Flashcards in Chapter 4 Deck (75)
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carbox/y
CO
62
hem/o
blood
63
glob/o
shaped like globe; comprehensive
64
-in
a substance
65
Arterial blood gases
blood test t measure the partial pressure of the gases oxygen and CO2
66
Pulmonary function tests
diagnostic procedure to measure the capacity of the lungs and the volume of air that the lngs can move during inhalation and exhalation
67
pulse oximetry
measures the O2 saturation in Blood
68
Heimlich maneuver
procedure to assist a chocking victim with a complete obstruction somewhere between the pharynx and the lungs
69
vital signs
medical procedure during a physical examination in which the temperature, pulse, and respirations are measured
70
incentive spirometer
encourages deep breathing in a post surgical patient
71
pneumonectomy
surgical procedure to remove the entire/partial ling. Possible due to cancer NOT to treat asthma
72
Tracheotomy
incision intot he trachea
73
Tracheostomy
a surgically created opening is made either temporarily or permanent
74
trache/o-
trachea
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