Medical Terminology and Procedures: A Comprehensive Lexicon

Medical Terminology and Procedures

Basic Medical Definitions

  • Prescription: A written order for medication from a doctor.
  • Patient: An individual receiving medical treatment.
  • Treatment: The management and care of a patient.
  • Medication: A substance used to treat illness or pain.
  • Ward: A division of a hospital for patients.
  • Analgesic: A substance used to relieve pain.
  • Nurse: A person trained to provide medical care.
  • Symptoms: Physical signs indicating a condition.

Common Medications and Their Uses

  • Ibuprofen: Reduces
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Understanding Disabilities: Types, Signs, and Support

Understanding Different Types of Disabilities

1) The term disability refers to the reduced ability of a person in a specific area, be it motor or sensory. This, in turn, opens up a range of alternatives or different capacities.

2) Speaking of different capacities acknowledges that all individuals with disabilities have much to contribute to society. The term disability implies a lack of ability, which clashes with reality. Furthermore, the term “disability” can suggest diminished value, which is inaccurate

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Nursing Consultation & Home Visits: Primary Health Care

Nursing Consultation

A nursing consultation involves contact between a nurse and a patient who requires care and assessment. It is a meeting between the patient and nursing professionals with the aim of providing care, administering medication, and/or providing advice or health education. The goal is to promote health, prevent illness, provide treatment, and assist with rehabilitation.

Nursing consultations should be decisive, and when necessary, the patient should be referred to another professional.

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Occupational Health and Safety: Hazards, Prevention, Protection

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Health is the complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being. An occupational hazard is the possibility that a worker suffers a work-related injury.

Prevention and Protection

Prevention: Measures taken to prevent or reduce occupational risks.

Protection: Measures taken to reduce damage.

Risk Factors

Risk factors related to working conditions include safety and environmental risks. These can be:

  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Biological

Risks associated with the human factor

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Understanding Complex Texts: Insights and Analysis

T1 READ: 1-BCCBAD 2-FDAEGB 3-CBBCCDA 4-BDACBDCABCDABDC /// UOE 1-CBDACBDADBCA 2-good / however / in / it / more / his / which / on / is / give / although / able / for / make / all 3-irregular / length / outlets / checkout / encoded / potentially / inspiration / application / workable / arrival 4-took / quickly / changing / high 5-started by the time / had a lot of difficulty / gave a faultless performance / was on the point of calling / came as a disappointment / feels the effects of / was weeks

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Spa Therapies: Origins, Techniques, and Practices

Spa Therapies: Origins and Practices

The majority of spa therapies are derived from a blend of different traditional healing systems from various parts of the world.

Ayurveda

Origin: India. Meaning: Knowledge of life. It is the oldest medical system, a holistic system of medicine focusing on the health of the mind, body, and spirit (5 senses +1).

  • Taste: Nutrition, herbs, vegetarian diet
  • Touch: Thai Massage, yoga, exercise
  • Smell: Aromatherapy, breathing exercise
  • Sight: Colour therapy
  • Hearing: Sound therapy
  • Spirituality:
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