Chapter 4 - Diagnostic and Surgical Procedure Words Flashcards
listening to the heart, bowel, and lungs with or without a stethoscope to assess the presence and quality of sounds
auscultation
general observation of the patent as a whole, progressing to specific body areas
inspection
gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area to determine size, consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness of underlying structures
percussion
visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specializes lighted instrument called an endoscope
endoscopy
a laboratory test, usually performed on serum, to determine biochemical imbalances, abnormalities, and nutritional conditions
blood chemistry analysis
broad screening test used to evaluate red and white blood cells and platelets to determine anemias, infections, and other diseases
complete blood count (CBC)
imaging technique that rotates an x-ray emitter around the area to be evaluated and measures the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles
computed tomography (CT)
technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen the displays internal structure in continuous motion
fluoroscopy
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
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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
nuclear scan
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
positron emission tomography (PET)
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
radiography
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
single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
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
ultrasonography (US)
Removal of a representative tissue sample from a body site for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis
biopsy
Biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed
excisional
Biopsy in which only a small sample of the lesion is removed
incisional
Delivery of fluids directly into the blood stream via a vein for treating various disorders; also called IV therapy
infusion therapy
Removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency
ablation
The surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another
anastomosis
Destruction of tissue by electricity, freezing, heat, or corrosive chemicals
cauterize
Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette
curettage
Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
incision and drainage (I&D)
Use of a high intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissues, stop bleeding blood vessels, or for cosmetic purposes
laser surgery
Removal of part or all of a structure, organ, or tissue
resection
Surgical procedure used to replace or compensate for a previously implanted device or correct an undesirable result or effect of a previous surgery
revision
