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NHRP STUDY EXAM
397
Medical
Undergraduate 1
09/04/2009

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Term
98.6 degrees fahrenheit equals
Definition
37.0 degrees celsius
Term
A "Cutting" Instrument
Definition
Tome
Term
A 10x ocular and a 100x objective give what total magnification
Definition
1000x
Term
A 68 year old patient is likely to have
Definition
Medicare
Term
A CERVICAL X-RAY IS LOOKING AT WHAT PART OF THE BODY
Definition
NECK
Term
A PREFIX IS THE
Definition
BEGINNING OF A WORD
Term
A RAPID PULSE IS
Definition
TACHYCARDIA
Term
A SUFFIX IS
Definition
ENDING OF A WORD
Term
A medicaid patient is billed $100.00. what does he pay?
Definition
0.. none
Term
A partial crack and a bend in bone, but not a complete break through the bone (usually in children)
Definition
Greenstick fracture
Term
A patient in the prone position is lying
Definition
face down
Term
A pelvic exam tray normally includes
Definition
vaginal speculum
lubricant
gloves
Term
ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RED BLOOD CELLS
Definition
ERYTHROCYTOSIS
Term
ABNORMAL WALL SEROUS MEMBRANE
Definition
PERITONEUM
Term
ACUTE BRONCHOPNEUMONIA GOT NAMED FOR INCIDENT WHERE 182 PEOPLE CAUGHT IT AT A CONVENTION IN PILADELPHIA IN 1976.
Definition
LEGIONAIRES DISEASE
Term
AFFERENT MEANS?
Definition
CONDUCTING "TOWARDS"
Term
AGENT OR MEDICATION THAT EXCITES AND PROMOTES FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY
Definition
STIMULANT
Term
AIDS
Definition
ACQUIRED IMMNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME
Term
AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH (EKG) IS A
Definition
DEVICE (MACHINE) TO MONITOR ELECTRICAL HEART ACTIVITY
Term
AN OSTEOBLAST
Definition
MESODERMAL ORIGINATING CELL CONCERNED WITH FORMATION OF BONE
Term
ANOTHER TERM FOR SUBCUTANEOUS IS
Definition
HYPODERMIC
Term
ANTERIOR
Definition
FRONT OF BODY
Term
ATRIOMEGALY
Definition
ENLARGEMENT OF THE ATRIUM
Term
AUSCULATION IS DONE WITH A
Definition
STETHASCOPE
Term
Active immunity
Definition
when antigens or microoganisms are injected into the patient
Term
Agent that counteracts effects of drugs
Definition
antidote
Term
Agent that increases flow of urine to reduce volume of body fluid
Definition
Diuretic
Term
Alligator forceps
Definition
remove foreign bodies from the ear
Term
Alternating periods of diarreah and constipation
Definition
spastic colon
Term
An Instrument used to view the nose is
Definition
Rhinoscope
Term
An instrument used to view the eye is
Definition
Ophthalmoscope
Term
Anal Crack or a tear in the anal lining is a
Definition
fissure
Term
Angio
Definition
Vessel
Term
Application of water in disease treatment
Definition
Hydrotherapy
Term
BACTERIAL OR VIRAL INFLAMMATION OF MENINGES OF BRAIN
Definition
MENINGITIS
Term
BALANCING MONTHLY BANK STATEMENT W/A CHECKBOOK
Definition
RECONCILIATION
Term
BLOOD PRESSURE
Definition
BP
Term
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD ENTITLES PATIENT'S TO "PAID IN FULL" BENEFITS IF PHYSICIAN
Definition
IS A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER
Term
BOOKKEEPING DISCREPANCIES ARE DISCLOSED BY A
Definition
PROOF OF POSTING
Term
BRADYCARDIA
Definition
SLOW HEART RATE
Term
BUSINESS ASSETS ARE
Definition
CASH
