Vocab
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
Pathogen
A fast heartbeat
Tachycardia
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Protection Act
What is normal RR for an adult?
12-20 breaths/minute
Intense stretching method using bouncing at end range; not commonly used due to injury risk
Ballistic Stretch
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
A slow heartbeat
Bradycardia
What is normal body temperature?
98.6 deg F
What does WNL stand for?
Within Normal Limits
What does PRICE stand for?
Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
The number of heart beats per minute
Heart Rate
The amount of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin relative to total hemoglobin in the blood
SpO2 or Oxygen Saturation
What is normal visual acuity?
20/20
An increase in tension or an active change in the length of a muscle
Muscle contraction
Axilla
Permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor/clinician for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.
Informed Consent
What is used to measure SpO2?
Pulse Oximeter
The pressure of blood within the arteries?
Blood Pressure
Muscle contracts but stays the same length
Isometric Contraction
Distal end of the tibia at the ankle joint
Medial Malleolus
Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity
Morals
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
The amount of times a patient takes a breath each minute
Respiration Rate
A stretch that is held in a single position for a period of time; often for 20-60 seconds.
Static Stretch
Distal end of the fibula at the ankle joint
Lateral Malleolus