Chapter 2, Problem 3MC

The recovery time for internal fixation surgery is shorter than that following a total hip replacement. The surgery is also less expensive and has a less strenuous recovery period; however, Mrs. Gwynn probably will not be able to walk again. Given the patients condition, and the limited dollars available for health care, which procedure should be performed?

Henry Turner wears a brace to compensate for the impaired function of his leg. The medical term for this orthopedic appliance is a/an _______________________ .

An injury to the body of the muscle or the attachment of a tendon is known as a ______. These are usually associated with overuse injuries that involve a wrenched or torn muscle or tendon attachment. sprain strain

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

The term meaning pain in a nerve or nerves is ________________________________.

Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers visual examination _______________________ -rrhea rupture _______________________ -rrhexis abnormal narrowing _______________________ -sclerosis abnormal hardening _______________________ -scopy flow or discharge _______________________ -stenosis