Term
BUSINESS LIABILITIES ARE
Definition
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Term
Bat-Shaped bone behind eyes forms the base of the skull
Definition
Sphenoid
Term
CANNOT LEGALLY ACT AS AN AGENT FOR ANOTHER
Definition
MINOR FOR A YOUNG SIBLING
Term
CARCIN
Definition
ROOT OF CANCER
Term
CELE
Definition
HERNIA
Term
CHARACTERISTICS OF INFANTILE ENZEMA
Definition
RED, RAISED, PRURTIC, SCALING OF CHEEKS, SCALP AND DIAPER AREA
Term
CHRONIC DISEASE OF INSULIN DEFICIENCY OR RESISTANCE
Definition
DIABETES MELLITUS
Term
CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE OF JOINTS AND SURROUNDING TISSUE
Definition
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Term
CLOUDINESS OF THE LENS OF THE EYE USUALLY IN PEOPLE OVER 70 YEARS OF AGE
Definition
CATARACTS
Term
CONDITION WICH KILLS APPARENTLY HEALTY INFANTS BETWEEN 4WKS AND 7 MONTHS OF AGE
Definition
SIDS - SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROM
Term
CONDUCTING "AWAY"
Definition
EFFERANT
Term
CONGENITAL DEFECT; ABSENCE OF VERTEBRAL ARCH OF SPINAL COLUMN
Definition
SPINA BIFIDA
Term
CONTAGIOUS SUPERFICIAL SKIN INFECTION IN CHILDREN
Definition
IMPETIGO
Term
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH
Definition
RESTRICTED BLOOD FLOW TO THE HEART
Term
CRITICAL ILLNESS RESULTING IN SUDDEN CESSATION OF KIDNEY FUNCTION
Definition
RENAL FAILURE
Term
CUTTING INTO THE TUBE BETWEEN THE BLADDER AND THE KIDNEY
Definition
URETEROTOMY
Term
Champus/Tricare pays based on
Definition
reasonable charges
Term
Congenital anemia found 1 of 10 african-american
Definition
sickle cell
Term
DEDUCTIONS ARE SUBTRACTED FROM WHAT SOURCE FOR PAYROLL PURPOSES
Definition
GROSS EARNINGS
Term
DIGESTIVE SUBSTANCE FOUND IN THE STOMACH
Definition
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Term
DOCTOR'S OFFICE IS MOST CONCERNED WITH WHAT LAWS
Definition
CIVIL & TORT
Term
DOSES OF RADIATION ARE MEASURED IN
Definition
RADS, REMS OR ROENTGENS
Term
Detects Regions of hot and cold in the body
Definition
Thermography
Term
Digestion of fats occurs mainly in
Definition
small intestine
Term
Drugs that prevent blood clotting
Definition
Anticoagulants
Term
Drugs with highest potential for abuse
Definition
Schedule I
Term
Dys
Definition
Painful or difficult
Term
ECG STANDARD COMPLEX CALIBRATION TEST IS
Definition
10MM
Term
EKG PASTE OR JELLY IS TO REDUCE
Definition
SKIN RESISTANCE
Term
ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS IS WHAT TYPE OF ANEMIA
Definition
HEMOLYTIC
Term
EVERY HOUR
Definition
QH
Term
EVERY TWO HOURS
Definition
Q2H
Term
EXAMPLE OF POIKILOCYTOSIS
Definition
SICKLE CELL
Term
EXCISION
Definition
ACT OF REMOVING
Term
Encircled lesion in the stomach mucous membrane lining
Definition
peptic ulcer
Term
Erythema
Definition
Red skin
Term
Excessive Tissue formation
Definition
hyperplasia
Term
Excision
Definition
ectomy
Term
FILM IS ALLOWED TO REMAIN IN THE FIX SOLUTION
Definition
TWICE AS LONG AS DEVELOPING TIME
Term
FOR HEAVY BLEEDING FROM A FOREARM WOUND
Definition
APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE
Term
FOUR TIME A DAY
Definition
QID
Term
FOUR TIMES A DAY
Definition
QID
Term
For vaginal exam, the patient is placed in the
Definition
lithotomy postion
Term
Frequent lose stool
Definition
diarrhea
Term
GESTATION IS
