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Acromial process The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade.
Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition
by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and
Anthropometric measurements
weight.
Aorta The main trunk of the systemic arteries.
The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the
Antecubital fossa elbow.
Aseptic Free from pathogenic micro-organisms.
An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure
Autoclave saturated steam.
The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to
Axillary the shoulder.
Brachial artery The major artery of the upper arm.
Bradycardia A slow heart rate.
A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has
Biohazard bag been contaminated with biological waste.
A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the
Bronchodilators respiratory airways.
Celsius A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius.
Cerumen A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal.
A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde.
Cidex
A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and
Conjunctiva the white part of the eyeball.
Cyanotic Appearance of blue or purple skin.
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, The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction.
Diastolic or diastole
The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped
Deltoid almost like a letter D.
Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the
EKG heart.
The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit.
Fahrenheit
Hemorrhoids External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal.
A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period of time.
Holter Monitor
Hypertension High blood pressure.
Hypertensive crisis A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke.
Inner canthus The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
Intradermal injection An injection within or between the layers of the skin.
Intramuscular injection An injection of a substance directly into the muscle.
Nebulizer A device that administers medication in a mist form.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Otoscope A device used to look into the ears.
Palpate To examine by touch.
Any medication that is administered in a route other than ingestion.
Parenteral medication
Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and
Pediatrics adolescents.
A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for
Prehypertension developing high blood pressure.
Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Pulmonary artery
The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the chest
Respirations rises in 1 minute.
A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely
dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical
Sharps container
instruments.
Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and resting
Sim's position on the exam table.
Snellen chart A chart used to determine visual acuity.
A device for performing blood pressures; includes the blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer cuff.
Stethoscope A device for listening to the internal sounds of the body.
An injection of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissue.
Subcutaneous injection
Supine position Patient lies on his or her back.