Chapter 15 Flashcards
which imaging technique is used to obtain a cross-section view?
computed tomography
which position is used for a rectal examination?
Sims’ position
which substance eases pain or the severity of a disease but does not cure it?
palliative
which is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a wheeze?
rhonchus
which instrument enlarges the opening of a canal?
speculum
in which technique are the examiner’s hand used to feel the texture and size of certain body parts?
palpation
which projection has the patient positioned facing the film and parallel to it?
posteroanterior
which term means the presence of sugar in the urine?
glycosuria
which position has the patient lying face down on his or her belly?
prone
which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eyes?
ophthalmoscope
which word means surgical fixation?
-pexy
which is the meaning of the word part -emia
blood condition
which combining form means ear?
ot/o
what is the meaning of the work part narc/o?
numbness, stupor
which combining form means brain?
encephal/o
