Rutgers Dynamics of Health Care
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hospice - ANSWER a care program focused on reducing pain, symptoms,
and stress during the last stage of terminal illness
independent-living facility - ANSWER a group of apartments or houses for
residents who can take care of themselves and are mobile, yet need some help
with daily activities; it may offer meals and other social activities in a community
setting
inpatient - ANSWER a person who remains in an acute care facility, such as
a hospital, for more than 24 hours
interdisciplinary team - ANSWER a group of health care professionals with varied
medical educations, backgrounds, and experiences who work together to deliver
the best possible care for each patient
microbiology - ANSWER the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and
their effects on humans
outpatient - ANSWER a patient who is discharged within 23 hours, but
may require ongoing treatment, care, and education
pandemic - ANSWER an infectious disease that affects entire continents or even
the world
, prognosis - ANSWER a medical opinion about the likely outcome of a condition or
disease
rehabilitation centers - ANSWER a health care facility that specializes in services
for patients needing physical or emotional rehabilitation or treatment of chemical
dependency
sphygmomanometer - ANSWER a device that is used to measure blood pressure;
commonly referred to as a blood pressure cuff
stethoscope - ANSWER a device that allows health care professionals to listen
to the internal sounds of a patient
subacute care facility - ANSWER a health care facility that fills the gap between
hospitalization and rehabilitation, by providing care to patients who are stable
and don't need acute care, yet need more complex treatment than can be
found in a nursing or rehabilitation facility
prehistoric times (8000 BC-3000 BC) - ANSWER small spread of disease due to
small communities, nomadic lifestyles, medicine rooted in religious and
spiritual beliefs
ancient times (3000 BC-500 AD) - ANSWER egyptians, greeks, and romans all had
their own ideas and understanding
egyptians - ANSWER had some understanding of anatomy in ancient times
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