

doubling of older population leads to

greater demand for healthcare providers

complimentary therapy examples:

- nutrition excersize relaxation - yoga and meditation - chiropractic - massage - homeopathy - acupuncture - aromatherapy

acute care facilities or

hospitals

________in average length of stay at a hospital

decrease

ambulatory care | same day

outpatient

24+ hr stay

inpatient

gap between hospitalization and rehabilitation | 20-50% less expensive than hospital

subacute care facilities

around the clock supervision | extensive monitoring and IV therapy

subacute care facility

name 4 branches/ specialty areas of the hospital

- morgue - radiology - Med/surg - CCU - NICU - telemetry - OR - ER - Dialysis - ICU - nursery/obst. - pediatrics - oncology - psych - neuro - pulm - lab

3 parts of ER

Trauma ER prompt care

ADLs

activities of daily living

care for those who cant do ADLs on their own

extended care facility

group of apartments or houses. residents may be able to take care of themselves but community meals and social activities are sometimes offered

independent living facilities

provide housing, group meals, personal care, support services, and social activities in a community setting. some health care provided

assisted living facilities

braces/support

orthotics

artificial body parts

prosthetic

dont have to go to the hospital, cheaper | RN LPN AIDE PT OT RESP

home health care

PT OT SPEECH DRUG AND ALC

rehab centers

psychiatrist vs psychologist

psychiatrist: MD specialties psychologist: PhD

therapist, music& art therapy, mental hospitals, 911, hotlines, psych units

mental health facilities

terminally ill- 6mos or less | for pt and family

hospice

financed by private donations | help pts or victims

volunteer agencies

dr office nurses office dentist ortho

medical offices

care for seniors (65+) during the day

senior day care

research, radiology, pathology, urine, blood, stool, forensic

laboratories

911, ambulence, police, EMT, poison control, life alert, paramedic, first aiders

emergency care services

name 3 patient care professionals

``` physicians surgical techs medical assistants paramedic/EMTs physician assistants RN LPN CNA ```

three lab/pharmacy professionals

lab techs lab specialists: cardiovascular techs, phlebotomists pharmacy techs

two diagnostic and imaging professionals

diagnostic medical sonographers | clinical lab techs

3/5 therapy and rehab professionals

``` OT PT Rehab therapist speech therapist massage therapist ```

health information and administrative professionals (2/4)

med record techs health info techs coding specialists medical transcriptions

sudden onset

acute

complementary therapies

chiropractor, yoga, massage, excersize. accupuncture

doctor who takes care of patients for a general purpose, no specialization

general practitioner

moral basis for medical regulations | still in use today

hippocratic oath

natural herbal medicine

homeopathy

multi disciplines such as PT OT AND REHAB

interdisciplinary team

study of bacteria

microbiology

outbreak of disease worldwide

pandemic

blood pressure cuff

sphygmomanometer

device used to assess blood, breath and other sounds by hearing through it

stethoscope

long lasting

chronic

specialize in a certain part of anatomy or type of anatomy

specialist

across

transverse

above

superior

below

inferior

SOB

short of breath

with

without

OTC

over the counter

URI

upper respiratory infection

UTI

urinary tract infection

Amb

ambulate (walk)

ROM

range of motion

prescription

diagnosis

fracture

treatment

history

d/c

discontinue

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Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards

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