Week 2 (18, 21, 35, 36) Flashcards
Abdominocentesis
sampling of fluid from the peritoneal cavity
Anorexia
not eating
Arthrocentesis
sampling of fluid from the joint cavity
Coupage
striking the chest wall rhythmically with cupped hands
Cystocentesis
Sampling urine obtained directly from the bladder
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
insertion of fluid into the peritoneal cavity, allowing it to dwell for a short time, and then is drained
Extravasation
leakage of something out of its normal location
Foley catheter
catheter threaded through the urethra to the bladder
Hematoma
pocketing of fluid
Hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
Inflammation
response of the body to injury
Intraosseous
into the bone
Leukocytosis
condition with an abnormally high total number of circulating leukocytes
Neutropenia
abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils
Osmolality
concentration of solution expressed in osmoles