A small living organism that is invisible to the naked eye.

Microorganisms that that are beneficial in maintaining certain body processes

Microorganisms that that cause infection and disease

Bacteria that is a pathogen with found in the urinary tract and a non-pathogen when found in the digestive system

Requiring oxygen to live and reproduce

Does not require oxygen to live and reproduce

Simple, single celled organisms that multiply rapidly.

Round spherical shaped bacteria Examples include: gonorrhea, streptococci and staphylococci

Rod-shaped bacteria that has the ability to form spores. It is extremely difficult to kill in the spore form. Examples include: typhoid, tuberculosis, tetanus

Spiral shaped or comma shaped bacteria. Examples include: syphilis and cholera

Medications used to kill bacteria. It is not effective against viruses or fungus.

Simple plant-like organisms that live on dead organic matter. Examples are: yeasts and molds

The smallest of the microorganisms, visible only using an electron microscope. They cannot reproduce unless they are inside another living cell. Examples include: common cold, measles, chicken pox, warts, flu & polio.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a corona virus that causes flu-like symptoms and attacks the respiratory system causing it to fail

The infection or disease originates within the body. These include: metabolic disorders, congenital abnormalities & tumors

The infection originates outside of the body

An infection that is acquired by an individual in a health care facility such as a long term care facility or a hospital.

Infections that occur when the body's defenses are weak. These diseases so not usually occur in individuals with intact immune systems.

Necessary conditions in which one individual can spread disease or infection to another

A pathogen, such as bacterium or virus that can cause a disease

An area where the causative agent can live

A way for the causative agent to escape from the reservoir

A way that the causative agent can be transmitted to another reservoir or host. Transmission can be direct or indirect contact.

Person to person contact with blood or bodily fluids

Transmission of the pathogen through contaminated surfaces such as food, air, soil, feces, clothing, instruments and equipment.

A way for a new causative agent to enter a host such as a break in the skin or through the respiratory tract.

A person likely to get a disease or infection usually because their body's defenses are weak.

The absence of disease producing microorganisms or pathogens

Free from all organisms both pathogenic and non-pathogenic including spores and viruses

Means that organisms and pathogens are present

Antiseptics prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores and viruses. Alcohol and Betadine

A process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms. It is not always effective against spores and viruses. Chemicals used in this process usually damage the skin and should only be used on objects and not people

A process that destroys all organisms both pathogenic and non-pathogenic.

Personal Protective Equipment is used to protect the person from infection. Examples include: gloves, masks, eye protection, gowns, booties

Rules developed by the Centers for Disease Control to ensure there is no contact with blood or bodily fluids

a piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies.

Deals with diagnosis and treatment of body reactions resulting from sensitivity to foods, pollens, dust, medicine or other substances

Administers various forms of anesthesia in surgery or diagnosis to causing loss of feeling or sensation

Deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart

Deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin

Deals the with diagnosis and treatment of disorders dealing with the hormones of the body

Diagnoses and treats medical disorders for all members of the family

Deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system

Deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system

Diagnoses and treats disorders affecting the internal organs

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system and brain

Cares for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the interval immediately following childbirth

Diagnoses and treats cancer

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the eye and prescribes glasses

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the muscular and skeletal systems

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the ear, nose and throat

Studies and interprets changes in organs, tissues, cells and changes in the body's chemistry to aid in diagnosing disease and determining the type of treatment which may be necessary. Also, performs autopsies

Deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of children's diseases

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the rectum

Diagnoses and treats mental disorders

Uses radiant energy, including xrays, radium, cobalt, etc in the diagnosis of diseases

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra of the male reproductive system

The difference between right and wrong

Deals with behavior that is specific and represents the idea conduct for a certain group

An attack on a person's reputation

Defamation that is in written form

Defamation that is spoken

A document that identified what the patient could expect from those individuals who cared for the patient

The statutes dealing with the individual licensing and certification of the individual health care professional

Entitles the patient to safe care by making it mandatory that he or she be treated by meeting the common or average standards of practice expected in the community under similar circumstances

Protection of the health care professional by law if it can be proven that he or she acted reasonable as compared to fellow workers of the same or similar training in a situation of the same nature

Failure to give reasonable care or the giving of unreasonable care

Addresses the problem of medical malpractice suits for a physician or healthcare professional who comes on an accident scene and attempts to render aid to the victim.

