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MOD 11 Chap 20, 22
MOD 11 Chap 20, 22
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Health Care
Intermediate
07/06/2020

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Mental Illness
Definition
is a disorder that involves emotions and mental functions
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Phobia
Definition
intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place or situation
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Psychotherapy
Definition
is a method of treating mental illness that involves talking about one's problems with mental health professionals.
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Artificial Airway
Definition
any tube inserted into the respiratory tract to maintain or promote breathing
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Situational Response
Definition
a personal crisis, temporary physical changes in the brain, side effects of severe change in the environment.
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Claustrophobia
Definition
the fear of being in a confined space
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Definition
is a type of psychotherapy that is often used to treat anxiety disorders and depression
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Intubation
Definition
the passage of a plastic tube through the mouth, nose or opening in the neck and into the trachea
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Fallacy
Definition
is a false belief
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Depression
Definition
mood disorder, loss of interest in everything they once cared about. Clinical depression is not a normal reaction to stress
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Substance Abuse
Definition
is the repeated use of legal or illegal substances
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Tracheostomy
Definition
is a type of artificial airway commonly seen in long-term care facilities
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Defense Mechanisms
Definition
are unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
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Major Depressive Disorder
Definition
mood disorders, depression, loss of interest in everything a person once cared about
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Anesthesia
Definition
involves the use of medication to block pain during the surgery and other medical procedures
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Mechanical Ventilation
Definition
is using a machine to inflate and deflate the lungs when a person is unable to breathe on their own
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Anxiety
Definition
is uneasiness, worry or fear often about a situation or condition
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Apathy
Definition
lack of interest in activities
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Preoperative
Definition
before-surgery care
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Sedative
Definition
is an agent or drug that helps calm and soothe a person and may cause sleep
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Definition
is characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when there is no reason for concern
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Bipolar Disorder
Definition
causes a person to have mood swings and changes in energy levels and the ability to function
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Postoperative
Definition
or after surgery, care begins immediately following surgery
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Chest Tubes
Definition
are hallow drainage tubes that are inserted in the chest during a sterile procedure
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Panic Disorder
Definition
having regular panic attacks or living with constant anxiety about having another attack
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Schizophrenia
Definition
affects a persons ability to think and communicate clearly
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Pulse
Definition
is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Definition
is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions behavior or thoughts
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Hallucinations
Definition
are false or distorted sensory perceptions
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Oximeter
Definition
is a non-invasive device that uses light to determine the amount of oxygen in the blood
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