1. Allow observation of internal cavities. = Endoscope (G)
2. Produces three-dimensional images. = PET scan (D)
3. Caused by a parasite. = Infection (A)
4. What the patient reports to the healthcare provider. = Symptom (C)
5. Offers clear and complete image of internal anatomy. MRI (B)
6. Tracks pathway of glucose to detect tumors. CT Scan (H)
7. Measurable finding by a healthcare provider. Sign (F)
8. Heart attack. Acute (E)
1. Endoscope is one of the specialized instruments (particularly, a flexible tube) being used in the hospital in order to detect a patient's underlying condition. This process is known as "Endoscopy." The endoscope allows the doctor to do a non-invasive procedure in order to check the condition of the person's internal cavities. The doctor can see the cavities through the tube's attached camera. This is commonly used to check the condition of the digestive tract.
2. PET scan is also known as Positron Emission Tomography scan. It is one of the imaging tests that a doctor uses in order to check a person's organs and tissues. The person undergoing the test needs to be injected with a dye that contains a radiotracer. The tracer is accumulated in the area that is to be examined within an hour or so. The PET scanner will then show three-dimensional images of the organs/tissues, so the doctor will know whether they are functioning normally.
3. Infection- an infection can be caused by different microorganisms such as parasite, bacteria, virus, protozoan, fungus, etc. A parasitic infection is caused by a parasite. Oftentimes, this infection can go away on its own without any treatment or medication if a person's immune system is strong. However, there are also deadly cases such as Malaria. The parasite can be transmitted to humans when its vector, the mosquito, bites the person.
4. Symptom refers to the experience that the person is having in relation to his disease. This is subjective and only the person knows his symptoms. For example, a person goes to the doctor complaining of a headache and low-back pain. Headache and low-back pain are examples of symptoms. The doctor cannot see nor experience it, but only the patient does since it is subjective.
5. MRI is also known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This is one of the imaging tests to detect a person's condition or disease. It uses a large radio waves, a large magnet and a computer in order to get a clear and complete image of the internal anatomy. This is very common in detecting cancers, tumors and other important conditions in the body. It is very important for the patient to remove all accessories (particularly, metal objects) before the scan because the magnet is very strong. The test takes less than an hour or so.
6. CT Scan = this is also known as "Computed Tomography" scan. This uses X-rays and a computer in order to provide an image of a bone, internal organ or blood vessels being observed. People who experienced car accident often have this scan in order to detect signs of internal hemorrhage or bleeding. It can also detect cancer or heart disease. The scan normally takes 15 to 30 minutes.
7. Sign refers to what the doctor can observe in a patient. This is opposite to symptom because it is objective. For example, a patient complains of "feeling hot" then the doctor takes his temperature and finds out that he has a 38 degrees Celsius temperature. The symptom here is what the person feels, "feeling hot," while the sign here is the 38 degrees temperature. The latter is what the doctor observes, then he will conclude his diagnosis from here.
8. Acute Heart Attack = Heart attack is also known as "Myocardial Infarction." This happens when there is a blockage in the artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the heart. The blockage is caused by plaques that restricts the flow of blood. Once the plaques burst, it causes a blood clot and this blocks the artery. An acute heart attack develops suddenly. This means that there is no warning. Sometimes these attacks can be caused by infections, allergic reactions, viruses, irregular heartbeats, etc.
