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Health Science II
Mrs. Anthony's Class
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Health Care
12th Grade
10/24/2011

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abilities
Definition
competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualifications
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interests
Definition
something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person
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values
Definition
relative worth, merit, or importance. the ideals imparted by society which have an affective regard - either positive or negative
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associates degree
Definition
2 years of study or its equivalent
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bachelors degree
Definition
4 year os study or its equivalent
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masters degree
Definition
one of more years after a bachelors degree
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doctorate degree
Definition
one to two years after a masters (sometimes even 4-6 years after)
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certification
Definition
the issuing of a statement or certificate by a professional organization to a person who has met the requirements of education and/or performance and who meets the standards sets by the organization. the person is certified
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licensure
Definition
process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. person must pass a state mandated board exam and maintain certain standards. the person is licensed
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registration
Definition
process whereby a regulatory body in a given healthcare area administers examinations and/or maintains a list of qualified personnel. the person is registered
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empathy
Definition
being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, or situations
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honesty
Definition
truthfulness and integrity
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patience
Definition
tolerant and understanding; able to deal with frustrations
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dependability
Definition
reliable and prompt; can be counted on
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willingness to learn
Definition
lifelong learner; adaptable
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acceptance of criticism
Definition
learn from feedback from others
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enthusiasm
Definition
positive attitude and enjoy work
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self-motivation
Definition
self-initiative; ability to begin or follow through with a task
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tact
Definition
ability to say or do the kindest thing in a difficult situation
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competence
Definition
qualified and capable of performing a task
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responsibility
Definition
willing to be held accountable for actions
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discretion
Definition
using good judgement in what you say or do
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team player
Definition
ability to work well with others; doing you part to provide quality patient care
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team work
Definition
professionals, with different levels or education, ideas, backgrounds, and interests, working together for the benefit of the patient
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democratic
Definition
encourages the participation of all individuals in decisions that have to be made or problems that have to be solved
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laissez-faire
Definition
more of an informational type of leader
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autocratic
Definition
individual contains total rule
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stress
Definition
the body's reaction to any stimulus that requires a person to adjust to a changing environment, everybodies ability to adapt
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engagement
Definition
connection between the healthcare professional and the patient
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understanding
Definition
healthcare professional makes the patient feel accepted
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education
Definition
to increase the patient's knowledge of their illness, minimize anxiety
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sense of partnership
Definition
healthcare professional and patient work together regarding their problem and treatment plan
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active listening
Definition
show interest, pay attention, hear the message, do not interupt
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personal
Definition
use appropriate term, recognize, influence and barriers to overcome them, control behavior
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physical
Definition
speak clearly, use hearing devices, use large print documents, use tactical clues
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cultural
Definition
speak clearly, use gestures, use pictures, secure an interpreter, know the practices of others, be respectful of the practices of others, eye contact, gestures, body language
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enviromental
Definition
accessible patient care areas, calm and quiet enviroment, private area
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contract
Definition
agreement between two or more people
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acceptance (contract)
Definition
the willingness to go along with
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capacity (contract)
Definition
the legal ability to enter a contract
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consideration (contract)
Definition
the thing of value promised in exchange for something else of value
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legality (contract)
Definition
persons entering a contract cannot agree to do something that is illegal or forbidden by law
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impled contract
Definition
non-verbal agreement of understanding
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informed consent
Definition
patient or healthcare poa gives written permissions for a treatment or procedure
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listening
Definition
another essential part of effective communication; paying attention to and making an effort to hear what the other person is saying
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culture
Definition
values, beliefs, attitudes, and customs shared by a group of people and passed from one generation to the next
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subjective
Definition
cannot be seen or felt (symptoms)
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objective
Definition
can be seen or measured (signs)
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long-term care
Definition
provide assistance and care mainly for elderly patients
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emergency care
Definition
provide special care for accidents or sudden illness
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mental health
Definition
deal with mental disorders and diseases
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industrial health
Definition
health centers licated in large companies or industries
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dental offices
Definition
offices owned by one or more dentists
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laboratories
Definition
perform special diagnostic tests
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home health care
Definition
provide care in a patient's home
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reabilitation
Definition
provide physical, occupational, and other therapies
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genetic couseling centers
Definition
check for genetic abnormalities and birth defects
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palliative care
Definition
care that provides support and comfort, that is directed toward allowing the person to die with dignity
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Definition
an international agency sponsored by the United States
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USDHHS
Definition
a national agency that deals with health problems in America
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NIH
Definition
another national organization that is involved in the research of disease
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OSHA
Definition
a federal agency that establishes and onforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses
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AHCPR
Definition
federal agency that researches the quality of health care delivery and identifies the standards of treatment that should be provided
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premium
Definition
fee the individual pays for insureance coverage
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deductible
