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What is Empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others
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What is systolic blood pressure?
The numerical measurement recorded when the heart is under pressure.
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What is Holistic?
The treatment of a person as a whole instead of individual parts
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What is heart rate?
The number of times the heart beats in a minute.
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What is acute conditions?
Illness or injuries that occur suddenly and require treatment, but may or may not be life threatening.
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What is diastolic blood pressure?
The numerical measurement recorded when the heart is at rest or in between beats.
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What is JCAHO or Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations
The organization responsible for inspecting facilities in timed intervals in order for the facility to maintain accreditation.
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Electrocardiogram or EKG.
A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity rate and rhythm of the heartbeat via electrodes attached to the arms, legs and chest.
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What is numerical filing?
A patient identification system that assigns a number to each patient's medical record, which is filed numerically.
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