Chapter 7 - Diseases And Treatment Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
-centesis
A
Puncture, tap
2
Q
-desis
A
Binding, fusion
3
Q
-ectomy
A
Excision, surgical removal
4
Q
-pexy
A
Surgical fixation
5
Q
-plasty
A
Plastic repair, plastic surgery, reconstruction
6
Q
-rhaphy
A
Surgical repair, suture
7
Q
-stomy
A
Surgical creation of an opening
8
Q
-tome
A
Instrument for incising (cutting)
9
Q
-tripsy
A
Crushing
10
Q
4 techniques for physical examinations
A
Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
11
Q
Auscultation
A
Listening to the body with a stethoscope
12
Q
Vital signs
A
Temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure
13
Q
Opthalmoscope
A
Tool to examine the eyes
14
Q
Otoscope
A
Took to examine the ears
15
Q
Sequale
A
Secondary conditions, complications, lasting effects
