Vocab 1

Question 0

CADAVER

Answer 0

Dead body

Question 1

ANTIBIOTIC

Answer 1

Medication that kills bacteria

Question 2

VACCINATION

Answer 2

Infection of a dead or weakened microorganism to develop immunity to a specific disease

Question 3

ANESTHESIA

Answer 3

Partial or complete loss of feeling or sensation

Question 4

ANTISEPTIC

Answer 4

Any substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria

Question 5

ASEPSIS

Answer 5

Free from infection or pathogens

Question 6

CAUTURIZE

Answer 6

Application of a burning substance or instrument to destroy tissue

Question 7

LIGATURE

Answer 7

Thread used in surgery to tie off blood vessels to prevent bleeding

Question 8

TRANSFUSION

Answer 8

Introduction of blood or other fluid into the body

Question 9

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Answer 9

Special clothing and equipment worn by employees for protection against health and safety hazards

Question 10

HOSA

Answer 10

Health Occupations Students of America;

National organization for students enrolled in health occupation programs

Question 11

MEDICAL RECORDS

Answer 11

Written record of a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, test results, and prognosis

Question 12

PROTHESIS

Answer 12

Artificial substitute for the replacement of a missing body part

Question 13

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Answer 13

Treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychological techniques to relieve symptoms and changed in behavior

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DISABILITY

Answer 14

The inability to perform some or all tasks of daily living

Question 15

AREFLEXIA

Answer 15

Absence of reflexes

Question 16

PRESCRIPTION

Answer 16

Written direction for dispensing or administering drugs or other treatment

Question 17

DIAPHORESIS

Answer 17

Excessive sweating

Question 18

OSMESIS

Answer 18

Act of smelling

Question 19

DEBRIDEMENT

Answer 19

Removal of dead, damaged, or foreign material from an infected or burned wound