Definition
APPROXIMATELY 280 DAYS
Term
GIVING BIRTH IS
Definition
PARTURITION
Term
GOITER IS
Definition
A VISIBLE SWELLING OF THE THYROID GLAND
Term
GROUP OF GLANDS THAT SECRETE DIRECTLY INTO THE BLOOD
Definition
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Term
GTT tests for
Definition
Sugar metabolism
Term
Galactose is a product in digestion of
Definition
MILK
Term
Gastroscopy
Definition
process of viewing te stomach
Term
Glycogen is stored in the
Definition
liver and muscles
Term
Gonococcus bacteria
Definition
Gonorrhea
Term
Good source of Vitamin C
Definition
Citrus Fruits
Term
Government Agency that enforces proper drug manufacture and clinical use
Definition
Food and Drug Administration
Term
HEMOSTAT FORCEPS
Definition
CLAMPS OFF SMALL VESSELLS AND BLEEDERS
Term
HEREDITY ANGIOEDEMA
Definition
ACUTE LARYNGEAL EDEMA WITH URTICARA
Term
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Definition
HYPERTENSION
Term
HIGH-FREQUENCY INAUDIBLE SOUND WAVES WHICH BOUNCE OFF THE BODY AND TEN ARE RECORDED ARE
Definition
SONOGRAM OR ECHOGRAM
Term
HOT PACKS ARE PHYSICAL THERAPY THAT PROVIDE
Definition
SUPERFICIAL HEAT
Term
HYPERTENSION IS ALSO CALLED
Definition
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Term
HYSTEROPATHY
Definition
ANY UTERINE DISORDER
Term
Hemostats are a type of
Definition
forceps
Term
Hepatitis is inflammation of the
Definition
liver
Term
Heyem's solution is used to determine
Definition
RBC's per cu. mm of whole blood
Term
How many Drug schedules
Definition
5
Term
IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA (ITP) HAS BEEN LINKED WITH
Definition
PLATELETS WITH BOUND IgG MOLECULES THAT ARE MORE READILY REMOVED AND DESTROYED BY MICROPHAGES IN SPLEEN AND LIVER
Term
IF A PATIENT IS ASSURED HE WILL BE CURED, BUT THE DOCTOR IS UNABLE TO DO SO, HE MAY BE GUILTY OF
Definition
BREACH OF CONTRACT
Term
IF POOR RECORDS ARE KEPT AND THE PHYSICIAN FAILS TO REPORT HIS INCOME TO THE IRS, HE CAN BE CHARGED WITH
Definition
FRAUD
Term
IF THE PATIENT FEELS FAINT DURING VENIPUNCTURE
Definition
HAVE PATIENT PUT THEIR HEAD BETWEEN THEIR KNEES
Term
IF TWO COMBINING VOWELS ARE PRESENT
Definition
THE LEAST IMPORTANT COMES FIRST
Term
IMMEDIATELY
Definition
STAT
Term
INABILITY TO FORM MELANIN
Definition
ALBINO
Term
INCISION INTO THE CHEST WALL
Definition
THORACOTOMY
Term
INCORRECT INFORMATION THAT CAN RUIN REPUTATIONS
Definition
SLANDER
Term
INFLAMMATION OF THE RENAL PELVIS
Definition
PHYELONEPHRITIS
Term
INFLAMMATION OF THE SKIN USUALLY ITCHING; W/SCALING OR BLISTERS
Definition
ECZEMA
Term
INJECTION INTO TISSUES BETWEEN SKIN & MUSCLE IS
Definition
SUBCUTANOUS (SQ)
Term
INSTRUMENT USED TO SET UP A STERILE FIELD
Definition
TRANSFER FORCEPS
Term
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE RESULTS IN OPTIC NERVE ATROPHY
Definition
GLAUCOMA
Term
IPPB is used for treatment of
Definition
Emphysema, COPD, Pneumonia
Term
IRON CONTAINING PIGMENT IS
Definition
HEMOGLOBIN
Term
If patient cancels an appointment you should
Definition
Immediately schedule another one
Term
Individual Asthma attacks can be caused by
Definition
inhalation of cold air exposure to mists or dusts violate irritants from organic solvents
Term
Insurance that provides income to sick or injured who are unable to work
Definition
