Medical Terminology
A suffix meaning inflammation
-itis
Another name for a nose bleed
Epistaxis
Relieves pain
Analgesic
I can do this multiple times a day to reduce the risk of becoming sick
Handwashing
Surgical back tables are sterile here
On the top only
Another name for armpit
Axilla
Vocal cords are located here
Larynx
Relieves muscle tension
Muscle relaxant
This type of infection comes on quickly, appears suddenly, and terminates abruptly
Acute infection
When a scrub tech scrubs, they begin at the fingertips. The surgical scrub extends to this area.
Two inches above the elbows
This is the simplest form of all living matter
Structure that divides the nasal cavity
Septum
Narcotic
The phase of wound healing when the scar forms
Maturation
The two methods of the surgical scrub
Timed method and brush stroke method
The organ is protruded through a defect
Hernia
The lower jawbone
Mandible
Increases urine output
Diuretic
Another name for a bruise
Contusion
Water comes in contact with the surgical gown causing this condition
Strike through contamination
I hear a ringing in my ear
Tinnitis
Larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg
Tibia
Radiopaque or radiolucent substance used to outline structures
Contrast medium
A person's body produces antibodies to fight infection
Active immunity
Type of wrapping style applied to sterile items to facilitate opening aseptically
Envelope wrap