Vocab C Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Cardiac
A
Of or relating to the heart.
Example: Smoking increases the risk of cardiac disease
2
Q
Cast
A
Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.
Example: The nurse instructed the child that he could not go swimming while the cast was on his broken arm
3
Q
Cavity
A
An opening or an empty area.
Example: The nurse inspected the patient’s oral cavity for lesions
4
Q
Cease
A
Come to an end or bring to an end.
Example: Because the patient’s breathing had ceased, the paramedic began resuscitation measures.
5
Q
Compensatory
A
Offsetting or making up for something.
Example:
