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a single celled microscopic animal living in water that can cause disease
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protozoa
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Sharps
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needles, razors, scalpels, sharp objects
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Embolus
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a clot or other mass that travels through the bloodstream and eventually blocks a blood vessel
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cognitive impairment
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impairment of mental process such as memory, judgment, and perception
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CVA stands for
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cerebrovascular accident
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benign
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tumor that generally grows slowly and stays localized
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baseline
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vital signs taken when a patient is admitted to a health care facility
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Aphasia
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a loss of the ability to communicate following a stroke or head injury
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AIDS stands for
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Acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome
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