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autopsy
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examination of the body after death; postmordem
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client unit
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area where most client care is provided
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commode
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toilet; bedside toilet
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intercom
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system that allows clients in teir rooms to communicate directly w/ healthcare providers ath nursing station; intercommunication system
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morgue
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a place for keeping dead bodis temporarily or until they are identified, claimed by relatives, or until an autopsy is done
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neurodiagnostic
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hospital dept. that performs and records brain wave test, administers evoked potential exams, does specialized sleep studies, and monitors clients who have seizures. a.k.a. electroencephalography
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nuclear medicine
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diagnosis and treatment of body disorders using radio activity; i.e. xray, scintillation scan, and radiation therapy
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nursing unit
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hospital area that contains several client units
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othalmoscope
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a lighted instrument used to inspect the eyes
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otoscope
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a lighted instrument used to inspect the ear nose and throat
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pathologist
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physician who specializes in changes in body tissues or organs as a result of a disease
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protocol
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specific policies outlining a healthcare facility's standards for care
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rationale
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reason or underlying principle behing every nursing procedure
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research lab
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where studies and experiments on animals are conducted to understand, cure or prevent human disease
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telecommunications
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system that enables health care providers to communicate w/ clients in different locations using a telephone and a computer
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telehealth
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telephone nursing and health counseling
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