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Apex of the heart
The tip of the left ventricle, opposite the base of the heart. The apex of the heart moves considerably with each heartbeat, and the point of maximal impulse (PMI) can be felt on the chest wall above the apex.
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Hearing dog
A dog specially trained to assist people with diminished hearing or deafness. Also known as a signal dog.
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Sudden hearing loss
Hearing loss that occurs in 72 hr or less. It may be temporary or permanent. Some of the most common causes include cerumen impaction, medication toxicities, acute infections, ear trauma, Meniere’s disease, and ischemia.
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Noise induced hearing loss
Hearing loss that results from exposures to very loud sounds (over 85 dB). The loss is usually most profound at a frequency of 4000 Hz. Working with noisy machinery, listening to loud music, or discharging rifles, guns, or explosives may be causative. Wearing ear plugs or earmuffs may be preventive. Hearing impairment resulting from extended…
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Hearing distance
The distance at which a given sound can be heard.
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Medical evaluation of healthy persons
The examination of asymptomatic individuals to screen for and prevent future illnesses.
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Health team rounds
Scheduled discussions about patients’ health problems, therapies, and discharge needs by nurses, physicians, allied health providers, and other members of the health care team.
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Health-seeking behaviors
Alterations in personal health habits or the environment in order to move toward a higher level of health. Stable health status is defined as age-appropriate illness prevention measures achieved, client reports good or excellent health, and signs and symptoms of disease, if present, are controlled.
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Health promotion model
A theory of nursing developed by Nola J. Pender that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention. The HPM can be used to structure nursing protocols and interventions that will help clients to develop skill and confidence in caring for themselves and their dependents and ultimately to live healthier and more productive lives.
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Health physics
The scientific discipline devoted to the establishment and promotion of radiation safety.
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