PLTW-Medical Detectives: Lesson 1

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vital signs
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vital signs
Measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
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pulse
As the heart pumps, the arteries expand and contract as blood is pushed through; heart rate; measured in beats per minute
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temperature
Measure of the heat created by the body
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respiratory rate
the number of breaths taken in one minute
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blood pressure
Pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels, especially arteries, measured using two numbers, the systolic (higher number) and diastolic (lower number); usually measured by means of a sphygmomanometer and expressed in millimeters of mercury.
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experiment
A scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
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valid
Something that has truth, strong logic, or fact.
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experimental design
A way to carefully plan experiments to investigate scientific questions or problems.
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hypothesis
A proposed explanation based on some evidence and used as a starting point to investigate further.
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variable
An element, feature, or factor that is likely to change.
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independent variableA variable that does not depend on the state of another variable.dependent variableA variable that depends on the state of another variable.controlA group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment.trialA test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.procedureUse numbers to order the steps of your experiment. Clearly explain each step and be specific so another scientist could repeat your experiment.symptomsSigns of disease or injury.virusTiny infectious agents that can only multiply when they are inside a host, the living cells of plants, animals, or bacteria.bacteriaSingle-celled organisms that do not rely on a host.fungiOrganisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.diagnosisThe identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence.antibioticA medicine that limits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.microbiologistAn expert in microbiology, the study of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.positive controlGroup or sample expected to produce a positive result.negative controlGroup or sample expected to produce a negative result.pediatricianA medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.advanced-practice providerA clinical provider who is not a physician but who has undergone specialized education, training, certification, and licensure that allows them to provide some healthcare-related services, perform certain procedures, and prescribe some medications.collaborationWorking together on a common purpose.team normsGuidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team.fatiguetiredness

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