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Asepsis |
The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled |
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Pathogen |
A microorganism capable of causing disease
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Standard precautions |
A combination of universal precautions and body substance isolation guidelines; used in hospitals for the care of all patients
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Autoclave |
A device that uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment |
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Biohazardous materials |
Biological agents that can spread disease to living things
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Administer |
To give |
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Disinfectant |
Cleaning products that reduce or eliminate infectious organism on instruments or equipment |
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Antiseptic |
Cleaning products used on human tissues as anti infection agents |
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Sanitization |
Reducing the number of microorganisms on a object or surface to a fairly safe level by scrubbing it with hot soapy water |
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Disinfection |
The process of destroying infectious agents by chemical or physical means |
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Participatory teaching |
Method of teaching that includes demonstrations of techniques that may be necessary to show that something has been learned |
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Return demonstration |
Participatory teaching method in which the technique is first described to the patient; the patient is then asked to repeat |
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Screening |
Performing a diagnostic test on a person who is typically free of symptoms |
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Subcutaneous tissue |
The bottom layer of the cutaneous membrane, beneath the true skin |
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Tympanic membrane |
The eardrum which separates the external from the middle ear, covers the auditory canal, and transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear by the auditory ossicles |
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Chief complaint |
The patients main issue of pain or ailment |
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Objective data |
information about the patients condition that is readily apparent or measureable |
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Subjective data |
information about the patients condition that includes thoughts, feelings, and perceptions |
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pharmacist |
one who is licensed to prepare and dispense drugs |
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influenza |
also known as the flu |
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fibromyalgia |
a fairly common condition that results in chronic pain, primarily in joints, muscles and tendons |
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migraine |
a type of periodic headache which may not be accompanied by aura or neurological dysfunction. Pain is usually confined to one side, but it can be bilateral. |
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Afebrile |
having a body temperature within one's normal range |
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apnea |
the absence of respirations |
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bradycardia |
a slow heart rate; usually less then 60 beats per minute |
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hypertension |
high blood pressure |
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hypotension |
low blood pressure |
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stethoscope |
an instrument that amplifies body sounds |
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tachycardia |
rapid heart rate, generally in excess of 100 beats per minute |
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cannula |
tubing used to deliver oxygen at levels from 1 to 6 liters per minute |
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ausculation |
the process of listening to body sounds |
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inspection |
the visual examination of the patients entire body and overall apppearance |
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prognosis |
a prediction of the probable course of a disease in an individual and the chances of recovery |
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Wheal |
A slight elevation of the skin that can be produces as a result of an intradermal injection |
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Ampule |
a small sterile prefilled glass container that holds a hypodermic solution, usually a dose of medication |
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induction |
the pregnant patient is admitted to the delivering healthcare facility then given medication to start uterine contractions. |
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Last menstrual period |
the date of the first day of the last menstruation; used to determine an estimated expected delivery date for a pregnancy |
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anaphylaxis |
an allergic hypersensitivity reaction of the body to a foreign substance usually to a protein substance of a drug usually occurs suddenly and can be life threatening |
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desensitize |
to lessen the sensitivity to an individual by administration of the specific antigen or antigens |
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Bilirubin |
a bile pigment formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin in the liver |
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bacteria |
any microorganism of the schizomycetes clas |
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infectin |
the process or state whereby a pathogenic agent invades the body or a body part, multiplies, and produces injury |
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Sublingual |
administration - the medication must be placed under the tongue until it dissolves. |
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inhalation |
the medication is given in the form of gases, sprays, or aerosol mist. |
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ophthalmic |
drugs are placed in the patient's eye |
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elderly |
individuals over the age of 65 |
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geriatrician |
specialist who car for elderly individuals, usually those over the age of 65 |
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ostearthritis |
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage, which becomes soft, frayed and thinned; pain and loss of function result; mainly affects weight-bearing joints and is more common in women, the overweight, and older people |
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osteoporosis |
An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system, more common in women then in men, characterized by hunched over posture |
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patient compliance |
Obedience in terms of following a physician's orders |
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anorexia nervosa |
An eating disorder in which people starve themselves because they fear that if they lose control of eating they will become grossly overweight |
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bulimia |
an eating disorder in which people eat a large quantity of food in a short period of time and then attempt to counter the effects of bingeing by self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, and/or excessive exercise |
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dehydration |
The condition that results from lack of adequate water in the body |
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protein |
Macromolecules consisting of long chains of aminoacids |
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vitamin |
Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection |
