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- The study of microorganisms Microscopic, single cell , cluster, chains carry out life processes dependently or independently? - Carry Microbiology out life processes INDEPENDENTLY as SINGLE CELLS What are Viruses? - microscopic, non-cellular, RNA or DNA

Complications of pregnancy - Frequent headaches, visual disturbances, swelling of face or fingers Complication of phototherapy - Decreased urinary output Adverse effects of nifedipine - Flushing, hypotension, headache, dizziness, nausea Symptoms of Gonorrhea - Vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, low back pain, irregular /painful menstrual cycles

walk on eggshells - be extremely cautious about one's words or actions (caminar sobre cascaras de huevo) strung out - be under the influence of alcohol or drugs under the gun - severely pressured down to the wire - run out of time to finish

Difficulty or labored breathing - Dyspnea; dys=difficult Vital Capacity - The amount of air that can be breathed out at maximum exhalation after maximum inhalation Total lung capacity - Total volume of air that can be contained in the lungs after maximum inhalation Residual volume - The volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation Forced vital capacity - The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inspiration

Understanding the patient's technology knowledge base Understanding a patient's technology knowledge base can assist with developing interventions that assists the patient in a manner that is conducive to them.

HIV Lab Values - Low CD4+, normal CD8 Kaposi's sarcoma - AIDS-related malignant skin and mucous membrane lesions, purplish-brown, raised, edematous Quantitative RNA assay - measures the viral load/amount of HIV in serum, monitor progression and treatment effectiveness

Tactile Learner - Nonverbal Communication - signs (picture, drawing, traffic sign) signals (a shout out for help) symbols (a wedding ring, caduceous for medical) Passive Behavior - avoiding conflict & doing nothing in situations in which an action is required Assertive Behavior - expressi 3) restate what you heard to be sure you understand ng your needs & feelings without attacking someone else

Tactile Learner - Nonverbal Communication - signs (picture, drawing, traffic sign) signals (a shout out for help) symbols (a wedding ring, caduceous for medical) Passive Behavior - avoiding conflict & doing nothing in situations in which an action is required

Assessment after a fall - Neurovascular check, call for help, notify physician, notify family Cast care - don't cover until dry, handle with palms of hands, don't rest on hard surfaces, keep above level of heart, check pulses, color , sensation. Complication of cast is numbness, tingling, no pulses, bluish color of the skin

Anatomy - The study of body structure Physiology - The study of body function Gross Anatomy - Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye Microscopic Anatomy - structures too small to be seen with the naked eye developmental anatomy - traces structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span