Midterm Review crossword

Question 1

Pain reliever for severe pain with weak anti-inflammatory and no blood thinners

Answer 1

Acetaminophen - Tylenol

Question 2

A pause in activity involving clear communication among all members of the team before physically starting a procedure

Answer 2

Time out

Question 3

Enlarged base of a needle by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device (syringe)

Answer 3

Hub

Question 4

Test used to determine the clotting tendency of blood. Normal range 0.8-1.2

Answer 4

INR - international normalized ratio

Question 5

Pain reliever and anti-inflammatory with anti-platelet effect

Answer 5

Acetylsalic acid - aspirin

Question 6

Chemical that kills all bacteria, fungi and viruses but not their spores

Answer 6

Disinfectant

Question 7

Procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken to examine it cytologically / histologically for diagnosis

Answer 7

Biopsy

Question 8

The ____ of a blood test is used to investigate a possible bleeding disorder

Answer 8

Ppt - partial throboplastin time

Question 9

Process of removing all microorganisms and other pathogens from an object by treating it with chemicals, heat or radiation

Answer 9

Sterilization

Question 10

Tube that can be inserted into the body, often for the delivery or removal of fluid

Answer 10

Cannula

Question 11

Removal by suction of a gas, fluid or tissue from a body cavity or organ from unusual accumulations

Answer 11

Aspiration

Question 12

The procedure which involves the perforation of the pleural cavity with a hollow needle to remove fluid/gas

Answer 12

Thorcentesis

Question 13

Practices used to inhibit growth and spread of pathogenic microorganisms (clean technique)

Answer 13

Medical asepsis

Question 14

Procedure which involves the perforation of the peritoneal cavity with a hollow needle to remove fluid/gas

Answer 14

Paracentesis

Question 15

Commonly used as a local anesthetic charactized by a quick onset of action

Answer 15

Lidocaine