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module 4
mod 4
23
Nursing
Not Applicable
03/29/2021

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Term
conscious
Definition

aware of and responding to one's surroundings

 

Term
epilepsy
Definition
a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain
Term
lesbian
Definition
a gay woman
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vegetarian
Definition
a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious or health reasons
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first aid
Definition
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Definition
a brief episode of neurological dysfunction resulting from an interruption in the blood supply to the brain or the eye, sometimes as a precursor to a stroke
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LGBT
Definition
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
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vegans
Definition
a person who does not eat any food derived from animals and who typically does not use other animal products
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
a medical procedure involved repeating compression of a patient's chest, performed in an attempt to restore the blood circulation and breathing of a person who has suffered cardiac arrest
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Emesis
Definition
the action or process of vomiting
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Premature
Definition
occurring or done before the usual or proper time
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obstructed airway
Definition
when something keeps the air from moving in and out of the airways in the lungs
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psychosocial needs
Definition
a term used to represent patient and family's mental, social, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs
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queer
Definition
homosexual
Term
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Definition
the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.
Term
abdominal thrusts
Definition
also known as the Heimlich maneuver; performed on someone who is choking and conscious
Term
Holistic Care
Definition
treats the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. it's focused on wellness and prevention rather than just treatment
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transgender
Definition
person whose sense of personal identity and gender doesn't correspond with their birth sex
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cognitive
Definition
of, relating to, being or involving conscious intellectual activity such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering
Term
shock
Definition
a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body; organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen when this occurs
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masturbation
Definition
erotic stimulation especially of one's own genital organs
Term
transition
Definition
the process of changing genders, which can include legal procedures such as changing one's name and/or sex on documents, and medical measures such as hormone therapy and surgery; can also include telling others and using new pronouns
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chickenpox
Definition
a highly contagious, viral illness; generally no serious side effects for healthy children; can have more serious effects on adults or those w/ weakened immune systems
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