⚕️ Medical Procedures & Terminology Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
OSHA
A
Occupational Safety and Health Administration – workplace safety.
2
Q
Antisepsis
A
Use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on living tissue.
3
Q
Disinfection
A
Kills pathogens on surfaces (not spores).
4
Q
Sterilization
A
Destroys all forms of microbial life, including spores.
5
Q
Hemostasis
A
Stopping of bleeding.
6
Q
Phlebotomy
A
Drawing blood from a vein.
7
Q
Rhinoplasty
A
Surgical repair of the nose.
8
Q
Nephrectomy
A
Surgical removal of a kidney.
9
Q
Angiogram
A
Imaging of blood vessels using contrast dye.
10
Q
Otoscope
A
Tool for examining the ears.
