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31 Cards in this Set
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abscess
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a collection of pus in a localized area.
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accommodation
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adjustment, as the accomodation of the lens of the eye.
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acuity
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clearness; or a disorders level of severity; minimum level or need for healthcare services that must be met for a client to be admitted to an acute care facility.
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acute disease (acute illness)
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disease or illness that develops suddenly and runs its course in days or weeks; illnesses that interfere with the continuum for a short period of time.
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risk factors
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a factor that increases a person's likehood of developing a certain disease.
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chronic disease
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may continue for months, years, or even life.
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complication
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is an unexpected event in the disease's course that often delays the client's recovery.
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primary disease
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occurs independently (by itself), such as a streptococcal sore throat.
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secondary disease
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directly results from or depends on another disorder.
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sequela (plural: sequelae)
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rheumatic heart disease
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signs
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are objective evidence (data) of disease that can be seen or measured, such as a rash, swelling, or change in vital signs.
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symptoms
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are subjective evidence (data) of disease, sensations that only the client knows and can report, such as pain, itching, nausea, fear, or light-headedness.
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inflammation
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heat, redness, or swelling in an area.
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infection
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is the invasion ofcells, tissues, or organs by pathogens.
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malaise
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feeling of illness; general bodily discomfort.
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exudate
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in acute inflammation, an excess of fluid and cells; is usually present in or oozing from tissues.
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hemorrhages
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excessive bleeding 9internal or external); escape of blood from non-intact blood vessels.
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purulent
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consisting of or secreting pus.
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suppuration
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formation of pus
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abscess
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a collection of pus in a localized area.
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necrosis
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tissue death
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sloughed
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to shed; to cast off (noun: slough- a mass of dead tissue).
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granulation tissue
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new tissue that forms when old destroyed tissue is sloughed off
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ulcer
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local unhealed area of epithelial tissue is left
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keloid
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a healed injury often leaves a scar
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wound sinus
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a canal or passage leading to an abscess.
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fistula
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an abnormal tubelike passage that connects an two internal organs, or connects an internal organ to the surface of the body
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pain
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is a subjective symptom reported by the client.
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guaiac
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stool examination for blood; also known as Hemoccult
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Hemoccult
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a test for occult (hidden) blood in stool or body secretions.
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endoscope
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is a long, slender, flexible tube with a fiberoptic scope (similar to a TV camera) on the end.
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