Chapter 1, Problem 18MC

Eduardo Sanchez was treated for an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow. The medical term for this condition is _____________________ .

The term ___________________________ means the tissue death of an artery or arteries. arteriomalacia arterionecrosis arteriosclerosis artheriostenosis

The term _________________ means the surgical repair of the nose rhin/o means nose.

When treating a bloody wound, the caregiver is required to wear protective gloves. Discuss the possible reasons for this. Is this step taken to protect the patient against diseases on the caregivers hands? Is this step required to protect the caregiver from a bloodborne disease that the patient might have?