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- 3. the force used during a physical action that can cause strain or stiffness in the muscles.
- 6. _____________ blood pressure measures the force of blood against the artery walls when the heart is contracting, forcing blood into the arteries.
- 8. the measurement of how well these two functions are balanced, called homeostasis, measured with a thermometer
- 9. information means that personal health information will be kept confidential, or private, and only used by properly authorized people.
- 12. a process in which a healthcare institution or provider is formally recognized for its willingness to comply with specific standards set by an authorized agency
- 14. the ability to understand and be sensitive to the feelings or experiences of another person, without being in the same position as the other person.
- 15. the force used during physical action that is associated with rotation.
- 16. Vital signs, test results, and records of any procedures done are all forms of health information
- 18. a type of technology that involves designing, developing, and using robots to perform human-like tasks.
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- 1. an instrument used to measure blood pressure in millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg)
- 2. a measurement of the basic bodily functions of a patient.
- 4. the action of breathing
- 5. beliefs that are founded in values and morals, which apply to medical principles and practices.
- 7. the remote delivery of healthcare services through technology interfaces such as computers, video conferencing equipment, and telephones.
- 10. is a system of trade, which involves the management of money and other resources.
- 11. the process of sweating
- 13. the landmark health privacy rules enacted in the United States in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
- 17. _____________ blood pressure measures the force of blood against the artery walls between contractions.
- 19. a measurement of the force of blood against the artery walls during different stages of heart activity.