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Mod G Unit 3 (Vocab & Review)

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Cerebral Palsy
Nonprogressive paralysis due to defects in the brain or birth trauma.
Circumduction
in a circular direction from a central point.
Cryotherapy
Cold therapy; using cold for therapeutic purposes.
Diagnostic
A type of test, series of tests, or an evaluation to determine the extent of an illness or disease.
Diathermy
Use of heat-inducing wavelengths to provide muscle relaxation and therapy.
Dorsiflexion
Backward bending (as of hand or foot).
Effleurage
stroking movement which may be performed in a circular pattern.
Eversion
Turning outward.
Extension
Movement that brings limb into or toward a straight condition.
Exudate
Accumulation of fluid, pus, or serum in a cavity or tissue which may become hard and crusty.
Flexion
The act of bending.
Gait
Manner of walking.
Hyperextension
Extreme or abnormal extension or stretching.
Manipulation
Immobilization of damaged bones and tissues using a variety of devices, including splints and slings.
Massage
To apply pressure with hands.
Muscular Dystrophy
Wasting disease of the muscles.
Neck Trauma
Damage to neck muscles and nerves as a result of trauma or injury (for example whiplash from auto accident) resulting.
Osteoporosis
Disease that results in a reduction of bone mass which frequently occurs in post-menopausal women. Can result in back pain and fractures.
Paraplegia
Paralysis of the lower portion of the body.
Petrissage
Kneading or a rolling method of massage which requires pressing the muscles.
Physiatrist
A physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Pronation
Turn downward or backward as with the hand or foot; to lie in a prone position is to be face downward.
Prosthesis
An artificial body part.
Quadriplegia
Paralysis of all four extremities of the body.
Rehabilitation
Process of assisting patient to regain a state of health and the highest level of function possible.
ROM
Range of Motion – Exercises that can help to maintain muscle tone and flexibility.
Sprain
Pain and disability caused by trauma to a joint. A ligament may be torn in severe sprain.
Strain
Trauma to a muscle from excessive stretching or pulling.
Supination
To turn the palm or hand anteriorly; to turn the foot inward and upward. To lie in the supine position is to be face upward.
Suppuration
Process of pus formation due to infection.
Tapotement
Light tapping or percussion that is performed with the sides of the hand in a cupping position to relieve congestion.
Tendonitis
Inflammation of a tendon resulting in pain, tenderness, and lack of mobility.
Adduction
Movement toward the midline of the body.
Amputation
Removal of an extremity due to injury or disease.
Opposition
Ability to move the thumb into contact with the other fingers.
Latin for "Let the Master Answer"
Respondeat superior
Latin for "The thing speaks for itself"
Res ipsa loquitur
Latin phrase that orders a person to appear in court (with patient records for medical cases.)
Subpoena duces tecum
Written attack on reputation of another.
Libel
Verbal attack on reputation of another.
Slander
Law that provides for patient privacy.
HIPAA
The _____ owns the medical record, but the ______ owns the privilege to keep that information confidential.
Physician, patient.
Law that designates a time limit on which a malpractice claim can be filed.
Statute of Limitations.
Oral testimony taken under oath and in the presence of a court reporter.
Deposition.
_______ tort is the primary cause of malpractice suits.
Negligent
Name the three parts of a patient-physician contract.
1) Offer 2) Acceptance 3) Consideration
The _____ _____ _____ protects physicians (and others) who give emergency care from liability for civil damages.
Good Samaritan Act
What steps must be taken to protect the physician from a charge of "abandonment"?
Send a letter via certified mail with return receipt request.
The _____ is responsible for obtaining informed consent.
Physician.
A medical _____ _____ gives patients legal options for refusing or accepting treatment if they are incapacitated.
Miranda Warning
______ law deals with offenses against all citizens.
Criminal
Deliberate attempt to touch someone without consent is considered ______.
Assault
The _____ _____ _____ _____ states that any person of sound mind and legal age may give any part of the body after death for research or transplant.
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Ethical standards established by a profession are administered by a _____ review.
Peer

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