C words

Question 1

Cannula

Answer 1

A thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity

to administer medicine, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument.

Question 2

Canthus

Answer 2

The outer or inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower lids meet.

Question 3

Carcinoma

Answer 3

cancerous growth in epithelial cells

Question 4

Catheter

Answer 4

tube inserted in body cavity to remove fluid

Question 5

Cellulitis

Answer 5

Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin.

Question 6

Chronic

Answer 6

long lasting illness

Question 7

Circumduction

Answer 7

Limb travel around in circle

The orderly combination of shoulder movements so that the hand traces a circle and the arm traces a cone

Question 8

Colostomy

Answer 8

make hole in colon to abdominal wall

a surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall so as to bypass a damaged part of the colon

Question 9

Congenital

Answer 9

present at birth

(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.

Question 10

Contact Precautions

Answer 10

general safety precedure to prevent the spread of infectious organisms

infection prevention and control interventions to be used in addition to Routine Practices and are intended to prevent transmission of infectious agents

patient placement (single room), Use PPE, Limit transport of Pt, Disposable equipment, prioritize cleaning/disinfecting rooms/equipment

Question 11

Contracture

Answer 11

abnormal shorting of muscle due to inactivity

a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints.

Question 12

contralateral

Answer 12

other side

relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that on which a particular structure or condition occurs.

Question 13

Contusion

Answer 13

wound of broken capillary beds

a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.

Question 14

crepitus

Answer 14

grating bone sound

a grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.

Question 15

Cyanosis

Answer 15

bluing of skin - prolonged loss of blood flow

a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Question 16

Cyst

Answer 16

sac filled with puss or liquid

a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances.

Question 17

Cystectomy

Answer 17

a surgery to remove the urinary bladder