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Anatomy

Study of body structure

Physiology

Study of how the body functions

F

Pathophysiology

Study of disorders of functioning

Dis of F

Anatomical position

The body is standing erect with arms at the sides and Palms turn forward

Body planes

An imaginary flat surface that divides the body into sections

Frontal

(Coronal) vertical planes



Line from head to toe that divides the body into front and back parts

Sagittal Plane

Vertical plane



Lengthwise divides the body into right and left sides

Transverse Plane

Horizontal plane



Divides body into upper and lower parts

Body Positions/Directions

Superior(higher) and Inferior (lower)


Medial/Midline (middle)


Lateral (side)


Proximal (nearest) and Distal (distant)


Supire (lying on back)/ Prone (lying on stomach)



Body Cavities (2 groups)

1. Dorsal: divided into cranial and spinal cavities. (brain and spinal cord)


2. Ventral: divided into thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Date and purpose of PT Law

1969 the PT Law was established by the state legislature.


Ensure quality of care for the patients.

Legal Definition of PT

treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded

Qualifications to apply for examination

18 years old


high school or GED


complete course of study by accredited school

Board may revoke license

unprofessional conduct

Ethics

an accepted code of conduct. cannot act unprofessionally.

WHO

World Health Organization


- the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.

Views, issues and trends in health care system

People are more informed


managed care systems


health education


important/promoting wellness

2 major goals of human system

1. Homeostasis: equilibrium and balance


2. Live in harmony with the external environment.

Wellness

maintain balance while adapting to factors that can upset it.

HCW and role

Health Care Worker


encourages patient to improve their health

Holistic Approach

treating whole person in total functioning

TF

Role of Stress in illness

wear and tear on the body

Stressor

factor that disturbs body's equilibrium

GAS

General Adaptation Syndrome by Hans Selye

Adaptation

a person's responds to stress

How do they react

3 Stages of GAS

1. Alarm Reaction


2. Stage of Resistance


3. Stage of Exhaustion

Alarm Reaction

body gets ready for instant action. Fight or flight. all body functions increase

Stage of Resistance

Most active


battle for equilibrium


body may stabilize and return to normal

Stage of Exhaustion

if stressor is severe ,it depletes the resources of adaptation.


body cant resist the stress, energy is gone and death can occur.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

All needs are ranked based on survival.



All humans have basic needs that must be met to some degree.

Maslow's Rankings (5)

1.Physiologic (Physical)(most influential for survival)


2. Security and Safety


3. Love, affection and belonging


4. Self-Esteem


5. Self-Actualization

Psycho-social Aspects of care

focus on ability not disability

Therapeutic Relationship

one that promotes healing

Pro he

Expectation of patient

what is happening to them has a greater in their behavior

Definition of Nursing

ANA


- the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and/or potential health problems

Incident Report

any unusual occurrence at a facility

Good Samaritan

law that protects you from a liability if you give emergency care within the limits of first aid and if you act in a reasonable and prudent manner.

Nephritis

inflammation of the kydneys

Polyuria

excessive production of urine

Hematemesis

vomiting of blood

Assault

either a threat or an attempt to injure in an illegal manner

Battery

unlawful touching of another person without his consent, with or without resultant injury

Consent

Permission granted by a person voluntarily and in his right mind. Written consent is safer

Licensure

authorization by the state to practice one's profession or vocation

Malpractice

proffessional care that has led to injury, due to faulty practice

F.P.

Negligence

failure to perform in a reasonably prudent manner

P.M.

Standard of Care

Performing duties in an expected manner

E.M.

Invasion of Privacy

a civil wrong that unlawfully makes public knowledge of any private or personal info without the consent of the wronged person