disability
Term
Intercoastal
Definition
between the ribs
Term
Itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
Joint
Definition
arthr/o
Term
LARGE AMOUNTS OF INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS, 2ML ARE GIVEN
Definition
INTRAMUSCULARLY (BUTT)
Term
LATEST DATE EMPLOYER CAN GIVE OUT W-2 FORMS (TAX PURPOSES )
Definition
JANUARY 31ST
Term
LISTING SERVICES RENDERED AND FEES CHARGED
Definition
ITEMIZED STATEMENT
Term
LITHOTOMY POSITION IS USED FOR A PATIENT HAVING
Definition
A VAGINAL EXAM
Term
LONGEST, STRONGEST BONE IN THE BODY IS
Definition
FEMUR
Term
Laparotomy
Definition
incision into the abdomen
Term
Largest WBC's are the
Definition
monocytes
Term
Leukemia is
Definition
an uncontrolled increase in immature WBC's
Term
Life insurance with Lowest Premiums
Definition
Term
Term
Lower Jaw
Definition
Mandible
Term
Lying on the stomach
Definition
prone
Term
MAGAL/O
Definition
LARGE
Term
MAIN CAUSE OF DISEASE OF CEREBRAL CORTEX
Definition
SYPHILLIS, TUMORS, ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
Term
MALIGNANT TUMOR
Definition
CARCINOMA
Term
MALIGNANT TUMOR OF THE EPITHELIUM
Definition
CARCINOMA
Term
MECHANICAL PROCESS OF REMOVING WASTES FROM BLOOD THAT NORMALLY IS REMOVED BY THE KIDNEYS
Definition
DIALYSIS
Term
MEDIAN OR SAGITTAL PLANE DIVIDES THE BODY
Definition
left and right
Term
MEDICAL COVERAE BEGINS
Definition
ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE
Term
MEDICONSOLATOR WAS INDICATED FOR USE IN TREATING
Definition
TORTICOLLIS
Term
METABOLIC BONE DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY LOSS OF CALCIUM OF PHOSPHATE FROM BONES; AFFECTS POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Definition
OSTEOPOROSIS
Term
MIGRAINE HEADACHES MAYBE
Definition
CONTINOUS AND LAST FOR WEEKS
AGGRAVATED BY ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
FOREWARNED BY VISUAL DISTURBANCES
Term
MONONUCLEOSIS CAN BE TESTED WITH WHAT BODY FLUID
Definition
SALIVA
Term
MOST COMMON COMBINING VOWEL
Definition
"O"
Term
MOST COMMON METHOD OF MARKING THE EKG
Definition
DOTS AND DASHES IN A PREDETERMINED PATTERN
Term
MOST COMMON SITE TO TAKE AN ADULT PULSE IS
Definition
RADIAL ARTERY
Term
MOST POPULAR MEDICAL BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM
Definition
PEGBOARD
Term
MOST POTENT STIMULUS TO INCREASE CORONARY BLOOD FLOW IS
Definition
SYMPATHETIC STIMULATION
Term
MYOMA
Definition
TUMOR OF MUSCLE
Term
Medial Rotation means the movement
Definition
toward the center
Term
Medial is the opposite
Definition
lateral
Term
Medical Assistants may give injections
Definition
only w/physican's orders
Term
Medical Assistants should avoid
Definition
arguing with patients
giving medical advise
discussing patients condition
Term
Microscopic projection in small intestine
Definition
Villus Villi
Term
Most common type of headache
Definition
tension
Term
NECROSCOPY
Definition
AUTOPSY
Term
NEEDLE WITH THE WIDEST GAUGE
Definition
THE LOWER THE # THE WIDER THE GUAGE
Term
NEOPLASM
Definition
A NEW ABNORMAL GROWTH
Term
NUMBER OF BONES IN THE BODY
Definition
206
Term
Necessary for proper clotting of blood
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
Neck
Definition
cervix
Term
Nephro
Definition
kidney
Term
Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain?
