Ped. Ch. 21 Medical Terminology

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clinical pathway

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an interdisciplinary plan of care that displays the progress of the entire treatment plan for the patient.

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conscious sedation

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administration of IV drugs to a patient to impair consciousness but retain protective reflexes, the ability to maintain a patent airway, and the ability to respond to physical and verbal stimuli.

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emancipated minor

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adolescent younger than 18 years of age who is no longer under the parent’s authority.

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personal space

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an imaginary circle that surrounds us.

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regression

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loss of an achieved level of functioning to a past level of behavior that was successful during earlier stages of development.

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respite care

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provides trained workers who come into the home for brief periods to relieve parents of the responsibility of caring for the child.

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separation anxiety

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sense of abandonment, occurs in infants starting at age 6 months and is most pronounced at the toddler age.

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transitional object

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The use of an object, such as a blanket or a favorite toy from home to promote security.