Anatomy and Physiology
This divides the nasal cavity is divided into two portions
What is the Septum
This part of the body that has the most abundant and various microbes
What is the mouth and throat
This suffix means 'excision'
What is 'ectomy'
The phase of anesthesia during which intubation occurs
What is induction
Skin prep that contains this solution should be allowed to dry before using electrocautery
What is alcohol
A large leaf-shaped laryngeal cartilage that acts as a trap door over the larynx
What is the Epiglottis
This cellular organelle is responsible for the *packaging* of proteins
What is the Golgi Complex
(ribosomes make proteins)
This abbreviation means "nothing by mouth"
What is NPO
One cc is equal to this
What is 1 ml
When performing the patient skin prep, the skin should be scrubbed and painted in this order
What is from the incision site to periphery using circular motion
This layer of the eye is clear, covers the iris, and contains no blood vessels
What is the Cornea
(conjunctiva does not cover the iris)
This is the chemical symbol for sodium chloride
What is NaCl
Mentoplasty is the reconstruction of this
What is the chin
A method of anesthesia in which medication is injected into the subarachnoid space affecting a portion of the spinal cord
What is a spinal block
This is the amount of sterile water necessary to inflate a 5ml Foley catheter balloon
What is 10ml
This is the pacemaker of the heart
What is the SA node
This is a fine, thread-like appendage that provides bacteria with motion
What is a Flagellum
"Chole" refers to this
What is bile
This is the purpose for administering Atropine preoperatively
What is inhibit secretions
The Sims position, which is a variation on the Lateral Position, is the preferred position for this procedure
What is a Colonoscopy
This large artery arises from the aortic arch and descends into the left arm
What is the (left) subclavian
This term means Cell "eating"
What is phagocytosis
'Pneumonectomy' refers to this
What is removal of a lung
Cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular origin can be treated with this
What is Lidocaine
Candy-cane stirrups that are not padded or are improperly placed on the O.R. table can cause pressure on this
What is the Common Peroneal ("outside of the lower leg") Nerve