Putting it Together

I tried to play hide & seek in the hospital, but they found me in the ICU

100

main part of the word; entire words are built around this

Root word (combining form)

200

 impairment of language ability

aphasia

300

the study of all factors that cause disease;
causes may be intrinsic or extrinsic

etiology

400

a substance that produces an immune response

antigen

500

pertaining to an infection acquired in
a hospital or other medical care facility.

nosocomial

It takes guts to be an organ donor

100

The science of behavior and mental processes

psychology

200

experiencing a situation through the
other person’s eyes

empathy

300

acrophobia, agoraphobia, claustrophobia

phobias (fears)

400

A group of intense psychological and physical
responses that occur after a loss

grief (stages of grief: shock, reality, recovery)

500

When a person can no longer avoid using a substance without symptoms of withdrawal

dependence/addiction

Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now

100

chemical substances necessary for growth,
normal function, and maintaining life.

nutrients

200

use of food as fuel, resulting in energy and
growth, and the elimination of waste

metabolism

300

animal sources, solid at room temperature, raise blood cholesterol

saturated fats

400

contains all the essential amino acids.

complete protein

500

compounds that break up into their separate
components in water (Na+, K++, Cl-)

electrolytes

Never lie to an X-ray technician, they can see right through you

100

A body of regulations that govern society and that
people are obligated to observe

Law

200

governs private rights and remedies, as well as
disputes between individuals regarding contracts, property and family law; separate from criminal or public law

civil law

300

“the matter has been decided”; a claim cannot be retried between the same parties if it has already been legally resolved (double jeopardy)

Res judicata

400

“the matter speaks for itself”; the doctrine
of common knowledge

Res ipsa loquitur

500

“let the higher-up answer”; the
physician is responsible for the employee's acts

Respondeat superior

What did the bladders say to each other on Valentines day? Urine my thoughts

100

pyrexia (high temperature) and hyperpyrexia  (greater than 105.8 F) controlled by this

hypothalamus

200

rate, rhythm, depth (effort)

characteristics of respiration

300

rales, stridor, rhonchi, wheezing

abnormal breath sounds

400

Clean technique used to prevent the spread of
microorganisms; usually used for noninvasive procedures

medical asepsis

500

Categories I, II, and III tasks (risks of exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues) Category I is greatest risk

OSHA Task Categories