Vocabulary 6,35,44, 54

Question 1

Carrier

Answer 1

reservoir host; no symptoms of infection

Question 2

Engineered safety devices

Answer 2

Devices designed to isolate or remove a hazard.

Question 3

Fomite

Answer 3

inanimate object; may be contaminated.

Question 4

Reservoir Host

Answer 4

An animal, insect, or human susceptible to growth of a pathogen.

Question 5

Susceptible host

Answer 5

Individual with little or no immunity.

Question 6

Vector

Answer 6

living organism, carries microorganisms person to person

Question 7

Autoclave

Answer 7

A device that. uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment.

Question 8

Biological indicator

Answer 8

An indicator consisting of bacterial spores; to confirm that sterilization has occured

Question 9

Central line

Answer 9

Catheter placed in a large vein; used to give fluids or medications.

Question 10

Medical asepsis

Answer 10

reduce the number of microorganisms; clean technique

Question 11

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer 11

Protective gear

Question 12

Sterilization indicator

Answer 12

confirms items in an autoclave exposed to the correct temperature

Question 13

Surgical asepsis

Answer 13

Elimination of all microorganisms; sterile technique

Question 14

Surgical site infection (SSI)

Answer 14

An infection that occurs after a surgical procedure at the site of surgery.

Question 15

Anesthesia

Answer 15

A loss of sensation, particularly the feeling of pain.

Question 16

Approximate

Answer 16

To bring the edges of a wound together to protect and minimize scar and scab formation.

Question 17

Cryosurgery

Answer 17

extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue.

Question 18

Debridement

Answer 18

removal of debris or dead tissue.

Question 19

Electrocauterization

Answer 19

electric current to remove growths to stop bleeding

Question 20

Formalin

Answer 20

A dilute solution of formaldehyde used to preserve biological specimens.

Question 21

Incision

Answer 21

Surgical cutting

Question 22

Inflammatory phase

Answer 22

Initial phase of wound healing; blood vessels constrict.

Question 23

Laceration

Answer 23

Jagged, open wound

Question 24

Ligature

Answer 24

Suture material

Question 25

Maturation phase

Answer 25

Third phase of wound healing, scar tissue forms.

Question 26

Needle biopsy

Answer 26

Needle and syringe, aspirate fluid.

Question 27

Proliferation phase

Answer 27

Second phase of wound healing, new tissue forms

Question 28

Sterile field

Answer 28

Area free of microorganisms.

Question 29

Suture

Answer 29

surgical stitch

Question 30

Swaged needle

Answer 30

A suturing needle that has the suture material permanently attached to the needle.

Question 31

Cryotherapy

Answer 31

cold therapy

Question 32

Erythema

Answer 32

Redness of the skin

Question 33

Gait

Answer 33

The way a person walks.

Question 34

Goniometer

Answer 34

A protractor device that measures range of motion

Question 35

Hydrotherapy

Answer 35

Therapeutic use of water

Question 36

Mobility aid

Answer 36

Device that improves one’s ability to move

Question 37

Physical therapy

Answer 37

Medical specialty to treat musculoskeletal disorders

Question 38

Posture

Answer 38

Body position and alignment

Question 39

Range of motion (ROM)

Answer 39

The degree to which a joint is able to move

Question 40

Thermotherapy

Answer 40

Heat therapy

Question 41

Traction

Answer 41

Pulling or stretching to treat joints.