Definition
afferent
Term
Non-progressive, non-life threatening tumor
Definition
benign
Term
Number of cells counted for differential WBC.
Definition
100
Term
ON A NORMAL EKG, THE FIRST DOWNWARD WAVE
Definition
Q WAVE
Term
ONE WHO STUDIES DISEASE
Definition
PATHOLOGIST
Term
OPPOSITE OF DISTAL
Definition
PROXIMAL
Term
One symptom of diabetes mellitus is
Definition
polyuria
Term
Over the counter drugs are what schedule?
Definition
are not classified
Term
PALPATION IS DONE BY
Definition
FEELING WITH THE HAND
Term
PANCYTOPENIA
Definition
DECREASE IN ALL BLOOD CELLS
Term
PAPANICOLAOU SMEAR IS USED TO
Definition
DETECT CERVICAL CANCER
Term
PARALYSIS OF LOWER LIMBS
Definition
PARAPLEGIA
Term
PATIENT CALL WITH A BLUNT INJURY TO THE EYE; ADVISE THEM
Definition
COME IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR GO TO THE ER
Term
PATIENT COMPLAINING OF CHEST PAIN COLLAPSES IN THE OFFICE
Definition
NO PULSE
NO BREATHING
START CPR
Term
PATIENT'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNT
Definition
LEDGER OR LEDGER CARD
Term
PAYMENTS RECEIVED ARE
Definition
GROSS INCOME
Term
PHYSICIAN MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM EVERY THREE MONTHS FOR THE IRS
Definition
941
Term
PHYSICIAN'S LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
Definition
FAILURE TO PERFORM AN AGREED UPON UNDERTAKING
Term
PHYSICIAN'S NARCOTIC LICENSE IS RENEWED
Definition
EVER 3 YEARS
Term
PHYSICIANS MUST REGISTER ANNUALLY TO TREAT PATIENTS FOR
Definition
WORKMAN'S COMP
Term
PRECORDIUM (PARICARDIUM) IS THE AREA OF THE CHEST OVER THE
Definition
HEART
Term
PREDISONE is a drug used in the treatment of
Definition
inflammation
Term
PREMATURE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BEFORE A FETUS CAN EXIST
Definition
ABORTION
Term
PROGNOSIS
Definition
PREDICTION OF OUTCOME
Term
PROPER MARKING FOR V3 IS
Definition
1 DASH AND 3 DOTS
Term
PURPOSE OF AGING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IS TO
Definition
IDENTIFY PAST DUE ACCOUNTS FOR COLLECTIN
Term
Part "B" medicare coverage provides payments for
Definition
out-patient hospital care
Term
Pathology is
Definition
the study of disease
Term
Peri
Definition
around
Term
Person who carries Medical insurance
Definition
subscriber
Term
Phago
Definition
to eat
Term
Physician or supplier giving medical care
Definition
Provider
Term
Physician who treats glands of internal secretion
Definition
endocrinologist
Term
Ptysis
Definition
spitting
Term
Pyelolithotomy
Definition
incision into the renal pelvis to remove calculi
Term
RELAPSE
Definition
RECURRANCE OF SYMPTOMS
Term
REMISSION
Definition
LESSENING OF SYMPTOMS
Term
RESECTION
