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Chapter One Daily Living Review
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10th Grade
09/17/2009

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Term
universal precautions
Definition

methods of self-protection that prevent

contact with blood or body fluids

Term
stroke
Definition

a cardiovascular disease that occurs

when the blood supply to the brain is

stopped

Term
pathogens
Definition

germs that cause communicable

diseases

Term
stimulant
Definition

a drug that speeds up the central

nervous system

Term
plaque
Definition

a sticky film of bacteria that forms on

the teeth and gums

Term
malignant
Definition

a tumor in which the cells’ growth is

uncontrolled and harmful to health

Term
 outpatient clinic
Definition

a place where people receive health

care without staying overnight

Term
 vaccination
Definition

an injection of dead or weakened viruses

 to make the body immune to the viruses

Term
insulin
Definition

a hormone produced in the pancreas

that converts sugar, starches, and other

food into energy

Term
rescue breathing
Definition

putting oxygen into an unconscious

person’s lungs to help the person

breathe

Term
analgesics
Definition
Medicine that relieves pain
Term
splint
Definition
material or a device used to protect and
immobilize a body part
Term
risk factors for cancer
Definition

Smoking and drinking, nutrition, overweight or

obesity, and physical inactivity, diet, (what we eat)

is linked to some types of cancer, Certain cancers

 are related to infectious diseases, such as

hepatitis B virus (HBV), human papilloma virus

(HPV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), and others,

 

Term
nicotine
Definition

The addictive drug found in tobacco

which makes it difficult to quit smoking.

Term
deductible
Definition

the amount the individual pays each

year for healthcare.

Term
immune system
Definition

The body system, made up of many

organs and cells, that defends the

body against infection, disease and

foreign substances.

Term
drug overdose
Definition

A drug overdose is the accidental or

intentional use of a drug or medicine in

an amount that is higher than is

normally used that can cause death or

serious illness.

Term
cholesterol
Definition
A material usually found in fats
that can cause clogging of the
arteries and veins, usually
controlled by limiting animal fats.
Term
Type II diabetes
Definition

adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent

diabetes, is a chronic condition that

affects the way your body metabolizes

sugar (glucose), your body's main

source of fuel usually controlled by

diet and exercise.

Term
hypertension
Definition
another name for high blood pressure
Term
arthritis
Definition

A disease in which the joints swell and

is painful. 

Term
pharmacist
Definition

 medicine prescriptions written by

doctors.

Term
 Medicaid
Definition

is the government program that provides

insurance for people 65 or older.

Term
Withdrawal 
Definition

is a physical reaction to the absence of

a drug in the body. 

Term
primary care physician
Definition

is the doctor you to go to a  for an

annual physical exam

Term
Soft bristle tooth brush
Definition

Is the type to best brush for your teeth

and gums.

Term
First Degree Burn
Definition
Skin turns red.
Term
Second Degree Burn
Definition
Skin turns red some liquid filled blisters
Term
Third-degree burn
Definition
extends through all layers of the skin.
Term
What is first aid?
Definition

The immediate and temporary care of

an injured or ill person until trained

medical help arrives.

Term
What are risk factors?
Definition

Things that cause increased chance of

something happening, some are

controllable such as overeating,

smoking, lack of exercise, others are

not controllable, age, heredity, sex,

race. 

Term
What does RICE stand for and mean?
Definition

R - rest the injured body part. 

I - put ice on it  

C - Compress with elastic bandage 

E - elevate to height above waste   

 (Heat - after 48 hours earlier can

cause swelling)

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