330 likes | 545 Views
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY RELATED TO CPX AND MINOR SURGERY. OBJECTIVES. To learn terminology related to compete physical exam To learn terminology related to minor surgical procedures. INSPECTION.
E N D
OBJECTIVES • To learn terminology related to compete physical exam • To learn terminology related to minor surgical procedures
INSPECTION • Method of examination in which the physician looks for visible abnormalities of speech, skin, color, gait, posture, etc
PALPATION • Method of examination by touching with fingers or hands.
PERCUSSION • Method of examination by tapping various parts of the body
AUSCULTATION • Listening to body sounds; Method of examination by use of stethoscope
MENSURATION • Measurement
MANIPULATION • Passive movement of a joint to determine the range of motion
EENT • Eyes, ears, nose, throat
UCHD • Usual childhood diseases
ROM • Range of motion
GAIT • Manner of walking
ROS • Review of systems
CPX • Complete physical exam
ANESTHESIA • Partial or complete loss of sensation
INCISION • Surgical cut into tissue
SUTURE • Surgical stitch taken to repair an incision
MAYO STAND • Small portable tray/ table used to hold surgical or other medical instruments
BIOPSY • The removal of tissue for purposes of determining abnormalities
CRYOSURGERY • Use of freezing temperatures from a probe to destroy abnormal cells
ELECTROSURGERY • Surgery performed with various electrical instruments that operate on high – frequency electrical current
HYFRECATOR • Small electrocautery units used to perform minor cautery procedures in the medical office
CAUTERIZATION • The process of burning tissue by cautery
CAUTERY KNIFE • A surgical device that cuts the tissue and seals to prevent bleeding
SPECULUM • An instrument used to widen a natural openings of the body
PROBE • An instrument used to explore wounds and cavities
SCOPE • Alighted instrument used for visual examination
OTOSCOPE • A lighted instrument used for visual examination of the ear
OPHTHALMOSCOPE • Alighted instrument used for visual examination of the eye
I & D • Incision and drainage
D & C • Dilation and curettage
FENESTRATED DRAPE • Adrape with a round or slitlike opening in the center