Definition
CUTTING OF OR REMOVING A PORTION OF
Term
Recording neuromuscular condition time by inserting needles into skeletal muscle is
Definition
Electromyography
Term
Retired or Active military & dependants receive
Definition
Champus/Tricare
Term
Roentgenographic Inspection of the spinal cord using a Radiopaque medium injection of the instrathecal space
Definition
myelography
Term
SEIZURE DISORDER AFFECTING 1%-2% OF THE POPULATION AND ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL IMPULSESFROM THE NEURONS
Definition
EPILEPSY
Term
SENSOR SITES USE FOR LEAD 3 ARE
Definition
LEFT ARM, LEFT LEG
Term
SIZE (DIAMETER) OF THE LUMEN OF A NEEDLE IS MEASURED IN
Definition
GUAGES
Term
SMALL AIR SACS IN THE LUNGS
Definition
ALVEOLI
Term
SMALL SAC UNDER THE LIVER THAT STORES BILE
Definition
GALLBLADDER
Term
SPELL METABOLISM
Definition
Term
SPELL - HYPERTENSION
Definition
Term
SPELL - HYPOXEMIA
Definition
Term
SPELL - INNOCULATE
Definition
Term
SPELL - KELOID
Definition
Term
SPELL - MELENA
Definition
Term
SPELL - MENARCHE
Definition
Term
SUBSTANCE TO PREVENT X-RAY EXPOSURE
Definition
LEAD
Term
SYSTEM IN WHICH MONEY IS NOT CONSIDERED INCOME UNTIL RECEIVED
Definition
ACCRUAL BASIS
Term
TEASPOON
Definition
TSP
Term
THE "MASTER GLAND" OF THE BODY
Definition
PITUITARY GLAND
Term
THE BEST RESPIRATORY RATE IS TAKEN BY
Definition
WATCHING THE PATIENTS CHEST WHILE APPEARING TO TAKE PULSE
Term
THE CAROTOID PULSE IS FOUND IN THE
Definition
NECK
Term
THE COMBINING FORM IS
Definition
THE ROOT PLUS A VOWEL
Term
THE FIRST SOUND YOU HEAR WHEN AUSCULATING A BLOOD PRESSURE
Definition
SYSTOLIC PRESSURE
Term
THE MOST COMMONLY ORDERED X-RAY
Definition
PA & LAT
Term
THE SINOATRIAL (SA) NODE IS KNOWN AS
Definition
THE PACEMAKER OF THE HEART
Term
THE SMALLEST VESSELS ARE?
Definition
CAPPILLARIES
Term
THE TIMING PERIOD FOR THE AUTOCLAVE BEGINS WHEN
Definition
PROPER PRESSURE HAS BUILT UP AND ADQUATE TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN REACHED
Term
THE V1 CHEST ELECTRODE IS PLACED AT THE
Definition
4TH INTERCOASTAL SPACE, RIGHT STERNAL MARGIN
Term
THREE TIMES A DAY
Definition
TID
Term
THROMBIC OCCLUSION
Definition
BLOCKING OF ARTERY BY CLOT
Term
TO COMMUNICATE TELEPHONE COURTESY
Definition
ANSWER PROMPTLY IDENTIFY YOURSELF AND ASK HOW YOU CAN HELP THEM
Term
TO RECORD AND DETECT AMOUNT OF RADIATION RECEIVED BY THE X-RAY TECHNICIAN, THEY WOULD WEAR A
Definition
FILM BADGE
Term
The APGAR test is used to
Definition
RATE NEWBORNS AT BIRTH
Term
The anatomical position
Definition
standing erect with palms anterior
Term
The function of veins are to?
Definition
carry deoxygenated blood to the heart..
