Module 5

Question 1

Surgical asepsis

Answer 1

Techniques to eliminate pathogenic and other potentially harmful microbes related to invasive procedures

Question 2

Biopsy

Answer 2

Surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination

Question 3

Endoscopy

Answer 3

Procedure that uses an endoscope to view a hollow organ or body cavity (like larynx, colon, sigmoid colon, stomach, abdomen, some joints)

Question 4

Colposcopy

Answer 4

Examination of the vagina and cervix performed using a colposcope, which is a specialized type of endoscope

Question 5

Incision and drainage (I&D)

Answer 5

Lancing a fluid or pressure buildup under the skin to allow it to drain and relieve pressure

Question 6

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Answer 6

System that provides urgent pre hospital treatment and care

Question 7

Hemorrhage

Answer 7

Escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

Question 8

Erythema

Answer 8

Superficial reddening of the skin

Question 9

Dehiscence

Answer 9

Partial or total separation of a wound’s edges