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Vital Signs Measurements that provide information about the body's basic functions,
including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Patient Privacy The right of patients to keep their personal health information confidential and
secure, as mandated by HIPAA.
Medical Terminology The specialized language used in the healthcare field, consisting of root words,
prefixes, and suffixes that describe medical conditions and procedures.
Infection Control Practices and procedures that prevent the spread of infections in healthcare
settings, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
Phlebotomy The process of drawing blood from a patient for laboratory testing or donation.
Anatomy The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals,
and other living organisms.
Patient Assessment The systematic evaluation of a patient's health status, including history taking
and physical examination.
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Vital Signs Measurements that provide information about the body's basic functions,
including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Patient Privacy The right of patients to keep their personal health information confidential and
secure, as mandated by HIPAA.
Medical Terminology The specialized language used in the healthcare field, consisting of root words,
prefixes, and suffixes that describe medical conditions and procedures.
Infection Control Practices and procedures that prevent the spread of infections in healthcare
settings, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
Phlebotomy The process of drawing blood from a patient for laboratory testing or donation.
Anatomy The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals,
and other living organisms.
Patient Assessment The systematic evaluation of a patient's health status, including history taking
and physical examination.
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