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54 Cards in this Set
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What is the acromial process? |
The outer most point of the spine of the shoulder blade. |
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What are anthroprometric measurements? |
Set of techniques for determining an individuals body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight |
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What is the aorta? |
The main trunk if the systemic arteries |
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What is the anticubital fossa? |
The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite of the elbow |
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What is aseptic? |
Free from pathogenic micro-organisms |
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What is an autoclave? |
An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam |
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What is axillary? |
The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder |
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What is the brachial artery? |
The major artery of the upper arm |
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What is bradycardia? |
A slow heart rate |
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What is a biohazard bag? |
A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste |
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What are bronchodialators? |
A substance that dilated the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways |
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What is Celsius? |
A scale for measuring temperature named after Andes Celsius |
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What is cerumen? |
A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal |
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What is cidex? |
A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde |
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What is conjuntiva? |
A clear mucus membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids and white part of the eyeball |
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What is cyanotic? |
Appearance of blue or purple skin |
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What is diastolic/diastole? |
The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction |
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What is deltoid? |
The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder shaped almost like letter d. |
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What is an EKG? |
Electrocardiography a test that records the electrical activity of the heart |
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What is Farenheit? |
The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Farenheit |
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What are hemorrhoids? |
External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal |
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What is a Holter monitor? |
A device that measures a patients cardiac activity over a period of time |
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What is hypertension? |
High blood pressure |
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What is hypertensive crisis? |
A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke |
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What is the inner canthus? |
The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet |
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What is an intradermal injection? |
An injection within or between the layers of the skin |
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What is an intramuscular injection? |
An injection of a substance directly into the muscle |
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What is a nebulizer? |
A device that administers medication in a mist form |
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What is osha? |
Occupational health and safety administration |
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What is an otoscope? |
A device used to look in ears |
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What does it mean to palpate? |
To examine by touch |
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What is parenteral medication |
Any medication that is administered in a route other than injestion |
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What is pediatrics? |
Branch of medicine dealing with care of infants, children, and adolescents |
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What is prehypertension? |
A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for developing high blood pressure |
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What is a pulmonary artery? |
An artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs |
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What are respirations? |
The vital signs assessment of observing the number of times the chest rises in 1 minute |
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What is a sharps container? |
A puncture proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments |
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What is the Sims position? |
Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and resting on exam table |
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What is the snellen chart? |
A chart used to determine visual acuity? |
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What is a sphygmomanometer? |
A device for performing blood pressures, includes the blood pressure cuff |
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What is a spirometer? |
A device that measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled from the lungs |
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What is a stethoscope? |
A device used to listen to the internal sounds of the body |
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What is a subcutaneous injection? |
An injection of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissue |
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What is the supine position? |
Patient lies on his her back |
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What is a suture? |
A stich used to hold tissue together |
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What is a systolic/systole? |
The contraction of the heart |
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What is tachycardia? |
An abnormally fast heartbeat |
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What is the temporal artery? |
A major artery of the head, under the skin of the forehead |
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What is topical? |
Applied to the surface of the skin |
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What is transdermal patch? |
An adhesive patch, placed in the skin to admianter a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream |
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What is the tynpanic membrane? |
A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear; also known as the ear drum |
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What are the ventricles? |
The two large chambers that collect blood firm the atria and expel blood to the entire body or to the lungs |
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What is a venipuncture? |
Drawing blood from the veins |
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What are vital signs? |
Measurements observed,measured and monitored to check a patients level of physical function |
