Diseases and Conditions

Question 1

adhesion

Answer 1

abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated as a result of surgery

Question 2

edema

Answer 2

abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces

Question 3

febrile

Answer 3

having or showing symptoms of a fever

Question 4

gangrene

Answer 4

death and decay of soft tissue

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hernia

Answer 5

protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

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inflammation

Answer 6

body defense usually marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes loss of function

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mycosis

Answer 7

fungal infection

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perforation

Answer 8

hole that completely penetrates a structure

Question 9

peritonitis

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inflammation of the peritoneum usually caused by bacteria or fungi

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rupture

Answer 10

sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ

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septicemia

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(also known as sepsis or blood poisoning)
severe bacterial infection of the tissues that spreads to the blood

Question 12

suppuration

Answer 12

process of forming pus

Question 13

inspection

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general observation of the patient

Question 14

palpation

Answer 14

gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area

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percussion

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tapping a body structure with the hand or fingers to assess consistency and the presence or absence of fluids within the underlying structure

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ausculation

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

Question 17

endoscopy

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

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blood chemistry analysis

Answer 18

laboratory test to determine the biochemical imbalances, abnormalities, and nutritional conditions

Question 19

complete blood count (CBC)

Answer 19

broad screening test used to evaluate red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

Question 20

computed tomography (CT)

Answer 20

imaging technique that rotates an x-ray emitter around the area to be evaluated

images appear like slices

Question 21

fluoroscopy

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technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen

Question 22

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 22

technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce highly-detailed views of soft tissues

Question 23

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 23

technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce highly-detailed views of soft tissues

Question 24

nuclear scan

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technique in which radioactive material is used to produce images of organs and structures

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positron emission tomography (PET)

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x-ray technique that uses radioactive material to produce images of body tissues

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single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

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x-ray technique that uses radioactive material injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs

Question 27

radiography

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technique in which x-rays are passed through the body and captured on a film to generate an image

Question 28

ultrasonography (US)

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also known as ultrasound, sonography, or echo
high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) are directed at soft tissue and reflected as echoes to produce an image of an internal body structure

Question 29

biopsy

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removal of a representative tissue sample from a body site for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis

Question 30

excisional biopsy

Answer 30

biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed

Question 31

incisional biopsy

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

Question 32

ablation

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

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anastomosis

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

Question 34

what are the three types of anastomosis?

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1- end-to-end anastomosis
2- end-to-side anastomosis
3- side-to-side anastomosis

Question 35

curettage

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

Question 36

electrocauterization

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use of an electrically activated instrument to burn and destroy diseased tissue

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incision and drainage (I&D)

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incision made to allow the free flow of fluids and pus from a wound, abscess, or body cavity

Question 38

laser surgery

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use of a high-intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissue, to stop bleeding, or for cosmetic purposes

Question 39

revision

Answer 39

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