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155 Cards in this Set
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Abduction
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Moving arm or leg away from center of body.
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Abnormality
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Something out of the ordinary. Condition different from normal.
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Activities Daily of Living
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Activities or tasks such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting
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Activity Coordinator
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Staff member responsible for planning and carrying out activities for the residents.
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Adduction
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Moving arm or leg toward the center of body.
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Alignment
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Formed into a straight line.
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Allergic
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Hypertensive reaction of the body to a specific substance called an allergen.
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Alveoli
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Tiny air sacs in the lungs.
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Chronic degenerative brain disease resulting in loss of memory, personality, and judgement.
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Ambulatory
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Able to walk in an upright position.
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Ambulation Device
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A device used to assist in walking: including braces, cane, walker or crutches.
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Amino Acids
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Units of protein structure.
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Anatomy
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Parts of the body.
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Anterior
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Front.
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Anus
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Opening to the rectum located in the folds between the buttocks.
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Anxiety
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A feeling of worry or uneasiness.
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Apathy
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A feeling of indifference or lack of emotion over a situation.
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Aphasia
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Loss of language or verbal communication.
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Appendage
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Attachment
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Arteries
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Blood vessels which carry oxygeneated blood away from the heart.
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Asterioles
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Tiny arteries which carry blood from large arteries to capillaries.
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Arthritis
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Chronic disease of the joints resulting in stiffness arid pain.
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Aseptic
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Free of infections
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Aspiration
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Inhaling of food, liquid, mucus, or vomitus into air passages.
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Assessment
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Observing and reporting.
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Asthma
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Disease of the bronchi which causes difficult breathing, wheezing and tightness of the chest.
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Atrium
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Upper chamber of the heart.
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Atrophy
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Wasting away of muscle; muscle becomes smaller.
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Axilla
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Refers to the area under the arm known as the armpit.
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Base of Support
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Relating to the body, the base of support is the feet (when standing) and the hips (when sitting).
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Behavior
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Action that can be observed and measured.
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Bifocal
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Two different prescriptions in one eyeglass lens.
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Bile
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Substance manufactured by the liver.
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Bladder
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(Urinary) organ which retains urine until it is excreted.
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Blood Pressure
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Force blood against artery walls.
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Brachial
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On the arm.
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Bronchi
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Tubes which connect trachea to lungs.
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Bulb
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End of thermometer containing mercury.
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Calibrated
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Marked with graduated lines, as on a thermometer or graduated measure.
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Capillaries
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Small blood vessels which carry nutrients to individual cells.
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Carbohydrate
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Nutrient derived from plants-sugars and starches.
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Cardiovascular
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Refers to heart and blood vessels.
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Cartilage
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Gristle-like pad between bones.
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Cataract
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Clouding of the lens of the eye.
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Catheter
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(Urinary) Sterile tube insterted into the bladder to drain the urine.
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CC
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Cubic Centimeters, metric unit of measurement, 1000cc=1 quart.
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Center of Gravity
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Place where mass or bulk of object is centered.
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Centimeter (cm)
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Metric measurement of height; 1cm=1/100 of a meter.
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Cerebellum
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Part of the brain which controls voluntary movement.
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Cerebral Hemisphere
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Division of the brain into two parts.
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Cerebrum
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Part of the brain which is the center for thinking, memory and learning.
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Cerebral Palsy
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Chronic disease of the nervous system resulting in uncontrolled movement.
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CNA
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A Certified Nursing Assistant who has completed an approved pre-certification program.
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Chronological
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Charted in the order in which events occurred.
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Cilia
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Microscopic hair-like appendages that sweep foreign matter out of the trachea and bronchi.
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Closed Urinary Drainage System
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The complete catheter drainage unit which connects the catheter, drainage tube, and collection container.
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Coccyx
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Tailbone
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Code of Ethics
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How a particular group conducts itself regarding a set of moral principles or values.
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Coercion
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Use of force.
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Colon
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Large Intestine
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Communication
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The process of the exchanging thoughts, opinions, information by speech or in writing.
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Compassion
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Sorrow for the suffering of others with the desire to help.
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Concentrated
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Containing less water.
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Confidential
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Trust, not sharing information about residents; except within the healthcare team.
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Confrontation
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Argument
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Contracture
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Permanent shortening of the muscle.
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Contraindicated
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Indicate against; not acceptable for treatment of a condition.
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Cyanosis
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Bluish color of skin due to lack of oxygen.
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Cystitis
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Infection of the bladder.
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Decubitus Ulcer
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Bedsore, pressure sore.
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Defecate
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Having a bowel movement.
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Degeneration
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Worsening condition.
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Dehydration
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Condition in which fluid output is greater than fluid intake.
