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MOD A Chap 1234
Chapter 1,2,3,4 Study Guide
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09/17/2012

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Verruca
Definition
wart
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Alopecia
Definition
hair loss or baldness
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Debridement
Definition
removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing
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TB stands for what?
Definition
tuberculosis
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Onchymycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails
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Cleaning exam table paper between paper
Definition
remove paper, clean, dry, replace paper
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Insurance Form
Definition
can be found at the front office
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Sphygmomanometer
Definition
blood pressure meter
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When should gloves be worn?
Definition
when taking oral temperature
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Strength of bleach when disinfecting
Definition
10%
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Removing soiled table paper
Definition
away from clothing
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Ensuring patient compliance for treatments
Definition
get feed back/ask PT. to repeat instructions
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Stethoscope
Definition
listen to heart and lungs
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Ophthalmoscope
Definition
used to view the retina
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Otoscope
Definition
used to view the ear drum
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Speculum
Definition
examine the nasal passage
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Specimen
Definition
a small sample of something
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Pen light
Definition
used to check papillary response
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Seb/o
Definition
sebum (oil)
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Trich/o
Definition
hair
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Derm/o, dermat/o
Definition
skin
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Hidr/o
Definition
sweat
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Kerat/o
Definition
hard and horny tissue
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Myc/o
Definition
fungus
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Onych/o
Definition
nails
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function of the integumentary system
Definition
protection/temp regulation/sensation
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Melanin
Definition
brown pigmintation
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Subcutaneous skin
Definition
Attaches skin to muscle
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sebaceous glands
Definition
secrete oil
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Blocked sebaceous gland
Definition
can lead to acne
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First-degree burn symptoms
Definition
redness/ slight pain/ swelling
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Vitilligo
Definition
loss of pigment/usually in patches
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Tinea
Definition
fungal infection
ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch
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Psoriasis
Definition
red patches w/ white silvery scales
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Vitamin D
Definition
skin absorbed vitamin D
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Albino
Definition
without pigment
a person with pale skin, light hair, pinkish eyes, and visual abnormalities resulting from a hereditary inability to produce the pigment
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what do sebaceous glands do?
Definition
glands located around hair follicle, lubes hair, increases during puberty,
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Malignant Melanoma
Definition
skin cancer-the most dangerous kind
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Scar tissue
Definition
lacks nerves & blood supply, may form a keloid
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epidermal layer
Definition
top layer of skin-some cells produce melanin, outer cells have keratin
Term
Telephone courtesy
Definition
answer quickly, identify yourself and the PT.
Term
Scheduling appts
Definition
determine how much time is needed
Term
When a PT. cancels an appt.
Definition
document it and reschedule
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Wave system
Definition
schedule 3-4 PT's. every 1/2 hour
Term
Stream scheduling
Definition
definite period of time (specific time periods)
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Matrix, in the appointment book
Definition
blocks off time
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If a PT. shows up in the office with an emergency condition
Definition
depending on issue, may be sent to the ER
Term
What info is put in the appt. book?
Definition
name reason, phone number, time
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Why do we screen calls?
Definition
to determine urgency
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