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Accreditation - ANSWER-an education institution that is recognized by
an outside agency, such as a national board or commission, as having
standards that qualify graduates for professional practice
Acculturation - ANSWER-a process by which a member of a minority
group shifts his or her identity from the minority group to the
dominant group and adopts the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the
dominant culture; also known as cultural assimilation
Acronym - ANSWER-a word created from the first letter of each word
in a phrase or each item on a list
Acrostic - ANSWER-a phrase or sentence created from the first letter
of each item on a list
,Acute Care Facility - ANSWER-a health care facility that provides care
for patients who have extremely serious, severe, or painful conditions
that require immediate medical attention
Administrative Tasks - ANSWER-job duties that usually involve carrying
out office procedures
Advanced Practice Nurse - ANSWER-a registered nurse who has more
extensive education and training and a broader set of work
responsibilities, which may include providing primary care
Advocacy for Patients - ANSWER-to speak or write in favor of support
of patients
Advocacy for the Profession - ANSWER-to speak or write in favor of
support of a profession
Aerobic - ANSWER-requiring oxygen to live
Airborne Disease - ANSWER-disease that is spread from person to
person through droplets in the air
Alternative Healthcare - ANSWER-surrounds the types of care outside
of conventional Western medicine and include: mind-body medicine,
biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices,
and energy medicine
Altruism - ANSWER-concern for the welfare and well-being of others
Anaerobic - ANSWER-does not require oxygen to live
Antiseptics - ANSWER-agents commonly used to disinfect wounds or
cuts
, Assault - ANSWER-the threat or attempt to touch someone without
the person's permission
Assisted-living Facility - ANSWER-a facility that generally provides
housing, group meals, personal care, support services, and social
activities in a community setting
Autocratic Leadership - ANSWER-a leadership style whereby the
leader assumes complete control over the decisions and activities of
the group; also known as directive leadership
Autonomy - ANSWER-independence or freedom
Autonomy - ANSWER-the right to self-determination or personal
independence
Bactericidal - ANSWER-an infection control method that kills
microorganisms; also knows as germicidal
Bacteriology - ANSWER-the study of bacteria
Bacteriostatic - ANSWER-agents that inhibit the growth of
microorganisms, but do not kill them
Balloon Angioplasty - ANSWER-procedure in which a balloon attached
to the end of a catheter is used to clear blockages in blood vessels
Battery - ANSWER-an offensive touch or use of force on a non-
consenting person
Biologically Based Practices - ANSWER-the use of substances found in
nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins to strengthen, heal, and
balance the body