Chapter 8, Problem 10Q

The medical term meaning suturing together the ends of a severed nerve is neurorraphy

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

The term meaning a surgical incision into a nerve is a/an ___________________.

The surgical repair of an artery is a/an ________________________ arteri/o means artery.

The term meaning to suture the ends of a severed nerve is ________________________ .

The term meaning pain in a joint or joints is _______________________________ . arthralgia arthritis arthrocentesis artherosclerosis

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?

A fisure of the skin is a groove or crack-like sore of the skin

Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers examination procedure _______________________ laceration fluids, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound _______________________ lesion pathologic tissue change _______________________ palpitation pounding heart _______________________ palpation torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound _______________________ exudate