Lab #1 Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Removal of fluid from peritoneal cavity
A
Abdominal paracentesis
2
Q
The geometric arrangement of the body parts in relation to each other
A
Alignment
3
Q
Act of walking
A
Ambulation
4
Q
The efficient and coordinated use of the body to produce motion and maintain balance
A
Body mechanics
5
Q
Removal of a speimen of bone marrow for laboratory study
A
Bone Marrow Biopsy
6
Q
Insertion of a long catheter into a vein or artery of the arm or leg and threading it to the chambers of the heart or coronary arteries
A
Cardiac catheterization
7
Q
Sit on edge of bed
A
Dangle
8
Q
An ulcer of the skin and underlying tissue produced by prolonged pressure
A
Decubitus ulcer
9
Q
Back lying position with head and shoulder slightly elevated
A
Dorsal recumbent position
10
Q
Loss of superficial layers of skin
A
Excoriation
