Category: D

The late phase of shock in which the body’s compensatory mechanisms (e.g., increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, increased respiratory rate) are unable to maintain adequate perfusion to the brain and vital organs. Typically, the patient is hypotensive in decompensated shock.  

A sheet folded under a patient so that it may be withdrawn without lifting the patient. This is accomplished by turning the patient to the side of the bed to allow one side of the sheet to be removed and replaced with a clean one. The patient is then turned to the other side of…

A fibrous membrane or external investment of the optic nerve.  

The sensibility existing after an area of the skin is made anesthetic.  

A sensation not experienced immediately following a stimulus.  

Sclerosis affecting large areas of the brain and spinal cord. Hardening that spans a significant portion of the brain and spinal cord.  

The mesenchymal tissue surrounding a developing tooth.  

A type of room designed to eliminate or reduce circulating particulate matter, including airborne microorganisms. This kind of room is useful for housing burn patients, removing allergens from the air, providing an environment for transplantation surgery, and preparing drugs and solutions for intravenous use.  

The opening of the inguinal canal deep inside the abdominal wall.  

One of the ridges on the surface of the fingers that make up the fingerprints; also called crista cutis.