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Edward Jenner
discovered smallpox vaccine
Robert Koch
father of microbiology
Louis Pasteur
discovered organisms that can cause disease
cell, tissue, organs…
…organ system, organism
epithelial tissue
forms a protective covering for all internal and external surfaces of the body
connective tissue
supports and connects organs and other body tissue
ex. fat, bone cartilage, blood
muscle tissue
specialized ability to contract and relax
ex. smooth, voluntary, cardiac
nerve tissue
reacts to stimuli and conducts impulses all over the body
anatomy
study of structures or parts/pieces
physiology
study of the functions or how the parts/pieces work
pathophysiology
study of disease or injury
skeletal system
function-give shape, protection of organs, blood formation and movement
bones, skeletal muscle, ligaments, tendons
muscular system
function-maintain body position, contract/relax, generate heat
various muscle groups/tissue
nervous system
function-interpret stimuli, respond to stimuli, regular body activities
nerves, neurons, brain stem and lobes
circulatory/cardiovascular
function-pumps blood to all organs
heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
respiratory system
breath o2 in and co2 out, gas exchange
nose trachea, diaphragm, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
white blood cells
when a blood vessel is damaged, platelets become…
…sticky and clump together to form a clot
the arteries of the body transport…
…blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
blood vessels that carry…
…blood back to the heart is called veins
neutrophils
the most abundant white blood cells and function to fight infection
veins
have one way valves to carry blood to the heart
bradycardia
slow heartbeat, less then 60 bpm
capillary
smallest blood vessel in the body
fibrillation
rapid ineffective contraction of the heart
o2 in and…
co2 out of the body
the trachea or windpipe connects the…
pharynx to the lungs
asthma is a…
obstructive lung disease because it obstructs airflow because of increased mucus in bronchioles
four main vital signs
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
factors that increase pulse rate
fever, excitement, shock, stress
normal respiratory rate for adults
12-20 bpm
dusky, bluish color of the skin, lips, nail beds due to decreased 02
cyanosis
2.2 lbs=
=1kg
three things that fire needs to start
fuel(material)
heat(matches)
oxygen(air)
RACE
rescue anyone in danger
activate/pull alarm
contain the fire
evacuate
associated degree=2 yrs
bachelors degree=4yrs
associated degree=2 yrs
bachelors degree=4yrs
national institute of health
research of disease
leonardo da vinci
studied the anatomy of the body
epi-
above, over, upper
lord/o
combining form of the root word
the ear is
lateral(away from the middle of the body) to the eye
anterior
situated in front of something
deductible
amount paid by patient before the insurance begins to pay(usually $500-$5000)
copayment
specific amount patient pays for a service each time a service is performed or sees the doctor ex. $25
coinsurance
specific percent shared by a patient and the insurance company ex. 80% insurance/20% patient
premium
fee patient pays to insurance company monthly for insurance
assault
The threat of doing bodily harm to another person-stating, for example telling your patient, “if you wont allow us to continue this procedure, we will have to tie your hands.” -- is
the thigh is
proximal (towards the origin ex. where leg attaches) to the knee
reservoir
place where causative agent lives
healthcare workers should always wear gloves when
performing an invasive procedure
the respiratory system and gastrointestinal system
can be portal of entry for a pathogen such as bacteria
the inside of ppe gown and ties on back waist are considered
clean
virus/parasite
a microorganism that cannot live outside the cells of another living organism is called a flagella
world health organization
international agency that sets global health standards while monitoring and assessing health trends
centers for disease control and preventions
recommends when, what, and how to use PPE
to prepare for surgical environment, you must use
the sterile technique
aerobic
require oxygen
anaerobic
absence of oxygen
chain of infection
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
suffix
syllable or word placed at the end of a word
otorhinolaryngology. Ot/o + rhin/o + laryng + ology
study of ears, nose, throat
red marrow
Spongy/cancellous in the ends of the long bone (epiphysis)
fractures
Closed/Simple, Open/Compound, Comminuted, Greenstick, impacted, spiral, depressed, Colles
osteoblast
build new bone (bone matrix); found in periosteum and endosteum (membranes around the bone)
skeletal muscle
attached to bones for movement. It is striated and voluntary
cardiac muscle
forms the walls of the heart. It is striated and involuntary
visceral or smooth
lines the internal organs for peristalsis. It is smooth and involuntary
muscles are partially
contracted at all times when not in use
pandemic
exists when an outbreak of a disease occurs over a wide geographical area and affects a high proportion of the population.
healthcare
largest and fastest growing industry in the United States
therapeutic pathway
change health status and provide care
diagnostic
test and evaluate treatments
health informatics
manage the patients data and financials
support services
provide a therapeutic clean environment
Biotechnology and Research
research new treatments
tact
One who knows the right thing to say in the right moment
late adulthood
Concerned with diseases such as Alzheimer’s and arteriosclerosis
adolescence
puberty occurs
infancy
cries to express feeling of being hungry, tired, cold, hot, pain
early adulthood
Most productive life stage. Physical development is complete and at its peak childbearing years
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Psyiological, safety/security, love/affection, esteem, self-actualization.
five states by elsabeth kubler ross
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
flexion
decreasing angle of joint
adduction
moving toward midline
extension
increasing angle of joint
abduction
moving away from midline
longest part of bone
diaphysis, or shaft
each end of shaft
epiphysis
part of bone where fat is stored
medullary canal
tough fibrous tissue that surrounds bone
periosteum