Definitions 3 Flashcards
1
Q
approximated
A
bringing the edges of an incision together
2
Q
ligature
A
suture materials
3
Q
cryosurgery
A
use of extreme cold to remove unwanted tissue
4
Q
electrocauterization
A
removes growths, stops bleeding, and controls nosebleeds
5
Q
swaged needle
A
suture material permanently attached
6
Q
preoperative
A
before/prior to surgery
7
Q
postoperative
A
follow up after surgical procedure
8
Q
sterile field
A
area free of microorganisms
9
Q
goniometer
A
protractor device that measures ROM in degrees
10
Q
cryotherapy
A
applying cold to a patient’s body for therapeutic reasons
11
Q
thermotherapy
A
applying heat to a patient’s body for therapeutic reasons
12
Q
erythema
A
redness of the skin
13
Q
traction
A
pulling of bones and joints to treat bone issues
14
Q
mobility aids
A
improve patient’s ability to move
15
Q
gait
A
the way a person walks
