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posture
postion of the body
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Center of Gravity
point where the body's mass is equally distributed
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Base of Support
foundation of the body
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Joint
point where two bones meet
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aerobic exercise
repetitive motion; good for cardio health
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ambulation
ability to walk
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active range of motion
person can do it on their own
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range of motion
maximum movement allowed for a joint
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passive range of motion
someone moves the client's body for them
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synovial joint
joint with synovial fluid in between the surfaces of the two bones
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ligament
strong tissue that connects bones, cartilage, and other structures
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osteoporosis
loss of bone mass
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osteoarthritis
progressive cartilage deterioration in joints and vertebrae
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spastic
spasms or convulsions
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flaccid
relaxed or absent muscular tone
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atrophy
decrease in the size of an organ or tissue
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contracture
contraction of a muscle
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ankylosis
immobility of a joint
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hypertrophy
increase in the size of an organ or structure
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Valsalva's Maneuver
close mouth, pinch nose, and breath out; changes heart rhythm and clears ears
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thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein due to thombosis
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thrombus
blood clot formed within a blood vessel
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embolus
mass of undisolved matter in blood or lymph systems
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atelectasis
collapsed lung
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anorexia
loss of appetite
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urinary incontinence
inability to control voiding of the bladder
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renal calculi
kidney stones
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urinary reflux
backward flow of urine
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turgor
normal tension in a cell
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scoliosis
curving of the spine
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orthopneic
sitting upright in a chair
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dorsal recumbent postion/supine
on back, knees bent and angled outwards
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extension
act of straightening out
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hyperextension
extreme extension
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abduction
moving away from the body
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adduction
moving towards the body
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plantar flexion
extension of foot; toes pointed down
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dorsiflexion
bent in the opposite direction of normal use
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inversion
turning inwards
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isotonic exercise
force remains constant but muscle length changes
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isometric exercises
contraction and relaxation of a muscle group
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decubitus ulcers
bed sores
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shearing force
force parallel to the planes of an object
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maceration
softening a solid by steeping it in a fluid
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incision
cut made for surgical purposes
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puncture
hole made by sharp pointed object
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laceration
cut or ragged tear
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ganulation tissue
connective tissue formed in early stages of wound healing
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primary intention healing
little scarring; ie: closed surgical incision
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secondary intention healing
lots of scarring; big tissue loss; ie: bed sore
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exudate
fluid released from body containg protein, cells, or solid debris
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serosanguineous
containg blood and serum
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dehiscence
bursting or gaping open; ie: surgical wound opening
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evisceration
removal of the viscera
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debridement
removal of debris and damaged tissue
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Penrose drain
drain made of small rubber tubing
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irrigation
flushing with water or fluids
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bioterrorism
biological warfare against the public
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seizure precautions
pad side rails, have suction and oxygen ready and available
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bed cradle
keeps sheet from touch client
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flat bed position
completely horizontal
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Trendelenburg
feet raised, head lowered
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reverse Trendelenburg
head raised, feet lowered
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Fowlers
semisitting with knees bent or horizontal; 45 degree angle for back
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Semi-Fowlers
30 degree angle for back
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outside of, in addition to
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