A healthcare provider causes harm to a patient through a negligent act.

All individuals are held responsible for their own personal conduct.

A signed form that states that the patient understands the procedures and the risk involved.

Attitudes and behaviors that a society agrees on as both desirable and necessary to maximize the realization of things cherished in a society.

Duties, Rights, Responsibilities, Character Traits & Conditions of Justice

Keeping a patients information private

Mechanical or chemicals applied or given to a patient to keep them from harming themselves or others. A physician must write a prescription.

The feeling of a place and its environment

The surrounding objects, circumstances and conditions of a place

Projecting concern for other's through one's voice, words and actions

Saying or doing the proper thing at the proper time

The ability to avoid becoming visibly annoyed, angry or impatient

The use of words that form sentences

Delivery of a message without words

Determining which calls should be transferred and which can be handled by you

The conduct expected in social and professional life

A book that contains one half page for each day. Time is blocked off in quarter increments to ensure time is used wisely

Feeling compassion or pity for someone's misfortune

no, not, without

away from

toward

white

both

against

two; both

around

blue

in, within

upon, over

red

out, away

sweet, sugar

above, excessive

below

between

white

stone

kidney

before, in front of

slow

through, complete

surrounding, around

before

under, below

after

pain

removal of

condition of

inflammation

study of

disease

fear

repair

pertaining to

pain

blood condition

produced by, pertaining to producing

protein

tumor, mass swelling

abnormal condition

state of, condition

joint

lack of strength, weakness

heart

cancerous

head

cerebrum (largest part of the brain)

cell

teeth

skin

electricity

intestines

fetus

stomach

nose

flesh

clotting

urinary tract

rib

liver

nerve

ear

foot

vein

lung

bone

kidney

of each

freely, at will, as desired

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

amount

arteriosclerotic heart disease

axillary

bowel movement

blood pressure

with

celsius

calorie

cubic centimeter

congestive heart failure

centimeter

coronary occulsion

central nervous system

discontinue, discharge

dead on arrival

diagnosis

electrocardiogram

elixer

fahrenheit

fracture

gram

drops

blood

half

history and physical

height

kilogram

liter

minimum

myocardial infarction

nasogastric

nothing by mouth

right eye

left eye

both eyes

short of breath

oxygen

out of bed

ounce

pulse

pelvic inflammatory disease

afternoon

after surgery

before surgery

patient

by mouth

as needed or necessary

quantity not sufficient

respiration

prescription

half

write

if necessary

soapsuds enema

half

sexually transmitted disesase

immediately

temperature

telephone order

temperature, pulse, respiration

tincture

ointment

upper respiratory infection

verbal order

weight

greater than

less than

without

before meals

morning

twice a day

hour

tonight

hours of sleep

night

after meals

every day

every hour

every 2 hours

four times a day

every other day

three times a day

three times a night

Coronary Care Unit

Central Supply

Eye, Ears, Nose, Throat

Emergency Room

Emergency Department

Gastrointestinal Department

Gynecology Department

Intensive Care Unit

laboratory

Medical Intensive Care Unit

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Obstetrics

Pediatrics

Physical Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Radiology

A horizontal plane that divides the body into a top half and a bottom half

One point being higher than another

One point being lower than another

The plane that divides the body into right and left halves

The plane that divides the body into front and back halves

Moving away from the midline of the body

Moving toward the midline of the body

Decreasing the angle of the joint

Increasing the angle of the joint

Encompasses several directions in one movement

Turing the sole of the foot toward the midline

Turning the sole of the foot away from the midline

Pulling the sole of the foot backward

Pointing the sole of the foot downward as in pointing the toes

Movement in a superior direction

Movement in an inferior direction

The act of turning the palm down

The act of turning the palm up

Receiving money from patients from services rendered

An arrangement to receive cash, goods, or services now and pay for them in the future.