Definition
amount that has to be paid before the policy begins to pay
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75/25% co-insurance
Definition
company pays 75% and patient pays 25%
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co-payment
Definition
specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service
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HMO's
Definition
health insurance plan that provides a managed care plan for the delivery of health care services
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PPO's
Definition
health care plan provided by large industries or companies to their emplyees
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State Childrens Health Insurance Program
Definition
uninsured children of working families who earn too little to afford private insurance but too much for medicaid
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Definition
protects the accessibility to health insurance coverage when you lose your job because of a pre-existing medical condition
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tort
Definition
wrongful acts that do not involve contracts
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slander
Definition
spoken defamation
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defamation
Definition
a false statement
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libel
Definition
written defamation
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legal disability
Definition
without legal capacity
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agent
Definition
person working under principal's direction
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ethics
Definition
principles morally right or wrong
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false imprisonment
Definition
restricting an individual's freedom
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malpractice
Definition
bad practice
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assault
Definition
threat or attempt to injure
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negligence
Definition
failure to give expected care
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patients rights
Definition
factors of care patients can expect
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expressed contract
Definition
stated in distinct and clear language, either orally or in writing
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privileged communications
Definition
all information given to health care personnel by a patient; by law, this information must be kept confidential and shared only with other members of the patients health care team
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Residents Bill of Rights
Definition
act that guarantees certain rights to residents in long-term facilities
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living will
Definition
to make known preferences regarding the type of medical care or treatment he/she would want to receive
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Durable Power of Attorney
Definition
to make sure that the poa remains in effect if the procipal becomes incompetent or is otherwise incapable of handling his/her affairs
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Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
Definition
to provide information on advance directives at the time of admission
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DNR (do not resuscitate)
Definition
tells medical professionals not to perform CPR
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Moro (startle)
Definition
responce to loud noise or sudden movement
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rooting reflex
Definition
response to a slight touch on the cheek
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sucking reflex
Definition
responce to a slight touch on the lips
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grasp reflex
Definition
responce when an object is placed in the hand
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puberty
Definition
development of the sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics
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terminal illness
Definition
a disease that cannot be cured and will result in death
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advance directives
Definition
legal document that allows a dying patient to instruct the doctor to withhold treatments that might prolong life
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self-actualization
Definition
people have obtained their full potentials
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body mechanics
Definition
the efficient movement and balance of the body
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ergonomics
Definition
the study of workplace design and equipment used by employees that contribute to the: comfort, efficiency, safety, ease of use
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RACE
Definition
Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish/evaluate
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PASS
Definition
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
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anaerobic
Definition
organisms that live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen
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sterilization
Definition
process that destroys all microorganisms including spores and viruses
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fungi
Definition
plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter
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asepsis
Definition
absense of pathogens
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pathogens
Definition
germ or disease producing microorganism
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nosocomial
Definition
infections acquired in a health care facility
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microorganism
Definition
small living plant or animal organism not visible to naked eye
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aerobic
Definition
organisms that aquire oxygen to live
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exogenous
Definition
disease originates outside the body
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bacteria
Definition
one celled plantlike organisms that multiply rapidly
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chain of infection
Definition
factors that must be present for the disease to occur
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disinfection
Definition
process that destorys or kills pathogens
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endogenous
Definition
disease originates within the body
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viruses
Definition
smallest microorganisms
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antisepsis
Definition
process that inhibits or prevents the growth of pathogenic organisms
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protozoa
Definition
one-celled animal organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water
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non-pathogens
Definition
healthy for the body
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pathogens
Definition
cause infection and diseases
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aseptic technique
Definition
techniques that are directed toward maintaining cleanliness and elimintaing or preventing contamination
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OSHA
Definition
federal agency established standards for contamination with blood or body fluids that must be followed by all health care facilities
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cavitation
Definition
when bubbles strike the itmes being cleaned and they explode
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sterile
Definition
free from all organisms
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contaminated
Definition
organisms and pathogens are present
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transmission-based isolation
Definition
techinique of caring for patients who have communicable diseases
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standard precautions
Definition
do not eliminate the need for specific transmission-based isolation
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transmission-based precautions
Definition
provide etra protection against specific diseases
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communicable disease
Definition
disease that is easily spread
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clean
Definition
objects or part of objects do not contain disease-producing organisms
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forming
Definition
awareness stage of teamwork
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storming
Definition
conflict stage of teamwork (coming up with ideas)
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norming
Definition
co-operation stage of teamwork
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performing
Definition
productivity stage of teamwork
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adjourning
Definition
completion stage of team development
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consensus decisions
Definition
general agreement and the process of getting there
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