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26 Cards in this Set
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Pneumonia
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Acute infection of the lung.
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Perineal Area
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In female, area between vagina and anus. In male, area between scrotum and anus.
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Pharynx
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Throat
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Prone
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Face down.
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Protein
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Nutrient derived from animals and some plants.
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Pleura
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Lining of chest cavity.
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Physiology
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How the body parts function.
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Perspiration
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Sweat.
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Peristalsis
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Rythmic contractions of the intestine that assist in the movements of digested food.
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Pathogenic
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Causing disease.
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Parkinson's Disease
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Disorder of the nervous system resulting in body stifness and shakiness.
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Paralysis
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Loss of voluntary movement.
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Posture
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Alignment of the skeletal system.
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Postural Support
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Soft protective device or restraint used to protect a resident from injury.
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Presbyopia
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Decrease in ability of eye to focus.
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Presbycusis
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Hearing loss for high-pitched sounds.
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Pronation
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Turning palms down.
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Protuberance
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Part of the body which bulges out beyond the surface.
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Platelets
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Elements of blood which form clots.
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Personal Hygiene
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Grooming which includes oral hygiene, nail care, care of the hair, shaving, make-up, and dressing.
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Rotation
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Moving joint in circle.
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Rectum
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Lowest section of the large intestine which connects to the anus, opening to the outside of the body.
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Respiration
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Process of inhaling, exhaling-breathing.
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Respiratory
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Body system involved in breathing.
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Restraint
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Device that hols back or limits movements; refers to postural support or soft protective device.
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Reprisal
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To return a wrong or injury for one that was received.
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