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Term
Mental health
Definition
normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
Term
Situational Response
Definition
disorder temporarily negatively affecting mental health
Term
Fallacy
Definition
false belief
Term
Defense Mechanisms
Definition
unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
Term
anxiety
Definition
uneasiness, worry or fear about a situation or condition
Term
Generalized Anxiety
Disorder (GAD)
Definition
characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when there's no reason for concern
Term
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder (OCD)
Definition
obsessive behavior or thoughts, which may cause a person to repeatedly perform a behavior or routine
Term
phobia
Definition
intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place or situation
Term
Claustrophobia
Definition
fear of being in a confined space
Term
depression
Definition
mood disorder characterized by a loss of interest in everything a person once cared about
Term
Major Depressive Disorder
Definition
depression
Term
apathy
Definition
lack of interests in activities
Term
bipolar disorder
Definition
causes a person to have mood swings and changes in energy levels and ability to function
Term
Schizophrenia
Definition
affects a person's ability to think and communicate clearly
Term
Hallucinations
Definition
false or distorted sensory perceptions
Term
delusions
Definition
persistent false beliefs
Term
Psychotherapy
Definition
method of treating mental illness that involves talking about one's problems with a mental health professional
Term
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Definition
type of psychotherapy commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and depression
Term
substance abuse
Definition
repeated use of legal and illegal substances in a way that is harmful for oneself and others
Term
Anesthesia
Definition
involves use of medication to block pain during surgery and other medical procedures
Term
Preoperative
Definition
before surgery
Term
Postoperative
Definition
after surgery
Term
pulse oximeter
Definition
noninvasive device that uses a light to determine the amount of oxygen in the blood
Term
Intubation
Definition
when an artificial airway is inserted using plastic tube through an opening connecting to the trachea
Term
Tracheostomy
Definition
surgically-opening through the neck and into the trachea
Term
artificial airway
Definition
any inserted into the respiratory tract to maintain or promote breathing
Term
Mechanical Ventilation
Definition
using a machine to inflate and deflate the lungs when a person is unable to breath on his own
Term
sedative
Definition
an agent or drug that helps calm or soothe a person and may cause sleep
Term
chest tubes
Definition
hollow drainage tubes that are inserted into the chest during a sterile procedure
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