positioning a patient
The patient lies flat on the back with the legs slightly apart
What is supine
A handle attached to a knife blade
What is scalpel
Test frequently is done to detect cancer of the cervix or reproductive organs
What is papanicolaou
Essential to understand the electrical conduction pattern in the muscles of the heart
What is electrocardiogram
A drug used to treat or prevent a disease or condition
What is medication
The patient lies on the abdomen and the head to either side
What is prone
Special scissors with blunt ends or sharp points or a combination
What is surgical scissors
The physician looks at the patient carefully
What is observation
Using special electrodes the electrical activity is recorded from different angles
What is leads
An injection at a 90-degree angel
What is intramuscular
The patient lies on the left side. The left arm is extended behind the back
What is left lateral
Special group of curved or straight instruments usually striated at the ends
What is hemostats
Use hands and fingers to feel various parts of the body
What is palpation
Used to move the recording up and and down on the paper
What is stylus position control
An injection at a 45-degree angle
What is subcutaneous
the patient rest body weight on the knees and chest. The arms are flexed slightly at the elbows and are extended above the head.
What is knee-chest
Instruments with one or more fine points (or teeth) at the tips of the blades
What is tissue forceps
The physician taps and listens for sounds coming from various body organs
What is percussion
Has three or four separate functions to control the amplifier and paper driver or the speed
What is record or speed control
An injection at a 25-degree angle
What is intravenous
The patient is in the prone position.the table is elevated at the center so that the rectal area is higher.
What is jackknife
Instruments with fine-pointed ends and no teeth
What is splinter forceps
The physician listens to sounds coming from within the patient's body
What is auscultation
Places a mark or code on the paper to identify the lead being recorded
What is lead coding marker
An injection at a 10-to 15-degree angle
What is intradermal