Definitions/Medical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nosocomial infection?
A
An infection acquired in hospital which was not present at the time of admission.
2
Q
What are electrographic seizures?
A
Seizures that are evident on EEG monitoring
3
Q
What are coracoid process fractures?
A
An uncommon type of scapular fracture
4
Q
What does in situ mean?
A
In the original place.
5
Q
What is a stricture?
A
An abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
6
Q
What does “skin grossly intact” mean?
A
The skin is intact all over the body.
7
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What does heart sounds dual mean?
A
The sound of a normal heartbeat through a stethoscope
