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Headmaster Knowledge Test Vocabulary List

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abandonment   a premature termination of the professional treatment relationship by the health care provider without adequate notice or the patient's consent.  
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abdominal thrusts   treatment of airway obstruction that consists of inward and upward thrusts of the thumb side of a closed fist in the area between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process.  
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abduction   movement away from the midline or center.  
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abduction pillow   pillow used to maintain separation between the legs of a patient who has had hip surgery.  
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abductor wedge   a pillow or cushioned wedge placed between the legs of a patient to maintain proper positioning and prevent dislocation of the hip joint. It is used in patient is unduly prone to hip dislocation, and following surgeries.  
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abnormal vital signs    
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absorption   the act of taking up or in by specific chemical or molecular action; especially the passage of liquids or other substances through a surface of the body into body fluids and tissues.  
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abuse   any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. improper treatment or misuse.  
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acceptance   coming to terms with a situation and awaiting the outcome calmly; final stage of dying, which some people , but not all, reach.  
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accidents   an unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm  
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activities    
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acute   illnesses that come on suddenly; requires intensive, immediate treatment.  
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adaptive equipment   item altered to make it easier to use by those with functional deficits to perform any activity of daily living.  
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addiction    
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adduction   movement towards midline or center.  
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ADL   the activities necessary to fulfill basic needs.  
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admission   procedure carried out when a patient first arrives at a facility.  
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admitting resident    
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advance directives   document signed before the diagnosis of a terminal illness, when the individual is still in good health, indicating the person's wishes regarding care during dying.  
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afebrile    
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affected side    
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aging process    
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agitation   mental state characterized by irregular and erratic behavior.  
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AIDS   a progressive disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus; now with combination drug therapy can slow the disease process and lengthen life expectancy of those infected by HIV.  
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alarms    
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alternating pressure mattress    
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Alzheimer's   neurological condition in which there is a gradual loss of cerebral functioning.  
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Alzheimer's care    
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ambulation   the process of walking.  
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amputees   a person with the removal of a limb or other body appendage.  
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anemia    
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anger    
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angina    
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Angina pectoris    
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anorexia    
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antibacterial    
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antibiotics    
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anti-embolitic stockings    
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anxiety    
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aphasia    
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apical    
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apnea    
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appropriate responses    
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arteries    
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arteriosclerosis    
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arthritis    
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artificial eye    
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aseptic    
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aspiration    
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assault    
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assistive devices    
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atherosclerosis    
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