Principles of Health Science- Chapter 10 Vocabulary

Body Alignment

Term used to describe a position of the body in which the spine is not crooked or twisted.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of a disease or syndrome.

Discretion

The ability to know when to keep sensitive information private.

First Aid

Emergency treatment given before regular medical services can be obtained.

Gross Pay

The total amount of money earned in a pay period.

Incompetence

A lack of qualifications or ability to perform job tasks.

Intergrity

Adherence to ethical principles and professional standards.

Invasive Procedure

A test or treatment that requires incisions to the skin or the insertion of instruments or other materials into the body.

Net Pay

The amount of money received in a pay period after all deductions have been taken out; also known as take-home-pay.

Noninvasive Procedures

A test or treatment that does not require incisions to the skin or the insertion of instruments or other materials into the body.

Radiographers

Healthcare professionals who create medical images or treat diseases by passing radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays, through an object.

Sonographers

Healthcare professionals who create medical images or treat diseases through the use of high-frequency sound waves

Vital Signs

The key measurements that provide information about a person's health, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.