Chapter 4 - Diagnostic and Surgical Procedure Words

Question 1

listening to the heart, bowel, and lungs with or without a stethoscope to assess the presence and quality of sounds

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auscultation

Question 2

general observation of the patent as a whole, progressing to specific body areas

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inspection

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gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area to determine size, consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness of underlying structures

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percussion

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visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specializes lighted instrument called an endoscope

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endoscopy

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a laboratory test, usually performed on serum, to determine biochemical imbalances, abnormalities, and nutritional conditions

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blood chemistry analysis

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broad screening test used to evaluate red and white blood cells and platelets to determine anemias, infections, and other diseases

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complete blood count (CBC)

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imaging technique that rotates an x-ray emitter around the area to be evaluated and measures the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles

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computed tomography (CT)

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technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen the displays internal structure in continuous motion

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fluoroscopy

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A technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field, rather than an x-ray beam, to produce highly detailed, multiplanar, cross-sectional views of soft tissues

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Technique in which a radioactive material called a
tracer is introduced into the body and a specialized camera is used to produce images of organs
and structures

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nuclear scan

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Computed tomography records the positrons emitted from a radiopharmaceutical to produce a cross-sectional image of
metabolic activity of body tissues to determine the presence of disease

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positron emission tomography (PET)

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Technique in which x-rays are passed through the body or area and captured on a film to generate an image; also called x-ray

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radiography

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A radiological technique that integrates computed tomography (CT) and a radioactive material (tracer) injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs

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single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

Question 14

High-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) are directed at soft tissue and reflected as “echoes” to produce an image on a monitor of an internal body structure; also called ultrasound, sonography, and echo

Answer 14

ultrasonography (US)

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Removal of a representative tissue sample from a body site for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis

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biopsy

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Biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed

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excisional

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Biopsy in which only a small sample of the lesion is removed

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incisional

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Delivery of fluids directly into the blood stream via a vein for treating various disorders; also called IV therapy

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infusion therapy

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Removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency

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ablation

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The surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another

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anastomosis

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Destruction of tissue by electricity, freezing, heat, or corrosive chemicals

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cauterize

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Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette

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curettage

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Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity

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incision and drainage (I&D)

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Use of a high intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissues, stop bleeding blood vessels, or for cosmetic purposes

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laser surgery

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Removal of part or all of a structure, organ, or tissue

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resection

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Surgical procedure used to replace or compensate for a previously implanted device or correct an undesirable result or effect of a previous surgery

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revision