condition that involves the formation of a atheroma within the lumen of a artery that restricts blood flow to target tissue
Define arteriovenous malformation (AV repair)
a congenital collection of abnormal vessels of the brain that increase in size with time
Define autonomic nervous system
function independently & continuously without conscious effort
Define capillaries
microscopic vessels designed to exchange nutrient & wastes between blood & tissue fluid around the cell
Define cholecystectomy
removal of gallbladder
Define circle of Willis
is a collection of arteries that give rise to the various branches supply blood to the brain
Define complete fracture
fracture involving skin breakage
Define cystocele
prolapse of bladder into virginal valt
Define D&C
Dilation & Curetage
Define dacryocystitis
inflammation of the lacrimal sac most often due to an obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct
Define disinfection
destruction of microorganisms or vectors by direct expose to a chemical or physical agent
Define dysphasia
difficulty speaking
Define dystocia
Abnormal labor
Define EMG
display & recording of the electrical activity of the skeletal muscle
Define epidural space
between the bone and dura
Define gravida
# pregnancies
Define hydrocephalus
condition that results from an obstruction of the flow of CSF, over production of CSF or improper absorption of CSF
Define keratinization
process by which strands of tough, fibrous protein develop within the cell membrane
Define meninges
cover the brain & spinal cord
Define myelomeningocele
a defect of the CNS in which a herinal sac containing a portion of the spinal cord, meninges & CSF protrudes though a congenital opeing the vertebral colum
Define nephrolithotomy
removal of kidney stone through surgical incision into the kidney
Define notchplasty
used to widen anterior portion of intercondylar notch to prevent impingement of graft during ACL repair
Define osteophyte
bone spur
Define pyelolithiasis
stone within renal pelvis
Define rectocele
the protrugen for herniation of posterior vaginal wall of rectum through the vagina
Define reflection as it pertains to lasers
changing of the direction of the laser as it contacts the surface
Define somatic nervous system
connect the CNS to skin & skeletal muscle via the cranial & spinal nerves
Define spina bifida
results from a failure of the boney structure around the neural tube to close properly during embryonic development
Define tracheotomy
incision made into the trachea
Define umbo
point of maximum concavity
Define urethrostenosis
abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body
Define vasectomy
male sterilization procedure
Know how a patient must be positioned for a flank incision
lateral
Know how hypertrophic turbinates may be treated
use of sclerosing agents, with electocaurdary & surgical removal
Know how ova are transported
travel by peristalis
Know the anatomy of the pharynx
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
Know the anatomy of the uterus
appendages ovaries fallopian aka adenxa
fundus - dome like portion superior
corpus- body of uterus
cervix - neck of uterus
know the arterial blood supply to the uterus
uterine branch artery off the Internal iliac
Know the benefit of using the trendelenburg position
displaces organs towards the head
allows greater access to pelvic organs by using gravity to move the intestines
Know the blood supply to the pelvis and perineum
Internal iliac artery
Know the bones of the orbit
Maxillary Palatine
Frontal
Zygomatic
Ethmoid
Lamcrimal
Spenoid
Know the four procedures for treatment of prostate disease (SA)
TURP
Retropubic
Suprapubic
Perineal
Know the function of the glomerular capillary endothelium
restricts movement of blood cells large molecules
Know the function of the ovaries
to produce and expel ova or oocytes
release hormones
Know the function of the T-Tube
place with in the biliary system it drains bile via gravity into specialized collection unit
Know the largest cranial nerve
Trig
Know the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body
Spleen
Know the layers of the meninges
Dura mater (outer)
Arachnoid
Pia mater (inner)
Know the layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Know the layers of the wall of the digestive tract
Serosa
Submcosa
mucosa
Know the main source of blood to the nose
Internal Maxillary Artery
Know the major branches of the aortic arch
Brachiocephalic Artery
L common carotid artery
L subclavin artery
Know the medications can be used for intra-arterial irrigation
Heparin & sodium chloride irragation
Know the most common reason for a C-Section
mother fails to progress
Know the most commonly used hemostatic device
electrocaudary
Know the purpose of the subcutaneous layer of skin
binds skin to underlying structures
Know the safety steps for mixing cement (SA)
closed mixing system & limiting case exposure
Know the specimen for a discectomy
Disk
Know the suture used on the dura of an adult patient
4-0 neurolon
Know the two hormones that stimulate the ovarian cycle
FSH
LH
Know the usual cause of a vocal cord nodule
vocal abuse or misuse
Know three methods of treatment for orthopedic fractures (SA)
close reduction & casting
open reduction
Internal fixature
External fixation
Know what a Bair hugger is
pt warming device that utilizes warm air blown into a special blanket
Know what a Bilroth I or II refers to
sub total gastroectomy
Know what a curette is
surgical instrument remove tissue by scrapping
Know what a CUSA is used for
cavition ultrasonic aspiration
used to decompress tumors
Know what a driver is
used for inserting sharp pins to reduce a bone fracture or guide a driven nail
Know what a gastrostomy is
surgical creation of an opening from the gastric mucosa to the skin and is performed to proved nutrition feeding to the pt or to decompress and drain the
Know what a Gibson incision is used for
designed for access to the lower portion of the uterer
Know what a hulka tenaculum is
used for uterine masnutation during lap exam of pubic structures probe tip that is inserted into cervical or cervical lip
Know what a Montgomery strap is used for
situation that requires frequent wound inspection or dressing changes
Know what a resectoscope is used for
excise prostic tissue
Know what a triple arthrodesis is
fusion of the subtalar, calcaneocuboid and talonavicular joint
Know what accessories are needed for a lithotomy position
stirrups & leg holders
Know what an iliac arteryobstruction can be bypassed with
Know what an O’Connor O’Sullivan is
used during open abdomen & pelvic procedures counted all pieces
Know what angiography is used for
perpherial vascular disease
Know what areas of the body are under pressure while in supine position