Billing process in which certain portions of the accounts receivable are billed at specific times during the month on the basis of alphabetical breakdown

Subtraction of funds from an account

A bookkeeping system that involves keeping books that balance and uses assets, capital, and liabilities

Expenses occurred

Expenses occurred as a result of services rendered

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects and controls access to patient info, improves trust between patients and HCP, establishes a network for privacy protection across US

A filing system to help organize patient names and files

Info set down in writing that documents facts and events during the administration of patient care

A permanent legal document that formally states the consequences of the patient's examination or treatment in letter or report form

PT both medical and legal issues

Billing that involves sending the patient a bill for the office visit after the service has been rendered

A billing system that uses lightweight board with pegs on the right and or left side and forms with holes for the pegs

A discount or no charge exemption extended to certain people authorized by the provider or administrator of the office or department

The system of recording transactions between two parties for accounting purposes

A statistical data sheet that includes such info as the patients full name, address, telephone number, marital status, sex, date of birth, employment, insurance info and name of referring provider

A bookkeeping system that's neither self balancing or non articulated.

Billing system that combines a bill and an insurance claim in one statement rendered to the patient at the time of the office visit

A word structure at the beginning of a term that modifies the root

Word root with the combining vowel attached (written with a separating vertical slash)

Control

brain

Hearing

kidney

A pregnancy

Root

Behind

Covers epiphyses in areas in which the ends of separate bones meet to form a joint

Joints; points where two bones meet.

fluid-filled sacs in and around joints and tissues where friction would occur

bone tissue that has many open spaces and gives a spongy appearance. Also contains red bone marrow.

type of bone tissue that is more dense than cancellous bone tissue and contains few spaces. The strongest form of bone tissue

tightening or shortening of a muscle

the long, main portion or shaft of a bone

membrane that covers individual muscle cells

thin membrane that lines the marrow cavities of a bone and is a source of cells which aid in the growth and repair of bone tissue

fibrous sheath surrounding a muscle

ends of a long bone

form of arthritis that usually only affects one joint,characterized by crystal deposits in and around effected point

Tiny channels of which compact bone wraps itself around

exaggeration of the natural posterior curve. hunchback

inward curvature of lumbar region

hollow shaft of a long bone

degenerative disorder of muscular system that is caused by degeneration of muscle cells

disease that causes muscle weakness and lack of strength

form of arthritis, thought to be caused by gonococcus

cells involved in production of bone

large cells involved in the absorption and removal of bone

mature bone cells

loss of mineral from the bone itself, causing the bones to become brittle and fracture more easily

The connective tissue that surrounds each muscle bundle

the outer cover of bone

arthritis that affects the bones and joints

a side to side curvature of the spine

a small, rounded bones found next to joints

microscopic channels extending from the periosteum to the haversian canals and to the inner or medullary cavity of bones

Mask, Booties, Gown, Gloves

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Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Feet should be shoulder width apart and lift with the legs and not the back to avoid strain

the easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread of microorganisms

steps taken to prevent the spread of disease through blood and other body fluids when providing first aid or health care

practices used to remove or destroy pathogens and to prevent their spread from one person or place to another person or place; clean technique

The amount of moisture in the air should range from 30-50%. Low humidity dries the nasal passages. Too high moisture can promote mold growth

the movement of air; stale air can be oppressive. Ventilation is controlled through the air conditioning and not through opening windows for safety reasons

Light contributes to a patients well being. However, light can also cause problems for those patients with photophobia (sensitivity to light)

Room temperature between 68F & 72F is ideal

bright colors stimulate and soft colors soothe. Most patient rooms are decorated in pastel

a negative environmental factor. Machines, people's voices, echoing sounds disturb patients. Use of materials to absorb sound is best. Be aware of your sound

Some people thrive on living in clutter whereas others are triggered by crooked pictures. For the safety of patients, visitors and employees it is important to keep areas neat and clean

follow good hygiene, dispose of trash quickly, replace stagnant water

knock gently and identify yourself before entering a room, close the curtain give empathy.

