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module 10
module 10
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Nursing
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04/01/2021

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acute illness
Definition
illness has a rapid onset; usually short term and treated immediately
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chronic illness
Definition
long-term or long-lasting, even over a lifetime; symptoms are managed; may have short periods of severity
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scabies
Definition
skin infection caused by a tiny mite called "Sarcoptes scabiei"; mite burrows into the skin, where it lays eggs, which causes intense itching and a skin rash that may look like thin burrow tracks; contagious and spread through direct contact with infected person
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Shingles
Definition
skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus; symptoms include pain, tingling, or itching in an area which later develops into a rash of fluid-filled blisters that is similar to chickenpox
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wound
Definition
type of injury to the skin; can be open or closed; open categories are lacerations, abrasions, punctures and incision
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dermatitis
Definition
general term that refers to inflammation; different types include atopic (eczema) and stasis; usually involves swollen, reddened, irritated and itchy skin
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inflammation
Definition
swelling of the skin
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arthritis
Definition
general term that refers to inflammation of the joints; causes stiffness, pain and decreased mobility
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autoimmune illness
Definition
causes the body's immune system to attack normal tissue in the body
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osteoarthritis
Definition
common type of arthritis that affects the elderly; hips, knees, joints in fingers, thumbs and spine can be affected
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
joints become red, swollen and very painful; deformities can result and may be severe and disabling; mvmt eventually restricted
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Osteoporosis
Definition
a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both
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closed fracture
Definition
broken bone that doesnt penetrate the skin
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open fracture
Definition
fracture in which there is an open wound or a break in the skin near the site of the broken bone
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partial weight bearing
Definition
allows you to place half of your weight on the operated extremity
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non-weight bearing
Definition
no weight can be placed on the operated leg
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full weight bearing
Definition
allows you to place all your weight on the operated extremity
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prosthesis
Definition
an artificial body part used to replace a missing body part
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Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Definition
A group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
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Amputation
Definition
removal of a limb by trauma, medical illness or surgery
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Phantom sensation
Definition
when one feels the missing body part although it's not there, sometimes feels like an itch or tickle
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phantom limb pain
Definition
ongoing painful sensations that seem to be coming from where the limb is missing; real pain
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any of a range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of scientific medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease and ill health
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alternative medicine
Definition
term used to describe medical treatments used instead of traditional medicine
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Parkinson's Disease
Definition
disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and leads to shaking, stiffness, difficulty with walking, balance and coordination
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Definition
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves; nerve damage disrupts communication between brain and body
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insulin
Definition
a hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. The lack of insulin causes a form of diabetes
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Malignant tumor

Definition
tumor that has cancerous cells that can spread to other tissues and organs
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benign tumor
Definition
cells aren't cancerous and won't spread
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paraplegia
Definition
paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease
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quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all four limbs
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epilepsy
Definition
A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.
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cataract
Definition
cloudy area in the lens of the eye that leads to blurred vision
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Glaucoma
Definition
a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision.
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diabetic retinopathy
Definition
an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes
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Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Definition
an eye disease that can blur the sharp, central vision you need for activities like reading and driving.
Term
Hypertension
Definition
another name for high blood pressure; can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death
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atherosclerosis
Definition
a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.
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Angina pectoris
Definition
also called ischemic chest pain; type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
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