phs midterm review

body mechanics

specific positions for muscles and joints that help a person avoid injury during a physical task

informed consent

a patient’s choice to accept or reject a procedure after receiving information on available options and possible consequences

malpractice

term for actions that violate a professional’s scope of practice or standard of care and result in injury to a patient that could reasonably have been expected

mandatory reporting

the legal requirement for certain health issues to be reported to authorities

medical errors

preventable mistakes that can occur at any point in the healthcare process and may potentially cause harm to the patient

organizational chart

a diagram that shows how departments in an organization are related to one another

safety check

the process of looking for an removing potential hazards that could cause injury or harm

safety precautions

information about the safe operation of a piece of equipment, which is usually found on the instruction manual or on equipment labels

scope of practice

tasks that an employee is legally allowed to perform based on his or her training and certification

standard of care

the level of service that a healthcare professional is expected to provide to a patient based on that professional’s position and the patient’s condition

workplace violence

acts of verbal abuse, threats, physical assault, or homicide that occur at work

trachea

1

lungs

2

liver

4

gallbladder

5

esophagus

3

large intestine

10

small intestine

9

stomach

6

pancreas

8

spleen

7

trachea

allows passage of air into lungs

lungs

exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and air

liver

metabolizes food and detoxifies blood, produces bile

gallbladder

stores and concentrates bile, helps digest fats

esophagus

transports food from mouth to stomach

large intestine

absorbs water and electrolytes from food, stores and eliminates waste products

small intestine

breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

stomach

stores and breaks down food

pancreas

exocrine - produces enzymes to help break down food, endocrine - produces hormones to help regulate blood sugar levels

spleen

fights invading germs in the blood

kidney

A

bladder

c

ureter

b

urethra

d

kindey

filters waste products, regulates fluid balance, regulates blood temperature

bladder

stores urine until released

ureter

carries urine from kidney to bladder

urethra

carriers urine from bladder to outside the body

connective tissue

epithelial tissue

muscle tissue

nervous tissue

muscle tissue

tissue thats vital for movement

nervous tissue

tissue that conducts impulses to and from organs

connective tissue

tissue that provides support, absorbs shock, and stores/transports nutrients

cartilage, bones, body fat, blood

epithelial tissue

tissue that forms protective covering, allows nutrient absorption, filters harmful substances out of blood, and forms secretions

atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, body system, organism

put these in order - body system, atom, organelle, cell, organ, tissue, molecule, organism

skeletal system

body system that provides support and structure

bones, cartilage, joints

cardiovascular system

transports blood through body

heart, blood vessels, blood

integumentary system

protects body from environment, regulates body temperature

skin, hair, nails, sweat glands

respiratory system

taking oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

lungs, airways, diaphragm

digestive system

system that breaks down food into nutrients for bloodstream

mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas

muscular system

system that helps with movement

muscles

endocrine system

system that produces and releases hormones

glands

nervous system

controls bodily functions

brain, spinal cords nerves

immune/lymphatic system

defends body against infections

white blood cells, antibodies, immune cells

reproductive system

system that does reproduction

6:45 pm

1845 in greenwhich time

1530

3:30 pm in 24 hour clock time

1 ounce

30 millimeters in ounces

liquid medication

syrup, aqueous suspension, tincture

solid medication

capsule, tablet, lozenge

semisolid medication

ointment, suppository

oral

medication by mouth

rectal

medication in rectum

topical

medical to skin

sublingual

medication under tongue

injection

medication by needle

inhalation

medication breathed in

nurse practitioners work under their own license, physician assistants work under an MD that oversees their work

what’s the difference between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant?

clinical training

hands on work with patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider

collaborate

to work together and consult each together

cover letter

a message sent with a resume to introduce the job applicant and explain reasons for applying

delegate

to direct another healthcare worker to perform a care task that is within their training and scope

empathy

the ability to identify with another person’s feelings and thoughts

residents

individuals living in long term care facilities or medical school graduates completing final training

tact

ability to communicate difficult info without giving offense

standard precautions

steps taken by healthcare workers to prevent the spread of infection

therapeutic

a term for treatment given to maintain or restore health

interview etiquette

accepted appearance and behavior for the interview process

multidisciplinary healthcare team

a group of healthcare workers from different specialities providing specific services

personal protective equipment (PPE)

equipment worn to protect skin, clothing, and the respiratory tract from infection

postgraduate

education and training completed after receiving a bachelor’s degree

range of motion

the full extent of movement for a joint

24 hour clock

a method of telling time that assigns a number to each hour of the day

apps

software accessed through the internet running on various devices

assertive communication

a communication style characterized by confidence and consideration for others

communication barrier

anything that blocks or interferes with the exchange of info

patient interview

structured communication between a patient and healthcare worker for collecting subjective data

social media

online communication tools allowing info and resources to be shared via internet

US customary units

the main system for weights and measures in the US, based on yard, pound, and gallon

cultural diversity

differences in age, gender, abilities, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity influencing beliefs and actions

goniometer

an instrument for meausring angles

medication

a substance proven effective for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases

metric system

the decimal measurement system based on meter, liter, and gram as primary units

Healthcare Provider System

provides service of healthcare for the public

Healthcare Payment System

provides way to pay for healthcare

nonprofit organization

organized and operated for a collective, public, or social benefit, example: red cross

long term care facilities

care for elderly or disabled patients (people unable to live alone)