Universal sign for fall risk

proper relationship of the body segments to one another.

the body is stable, steady and not likely to trip or fall. For proper balance to exist there must be a center for the gravity, a base of support and a line of gravity.

refers to an area located in the pelvis about the level of the second sacral vertebrae. This will vary for men and women.

Hold the cane on the SAME SIDE as the GOOD LEG

Hold the cane in the non-dominant hand

Crutch goes in the OPPOSITE side of the injury

Used for stability

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PWB (two feet) and NWB (one foot)

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Having an understanding and compassion for what the patient may be experiencing. This a good characteristic to have in order to relate to your patients.

Accidents, Thefts from person on hospital property, Errors of omission of patient treatment or errors in administration of patient treatment,

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avoid using damaged power chords, avoid using any extension chords, avoid any electrical equipment while collecting blood, when available, try and use three pronged plugs

Time: exposed to source, shielding: if anything is between you and the source of radiation, distance: how far person of object is away from source

apply direct pressure to wound until bleeding stops or EMS arrives, if bleeding continues, keep applying cloth or gauze over the ones already on the wound

clammy, pale, cold skin, rapid weak pulse, shallow or increased breathing rate, staring eyes and expressionless face

immunodeficiency syndrome, and is caused by a virus called human immunodeficiency virus

disease is caused by an inflammation of the liver

disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an airborne pathogen

Any infection that first occurs during a patient's stay at a health-care facility, regardless of whether it is detected during the stay or after

a method of infection control that assumed that all human blood and body fluids were potentially infectious.

largest system; it has epithelial, connective and nerve tissue. It has oil and sweat glands

a medical term for skin which contains the three layers - epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue

outer layer

layer containing the hair follicles nails and glands

the bottom beneath the actual skin

provides the framework for the body

Femur, radius, and humerus

Carpals and tarsals

Ribs, scapula, skull, sternum

Vertebrae, sacrum, and mandible

a place of junction between two or more bones. There are three types of articulation - immovable, slightly movable, and freely movable

controls, directs, and coordinates body functions

made up of the blood, heart, and blood vessels

responsible for bringing oxygen to the lungs and removing carbon dioxide from them

breaks down food physically and chemically so it can be absorbed for use by the cells

rids the body of solid waste

allows for the reproduction

glands secrete chemical substances called hormones into the bloodstream

means that person has protection against a disease or condition

amphiathroses are joints joined together by cartilage that is slightly moveable, such as the vertebrae of the spine or the pubic bone

diathroses are joints that have free movement. Ball-and-socket joints (hip) and hinge joints (knees) are common diathroses joints. (synovial joints)

joints, free moving joints, are surrounded by joint capsules

sacs of fluid that are located between the bones of the joint and the tendons that hold the muscles in place

the bone is crushed and or shattered

the fractured area of bone collapses on itself

the break of the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis often occurs when the

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the bone is broken and pierces an internal organ

the bone is broken and the ends are driven into each other

A minor fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray and may not extend completely

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the bone is partially bent and partially broken; this is a common fracture in

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any fracture occurring spontaneously as a result of disease

a fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children

traumatic injury to a joint involving the soft tissue

front part of body

back part of body

in front of

toward the back part of body

towards the midline of the body

towards the side of the body

closest to the point of origin

away from the point of origin

divides the body into front and back portions

divides the body into upper and lower portions

standing with arms lank and palms forward

lying on back

lying on stomach

lying on the side

In this position the patient is lying, on his/back, on the bed. This position is considered, by many to be the most comfortable.

A position in which the patient lies on one side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed, used to facilitate rectal and vaginal examinations, and also for the administration of enemas and treatments

The patient is supine on a surface inclined 45 degrees, head at the lower end and legs flexed over the upper end

when the patient is on his/her back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the bed

is information that is heard, felt or smelled

Listening.

Facing the person

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Restate the person's message in your own words.

Lets you make sure that you understand the message.

The study of nonverbal communication.

