CHAP 37

Question 1

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

Answer 1

Developmental disorders that affect, among other things, the ability to communicate, report medical conditions, self-regulte behavior, and interact with others.

Question 2

Automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD)

Answer 2

A device implanted under the skin that can detect life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and respond by delivering one or more high energy shocks to correct the rhythm

Question 3

Bariatrics

Answer 3

The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity

Question 4

Central IV catheter

Answer 4

A catheter surgically inserted for long term delivery of medication or fluids into central circulation

Question 5

Continuos positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Answer 5

A device worn by a patient that blows oxygen or air under constant low pressure through a tube and mask to keep airway passages from collapsing at the end of a breath

Question 6

Dialysis

Answer 6

The process of filtering blood to remove toxic unwanted waste and fluids

Question 7

Left Ventricle assist device (LVAD)

Answer 7

A battery-powered mechanical pump implanted in the body to assist a failing left ventricle in pumping blood to the body