CH. 37

Question 1

Autism spectrum disorder

Answer 1

developmental disorders that affect, among other things, the ability to communicate, report medical conditions, self regulate behaviors, and interact with others

Question 2

automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator

Answer 2

a device implanted under the skin of the chest to detect any life-threatening dysrhythmia and deliver a shock to defibrillate the heart

Question 3

bariatrics

Answer 3

the branch of medicine that deals with the causes of obesity as well as its prevention and treatment

Question 4

central IV catheter

Answer 4

a catheter surgically inserted for long term delivery of medications of fluids into the central circulation

Question 5

continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Answer 5

a device is worn by a patient that blows oxygen or air under constant low pressure through a tube and mask to keep airway passages from collapsing at the end of a breath

Question 6

dialysis

Answer 6

the process of filtering the blood to remove toxic or unwanted wastes and fluids

Question 7

disability

Answer 7

a physical, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive condition that interferes with a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks, such as working or caring for oneself

Question 8

feeding tube

Answer 8

a tube used to provide delivery of nutrients to the stomach. a nasogastric feeding tube is inserted through the nose and into the stomach.

Question 9

obesity

Answer 9

a condition of having too much body fat, defined as a BMI of 30 or greater

Question 10

ostomy bag

Answer 10

an external pouch that collects fecal matter