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Dementia
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Mental deterioration, loss of ability to think clearly.
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Depression
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Feelings of uselessness, sadness or hopelessness.
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Dermis
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Inner layer of skin.
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Diabetes Mellitus.
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Disease in which insufficient insulin is secreted by the pancreas.
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Diaphragm
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Muscle which separates the chest cavity from the abdomen.
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Diastolic
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Blood pressure when heart relaxes.
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Digestion
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Conversion of food into a form that is soluble.
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Digestive Tract
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Body system which digest food.
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Discrimination
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Act of treating someone unfairly based on age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic origin.
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Disinfection
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Process of killing microorganisms.
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Documentation
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Written information in the medical record.
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Dressing
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Clean, cloth covering for a wound or sore.
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Duodenum
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First loop of small intestine where most of digestion occurs.
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Economic Depression
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A period in history when backs failed and many lost their homes. Jobs and possessions.
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Edema
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Collection of excess fluid in tissues. Swelling due to increased fluid in tissues.
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Elasticity
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Ability to expand and contract.
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Electrolyte
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Elements which are capable of conducting electricity.
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Elimination
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Process of removal of waste products from the body.
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Emesis
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Vomit.
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Empathy
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Ability to identify, experience the feelings, thoughts of another person.
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Endocrine System
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System of glands which secrete hormones into the blood system.
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Enema
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Insertion of fluid into the rectum and colon.
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Enriched
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Vitamins added to product.
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Environment
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Physical and social surroundings. The world around you.
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Epidermis
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Outer Layer of skin.
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Epligottis
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Cartilage which covers the opening of the trachea when foods and fluids are swallowed.
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Equilibrium
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A state of rest or balance.
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Erythema
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Redness of skin.
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Eschar
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Scab
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Ethnic Origin
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Referring to a certain culture group as race or national origin.
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Evaporation
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Give off moisture
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Excretion
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Eliminating or expelling from the body, such as waste or harmful materials.
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Exocrine System
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System of glands which secrete hormones into a body cavity-or directly outside the body.
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Expectorate
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To spit.
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Extension
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Straightening arm or leg.
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Extinguish
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To eliminate a behavior.
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Fallopian Tubes
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Tiny tubes connecting the ovaries with the uterus.
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Fast
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Period of time without eating.
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Fat Soluble
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Dissolves in fat, rather than water.
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Feces
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Solid or semi-solid body waste material resulting from a bowel movement.
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Flexion
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Bending a joint.
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Fluctation
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Continual change from one condition or position to another.
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Follicle
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Tube holding hair root.
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Fortified
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Vitamins and minerals added.
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Gait Belt
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A belt placed around the resident's waist used to assist in transfer.
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Gastric Juice
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Digestive fluid secreted by the stomach.
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Gauze
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Thin, mesh-like cloth.
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Genetic
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Inherited
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Geography
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A particular place on the earth.
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Glaucoma
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Increased pressure in eye.
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Glucose
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Simple sugar to which food is converted
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Glycerin
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A fluid that allows the mouth to remain soft and moist.
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Goal
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Outcome expected for the resident's plan of care.
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Gravity
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Attraction the earth has for an object.
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Gregarious
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Outgoing, talkative.
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Hanukkah
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Jewish Holiday.
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Heimlich Maneuver
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Application of abdominal thrusts to clear airway from obstruction.
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Hemiplegia
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Paralysis on one side of the body.
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Hemoglobin
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Red Substance in blood.
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Heredity
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Traits with which we are born.
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Hoarding
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Act of gathering, saving a supply in a guarded or hidden place.
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Homeostasis
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Body's attempt to keep its internal environment stable and in balance.
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Hormones
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Fluid which starts a set of reactions within the body.
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Hypertension
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High Blood pressure.
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Hypotension
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Low blood pressure
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Imminent
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Likely to happen soon
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Immobile
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Unable to move.
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Immune
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Protected against infection
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Immune System
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System of the body which protects from invasion of certain diseases.
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Incontinence
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Inability to control bladderand/or bowels.
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Indwelling Catheter
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Catheter inserted into the bladder which connects to drainage tubing and urinary drainage bag.
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Infection
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Invasion of the body by disease-producing organisms.
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Inflamed
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Red, Swollen.
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Inflammation
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Tissue reaction to disease or injury displayed by redness, heat, swelling
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Inhibiting
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Preventing, limiting.
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Initiate
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Start
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Insulin
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Hormone secreted by pancreas.
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Integumentary System
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System which includes hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands.
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Interaction
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Conversation, communication relating to others.
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Kidneys
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Two bean-shaped organs which filter the blood.
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Kilogram
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Metric measurement of weight; 1kg-1.000grams
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Kosher
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Jewish dietary laws.
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