Question

1. __________ a ct scan uses x-rays to create narrow slices of tissue images.
2. __________ the suffix -metry means instrument used to measure.
3. __________ the patient wears a clip over the nose during a pulmonary function test.
4. __________ a zone of no growth around a drug disk in a c&s means that an antibiotic drug can be prescribed to treat the infection.

5.5 medical procedures, drugs, and surgical procedures
pronounce and spell medical words
say the word out loud using the pronunciation guide. practice pronouncing it several times.
insert the medical word on the line. be sure to check your spelling. the first one has been done for you.
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1.(kan-yoo-lah) cannula
2.(en-doh-tray-kee-al) __________
3.(aws-kul-tay-shun) __________
4.(kar-dee-oh-pul-moh-nair-ee) __________
5.(lah-ring-goh-skohp) __________
6.(spih-raw-meh-tree) __________
7.(brong-kaw-skoh-pee) __________

Explanation:

First, for the true/false-style statements:

1. CT scans use x-ray technology to generate cross-sectional (slice) images of body tissue.
2. The suffix -metry refers to the process of measuring, while -meter is the instrument for measuring.
3. A nose clip is used in pulmonary function tests to ensure all breathing is done through the mouth for accurate readings.
4. In a culture and sensitivity (C&S) test, a zone of no growth around an antibiotic disk means the bacteria are susceptible to the drug, so it can be prescribed.

For the medical word spelling from pronunciation guides: Each term is spelled based on standard medical pronunciation-to-spelling rules.

Answer:

True/False Statements:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True

Pronunciation to Medical Word:

1. endotracheal
2. auscultation
3. cardiopulmonary
4. laryngoscopy
5. spirometry
6. bronchoscopy