Intimate space (18 inches or closer), Personal space (18 in. to 4 ft.) Social space (4 ft. to 12 ft.) Public space (12 ft. or more)

Answer the telephone promptly and kindly., SMILE Never allow and angry caller to upset you; remain calm. ,Speak clearly and concisely. ,Be sure to ask the caller's permission before placing them on hold

Written description of patient's visits in chronological order.

Method that tracks subjective, objective, assessment, and plan for a patient's visit.

Patient's statements (chief complaint).

Doctor's diagnosis.

Health care providers prescribed plan of action.

Tracks a patient's problems throughout medical care. Each problem is assigned a number and the number is referenced when the patient comes in for care.

Visual tools that help track certain information in patient's medical records like an infant's/child's growth.

Daily chart notes made during patient's visits to document patient progress with certain conditions.

A written account of a person's condition and response to treatment and care.

Admission sheet, Nursing history, Graphic sheet, Progress notes ,Flow sheets, Reporting and recording, Assessment , Objective data and subjective data

The oral account of care.

The written account of care and observations.

Information that is heard, felt, or smelled.

Things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses.

practitioners

Soldiers were in need of physical function after World War I

Recognized as the first physical therapist in the US; however she received her training in England

WWI- high number of people stricken with disease called for physical therapist; WWII- the polio epidemic

A specialty that concerns itself with the overall improvement of the functional capacity of patients who, for one reason or another, have been left with impaired motion of an arm or leg or with impaired balance or coordination

. To provide care to the patient from a multi-disciplinary approach.

Restoration of the locomotor function of the human body.

Be clean and neat, avoid conflict, preserve the patient's dignity and self-esteem at all

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Physician

A person who has graduated from a four-year university and who may or may not be state licensed or nationally certified. They are primarily concerned with preventing and treating athletic injuries and providing rehabilitative services to athletes. They may also be responsible for teaching proper nutrition, assessing an athlete's physical condition, giving advice on exercises, and taping or padding players to protect body parts from injury.

Partial or complete loss of function to an extremity or damage to a part of the nervous system that may affect normal body movement and the ability to function in the daily environment.

Health care technician responsible for designing a physical activity program that is tailored to the specific needs of the individual participant.

A specialty area of therapeutic intervention.

A licensed technician who is a graduate of a school for occupational therapy and has acquired expertise in making special equipment to facilitate the performance of a patient's daily activities.

A specialty concentrated on caring for the patient through the use of physical properties, such as light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage, manipulation, exercise, and mechanical devices for physical therapy.

A licensed technician who is a graduate of a four-year college program with a bachelor's degree, and in some cases, a master's degree in health sciences. Responsible for performing treatments that require special training in therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy, and for carrying out procedures dealing with individual muscles and muscular movement.

Treatment by physical means, such as heat, cold, water, massage, and electricity.

Health care worker generally responsible for carrying out nontechnical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting patients. Works under the direction of the physical therapist.

Health care worker who is a graduate of a two-year associate of arts or applied sciences community college program, and who is certified according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Works under the direction of the physical therapist and is responsible for assisting with patient care and performing selected treatments such as ultrasound.

A person who, where permitted by law, is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, preventive care, and consultation of patients requiring his or her experience or expertise.

A person who is generally trained on the job and works under the direct supervision of the recreational therapist; responsible for carrying out activities the recreational therapist has assigned.

A therapist who uses recreation and leisure activities as a means of treating patients' symptoms and thereby improving their physical and mental well-being by planning of activities for the patient and then evaluating the patient's progress. Graduates from either a two-year associate of arts program or a four-year bachelor of science program, and state licensure varies according to type of employment.

Training in a skill for a career.

Rising to a higher level

the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury

moving downward

covering a patient or parts of the body with a sheet or blanket, usually during a physical examination of the patient

a flat, padded table or stretcher with legs and wheels, for transporting patients or bodies.

Raising from a lower level to a higher level

crouching, sitting with knees bent very low

moving a patient from one place to another

spoken words that focus the patients attention on specifically desired actions