MEAS 238/239 Ch. 9,39,41, 35, 43, 44,
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accessibility - ANS ✔✔the ease with which people can move into and out of a space
ADA act of 1990 - ANS ✔✔requires businesses, services, and public transportation provide
reasonable accommodations for disabled people. Door: 36 in, clearance space in rooms and
hallways: 60 in. in diameter to make 180 degree turn.
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) - ANS ✔✔broadens the definition of disability, making it
easier for individuals who seek ADA protection to establish that they have a disability
consumable - ANS ✔✔able to be emptied or used up, as with supplies (alcohol, lubricant,
fixative [preserving specimen for pathologic exam])
disinfection - ANS ✔✔destroys most but not all microorganisms. For instruments that do not
penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact only with mucous membranes. Disinfectants are
used on inanimated materials
antiseptic - ANS ✔✔cleaning product used on human tissues as anti-infection agents
fixative - ANS ✔✔solution sprayed on a slide immediately after specimen is applied. used to
preserve and hold cells in place until a microscopic examination
general physical examination - ANS ✔✔examination performed by a physician to confirm a
patients health or diagnose a medical problem
,lubricant - ANS ✔✔water soluble gel used during examination of rectum or vaginal cavity
occult blood - ANS ✔✔blood contained in some other substance; not visible to naked eye
sanitization - ANS ✔✔a reduction of the number of microorganisms on an object or a surface.
Scrubbing instruments and equipment with brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus,
and other contaminants. Used with instruments that touch only healthy intact skin
spores - ANS ✔✔resistant form of certain species of bacteria
sterilization - ANS ✔✔complete destruction of all microorganism including bacterial spores, by
specific means
hand hygiene - ANS ✔✔first step in preventing infections transmission in exam room and
treatment area
surfaces - ANS ✔✔10% household bleach in water or product approved by EPA
laboratory refrigerator - ANS ✔✔36 F and 46 F (2 c -8 C)
food refrigerator - ANS ✔✔32 F and 40 F
thermostat - ANS ✔✔72 F. Warm room can help to relax
amenorrhea - ANS ✔✔absence or abnormal cessation of menses
, dysmenorrhea - ANS ✔✔severe menstrual cramps that limit daily activity
induction - ANS ✔✔pregnant patient is admitted to the delivering facility then given medication
to start uterine contractions
infertility - ANS ✔✔diminished ability to produce offspring; does not imply sterility
last menstrual period (LMP) - ANS ✔✔date of first day of the last menstruation; used to
establish a due date
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - ANS ✔✔a diagnostic and therapeutic
gynecologic surgical technique for removing dysplastic cells from the cervix with a small wire
loop
menarche - ANS ✔✔first menstrual period. 10-15 years old
menopause - ANS ✔✔termination of menstrual cycle due to normal aging of ovaries. 45-55
years old. premenopause (before menopause) is irregular. perimenopause (after menop) hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swing because changing levels of estrogen.
menorrhagia - ANS ✔✔excessively prolonged or profuse menses
menstruation - ANS ✔✔normal cycle of preparation for conception (woman)
metrorrhagia - ANS ✔✔any irregular acyclic bleeding from the uterus between periods
speculum - ANS ✔✔an instrument that expands the vaginal opening to permit viewing of the
vagina and cervix
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accessibility - ANS ✔✔the ease with which people can move into and out of a space
ADA act of 1990 - ANS ✔✔requires businesses, services, and public transportation provide
reasonable accommodations for disabled people. Door: 36 in, clearance space in rooms and
hallways: 60 in. in diameter to make 180 degree turn.
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) - ANS ✔✔broadens the definition of disability, making it
easier for individuals who seek ADA protection to establish that they have a disability
consumable - ANS ✔✔able to be emptied or used up, as with supplies (alcohol, lubricant,
fixative [preserving specimen for pathologic exam])
disinfection - ANS ✔✔destroys most but not all microorganisms. For instruments that do not
penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact only with mucous membranes. Disinfectants are
used on inanimated materials
antiseptic - ANS ✔✔cleaning product used on human tissues as anti-infection agents
fixative - ANS ✔✔solution sprayed on a slide immediately after specimen is applied. used to
preserve and hold cells in place until a microscopic examination
general physical examination - ANS ✔✔examination performed by a physician to confirm a
patients health or diagnose a medical problem
,lubricant - ANS ✔✔water soluble gel used during examination of rectum or vaginal cavity
occult blood - ANS ✔✔blood contained in some other substance; not visible to naked eye
sanitization - ANS ✔✔a reduction of the number of microorganisms on an object or a surface.
Scrubbing instruments and equipment with brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus,
and other contaminants. Used with instruments that touch only healthy intact skin
spores - ANS ✔✔resistant form of certain species of bacteria
sterilization - ANS ✔✔complete destruction of all microorganism including bacterial spores, by
specific means
hand hygiene - ANS ✔✔first step in preventing infections transmission in exam room and
treatment area
surfaces - ANS ✔✔10% household bleach in water or product approved by EPA
laboratory refrigerator - ANS ✔✔36 F and 46 F (2 c -8 C)
food refrigerator - ANS ✔✔32 F and 40 F
thermostat - ANS ✔✔72 F. Warm room can help to relax
amenorrhea - ANS ✔✔absence or abnormal cessation of menses
, dysmenorrhea - ANS ✔✔severe menstrual cramps that limit daily activity
induction - ANS ✔✔pregnant patient is admitted to the delivering facility then given medication
to start uterine contractions
infertility - ANS ✔✔diminished ability to produce offspring; does not imply sterility
last menstrual period (LMP) - ANS ✔✔date of first day of the last menstruation; used to
establish a due date
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - ANS ✔✔a diagnostic and therapeutic
gynecologic surgical technique for removing dysplastic cells from the cervix with a small wire
loop
menarche - ANS ✔✔first menstrual period. 10-15 years old
menopause - ANS ✔✔termination of menstrual cycle due to normal aging of ovaries. 45-55
years old. premenopause (before menopause) is irregular. perimenopause (after menop) hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swing because changing levels of estrogen.
menorrhagia - ANS ✔✔excessively prolonged or profuse menses
menstruation - ANS ✔✔normal cycle of preparation for conception (woman)
metrorrhagia - ANS ✔✔any irregular acyclic bleeding from the uterus between periods
speculum - ANS ✔✔an instrument that expands the vaginal opening to permit viewing of the
vagina and cervix
