Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of the bladder?

A) cystotomy
B) cystoplasty
C) cystectomy
D) cystopexy


D) cystopexy
Cyst/o means bladder and -pexy means surgical fixation; therefore, cystopexy
means surgical fixation of the bladder. -otomy means cutting into; hence, cystotomy means
cutting into the bladder. -plasty means surgical repair, so cystoplasty means surgical repair of the
bladder. -ectomy means surgical removal; thus, cystectomy means surgical removal of the
bladder.

Health & Biomechanics

You might also like to view...

A 19-year-old college student was evaluated for a red rash on her face after a day at the beach

The student stated that the rash looked different from sunburn and that since she had been feeling generally unwell lately that she decided to have it checked out. Laboratory results were as follows. What is the most reasonable diagnosis and what follow-up testing is most appropriate? Complete blood count (CBC)—slightly low red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells Urinalysis—2+ protein Renal function tests (BUN and creatinine)—elevated Liver function tests—within normal limits Electrolytes and glucose—within normal limits Antinuclear antibody (ANA)—positive, homogeneous pattern, titer 1:256 Total complement—decreased Complement C3—decreased Complement C4—decreased A) Systemic lupus erythematosus/anti-DS DNA B) Goodpasture's syndrome/rheumatoid factor C) Goodpasture's syndrome/antiglomerular basement membrane antibody D) Autoimmune hepatitis/antismooth muscle antibody E) Systemic lupus erythematosus/antiglomerular basement membrane antibody

Health & Biomechanics

The abbreviation for "as needed" is

A. AMA B. IM C. ASA D. PRN

Health & Biomechanics

Which of the following statements is TRUE about trauma?

A. Trauma can result from natural disasters, divorce, and chronic exposure to violence. B. Trauma is particularly challenging to teenagers as their developmental stage allows them to have a deeper understanding of the magnitude of the issue. C. Children and adults react to trauma in similar ways. D. Trauma can be the result of physical and environmental circumstances.

Health & Biomechanics

The activity of planning for weekend leisure involvement is most likely to address which of the following client goals?

a. improve aggregate social skills b. improve problem-solving and decision-making skills c. improve short-term memory d. improve range of motion in upper extremities

Health & Biomechanics