Part Seven

Question 1

Extension

Answer 1

the process of straightening or the state of being straight

Question 2

Intubation

Answer 2

the process, where a healthcare provider inserts a tub through a persons, mouth or nose then down their trachea. it keeps the trachea open, so that the air can get through. It can connect to a machine that delivers air or oxygen.

Question 3

Nasogastric

Answer 3

a tube that is passed through the nose and down the nostrils and esophagus into the stomach.

Question 4

Ventilation

Answer 4

the exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere, so that oxygen could be exchanged for carbon dioxide in the alveoli

Question 5

Concussion

Answer 5

mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function

Question 6

Puncture

Answer 6

a wound made by a pointed and sharp object.

Question 7

Salivary

Answer 7

relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it

Question 8

Parotid

Answer 8

salivary glands, that just sit in front of the ears

Question 9

Sialolithiasis

Answer 9

salivary stones. Hardened mineral deposits that form in the salivary glands.

Question 10

Dentate

Answer 10

having teeth or pointed conical projections

Question 11

Turgor

Answer 11

the normal state of elasticity of the skin

Question 12

Mitral valve

Answer 12

a cardiac valve consisting of two triangular flap, switch or low, only on directional blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Question 13

Tricuspid valve

Answer 13

between the heart two right chambers, and it opens and closes to ensure that blood flows in the correct direction

Question 14

Pacemaker

Answer 14

electronic device that is implemented into the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It gives the heart electrical stimulation when it is not being normally.

Question 15

Defibrillator

Answer 15

devices that apply and electric charge or current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat

Question 16

Ablation

Answer 16

the removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or it’s function

Question 17

Ischemia

Answer 17

less than normal amount of blood flow to part of your body due to blockage of the blood vessels supply the area

Question 18

Dysuria

Answer 18

pain or discomfort, when urinating

Question 19

Dyspnea

Answer 19

Shortness of breath

Question 20

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 20

painful periods or menstrual cramps

Question 21

Uterus

Answer 21

the hollow pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis.

Question 22

Leukemia

Answer 22

cancer that starts in blood forming tissue, such as bone marrow, causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be reproduced in and heard the blood stream

Question 23

Lymphoma

Answer 23

cancer in your lymphatic system

Question 24

Leukocytosis

Answer 24

High white blood cell count

Question 25

Thrombocytosis

Answer 25

High platelet count caused by another disease or condition

Question 26

Platelet

Answer 26

tiny disc shaped piece of cell that is found in the blood and spleen that help for blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal

Question 27

Thrombocytopenia

Answer 27

Platelet count in the blood is too low

Question 28

Leukopenia

Answer 28

Lower than normal number of white blood cells in the blood

Question 29

Hepatitis

Answer 29

Inflammation of the liver

Question 30

Sickle cell

Answer 30

inherited disease in which red blood cells have an abnormal crescent shape, block small blood vessels, and do not last as long as normal red blood cells

Question 31

Bleb

Answer 31

a blister like protrusion filled with serous fluid

Question 32

Gingivitis

Answer 32

Inflammation of the gums

Question 33

Pallor

Answer 33

Paleness, or a loss of color from your normal skin tone.

Question 34

Hydrocele

Answer 34

any type of swelling in the scrotum , the pouch of skin that holds the testicles

Question 35

Varicocele

Answer 35

abnormally, dilated veins