« previous next »

Author Question: Spinal stenosis means the narrowing of the spinal canal. Indicate whether the statement is true ... (Read 30 times)

jayhills49

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jun 27, 2018
Spinal stenosis means the narrowing of the spinal canal.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

An elderly patient fractured her hip and needs a hip replacement. She will be scheduled for an:
 
  A) arthroscopy
  B) arthrodesis
  C) arthrotomy
  D) arthroplasty


adf223

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: We can construct the term with the information that the hip is a joint, arthr/o, and a surgical repair is the suffix -plasty. They are replacing the hip to repair the fracture.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

TrUe....FaLsE TrUe....FaLsE
Spinal Anesthesia Injection Spinal Anesthesia Injection
The spinal cord The spinal cord
External auditory canal External auditory canal
Which of the following statements is true of linkage? Which of the following statements is true of linkage?
Spinal Twist. Apply three quick rhythmical twists at each of the pelvic, waist, and diaphragm ... Spinal Twist. Apply three quick rhythmical twists at each of the pelvic, waist, and diaphragm ...
Video: T cell receptors

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library