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rabbi
the spiritual leader in Judaism (a teachernot a priest).radial pulse
the pulse located in the inner aspect of the wrist on the thumb side where the radial artery passes over the radius.radiology technologist
a member of the health team who carries out diagnostic and therapeutic measures involving the use of radiant energy.range of motion exercises
exercises in which a body part is moved through a range of motion.rapid eye movement (REM)
stage of sleep where dreaming occurs.rationalization
giving socially acceptable reasons to defend one's actions.reaction formation
protesting too much against something for which someone secretly yearns.reactive (situational) depression
depression occurs as a result of a situation or an event in a person's life that would cause sadness.reasonable prudence
an individual acting with the care that any reasonable person with his or her knowledge, education and experience would take.receiver
the recipient of a message.receptivity
the willingness to enter into the perspective of another.recipient
the receiver of donated blood.recreation specialist
a member of the health team concerned with promoting health and physical fitness. Responsibilities include the development of recreation, sports, and physical fitness programs in the community.rectum
peristaltic movements force stool into the rectum for defecation.recurrent turn
is used to bandage distal portions of the body, such as a finger.refereed journal
journal in which articles have been reviewed, assessed for accuracy, scholarliness and scientific merit and accepted for publication by an editorial board of experts.referred pain
pain that may be felt in one region of the body from a stimulus in another.reflection
is a mental exercise used to review and reconsider ideas and situations, and is very important to the development and use of critical thinking skills.reflective practice
enables the students to access, understand and learn through their lived experiences.reflexes
automatic responses to stimuli.reflexology
also known as zone therapy," the study of the reflexes of the foot, which are believed to correspond to specific parts of the body.registration
the listing of an individual's name on the official roster of a governmental or non-governmental agency.reframing
ability to redefine a situation in order to consider it from many perspectives.regionalization
decentralizing the health care system by giving local authorities the power to make decisions about health care.regression
reverting to a form of behaviour that was acceptable at one stage of our development but is no longer considered appropriate.regulating authorities
purpose is the protection of the public from risk or harm.rehabilitation
the restoration of an individual who has been ill to the most complete level of social, physical and mental functioning possible.reliability
the extent to which a measuring device yields the same results wherever the same quantity is measured.religion
adherence to a belief system(doctrine).remedial gymnast
a member of the health team who specializes in rehabilitation through exercise.renal anuria
the cessation of urine production; urine output of less than 100 ml per day.repetitive strain injuries
a group of disorders caused by sustained, unnatural body postures and repetitive, forceful movements.reporting
the communication of information to another individual or a group of individuals; may be written or oral.repression
unconsciously forgetting that which we do not want to remember.research concepts
elements that are abstract and only measurable indirectly.research design
structure of an investigation, through which answers to research questions are sought.research-based practice
practice which includes three components: (1) the conduct of studies, (2) the dissemination of research findings, and (3) the utilization of research in practice.respect
the recognition of a person's worth and dignity.respiration
the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the cells of the body.respiratory character
digressions from normal, effortless breathing.respiratory depth
the amount of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath movement.respiratory rate
the number of breath cycles per minute.respiratory rhythm
the regularity of the inhalation and exhalation cycles.respiratory technologist
a member of the health team who is an expert in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic measures used in the care of patients with respiratory problems.rest
repose or relaxation; implies freedom from emotional tension and physical discomfort.restraints
are any mechanical, physical, chemical, environmental or other method used to inhibit, limit or control an individual's behaviour or activity.return demonstration
a demonstration performed by the patient in order to learn a skill previously demonstrated by the nurse.Rh factor
inherited antigen on the surface of red blood cells.rigor mortis
a stiffening of the body after death.risk
the probability that an event will occur, e.G., That an individual will become ill within a stated period of time, or age.risk diagnosis
describes a potential problem.role structure
behaviours expected of members in designated positions.role-play
a teaching strategy in which students participate in a situation (real or imaginary) to learn appropriate actions or responses.rotation
turning in a circular motion around a fixed axis.
