Chapter 13 Flashcards
Special Procedures (8 cards)
1
Q
Aspiration
A
fluid or foreign bodies may be inhaled into the nose throat or lungs after vomiting
2
Q
constrict
A
to narrow
3
Q
Cyanosis
A
Bluish discoloration to the skin or nails due to lack of oxygen
4
Q
Embolus
A
solid liquid or gaseous mass in blood vessel
5
Q
Prosthesis
A
artificial substitute for arms hands joints teeth etc
6
Q
sitz bath
A
type of heat therapy where resident pelvic region is immersed in water
7
Q
Sputum
A
mucous secreted by the lungs, bronchi, and trachea during respiratory illnesses
8
Q
Thrombus
A
blood clot in vessel