Term
The major nerve in the buttocks is
Definition
sciatic
Term
The most common type of headache
Definition
is caused to the instructors by students who don't study
Term
The smallest vessels are are
Definition
capallaries
Term
Tissue changes associated w/uncomplicated Asthma
Definition
Smooth muscle spasm, mucosal edema
Term
To inflate BP cuff, the valve is
Definition
Turned clockwise
Term
ULTRASOUND (AS USED FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY IS COMMONLY)
Definition
GIVEN WITH ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Term
ULTRASOUND (AS USED FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY) SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR
Definition
TUMORS
Term
UNACCEPTABLE PROCEDURE FOR A FAINTING VICTIM
Definition
POOR WATER ON VICTIM'S FACE
Term
UNBORN CHILD LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OLD
Definition
EMBRYO
Term
URINARY SYSTEM IS COMPOSED OF
Definition
KIDNEYS, URETERS, BLADDER AND URETHRA
Term
URINE CULTURE
Definition
UC
Term
Under the skin is also known as
Definition
Hypodermic
Term
Universal blood donor type is
Definition
"O"
Term
Urine pH determines
Definition
acidity or alkalinity
Term
Using the Snellen Eye Chart the pt should
Definition
Keep eyes open but cover one eye
Term
VARIATION IN THE SHAPE OF RED BLOOD CELLS
Definition
POIKILOCYTOSIS - SICKLE CELL
Term
VOICEBOX
Definition
LARYNX
Term
Venipunctures w/lavender top tubes
Definition
contain anticoagulant are commonly used for hematology
Term
WBC differential shows basophils as
Definition
large blue to purple staining granules
Term
WHAT ORGAN SECRETES INSULIN INTO THE BLOOD STREAM
Definition
PANCREAS
Term
WHAT PART OF THE SYRINGE AND NEEDLE CAN BE TOUCHED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING IT
Definition
OUTSIDE THE BARREL
Term
WHEN A BAFFLING TERM IS ENCOUNTERED
Definition
CONSULT A DICTIONARY
Term
WHEN APPLYING A CAST, THE PLASTER
Definition
IS APPLIED OVER A STOCKINETTE
Term
WHEN THE HEART IS UNABLE TO PUMP ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF BLOOD TO TISSUE AND ORGANS
Definition
CARDIAC FAILURE
Term
WHEN THE HEART IS UNABLE TO PUMP ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF BLOOD TO TISSUES OR ORGANS
Definition
CARDIAC FAILURE
Term
WHICH GROUP SPONSORS CHAMPUS/TRICARE
Definition
US MILITARY
Term
WITH CLUSTER HEADACHES
Definition
THERE MAYBE A CONJUCTIVAL INFECTION AD TEARING OF THE EYE ON INVOLVED SIDE
Term
WOMAN GIVING BIRTH OR "IN LABOR"
Definition
PARTURIENT
Term
Woman
Definition
Gyneco
Term
Z-track injection in the buttocks is
Definition
Intramuscular
Term
a mild, relaxing hypnotic that doesn't produce sleep is called
Definition
sedative
Term
abduction is the opposite of
Definition
adduction
Term
adult hypertension is blood pressure greater than
Definition
140/90
Term
after collecting blood for a cell count the speciman should be
Definition
inverted or rotated slowly 10 to 15 times
Term
allergy
Definition
state of hypersensitivity
Term
another name for myocardial infraction is
Definition
Aortic aneurysm
Term
area between lungs (holds esophagus, thymus, heart, great vessels and trachea)
Definition
mediastinum
Term
arteries
Definition
Carry oxygen rich blood from the heart to the body
Term
bacteria that appears in grape-like clusters
Definition
staphylococci
Term
blindness may result from a severe lack of
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
branch of medicine that uses radionuclides in treatment & diagnosis of disease
Definition
Nuclear
Term
cancer of a malignant tumor
Definition
sarcoma/carcinoma
Term
cardiorrhaphy
Definition
suturing of the heart
Term
causes serum sickness
Definition
occurs after administering foriegn serums to humanbeings
Term
cellular elements in blood for coagulation
Definition
prothrombin
Term
centesis
Definition
puncture
Term
chemical substance that kills living microogranims
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
chronic disease is defined as
Definition
slow onset and lasts for months or years
Term
clean the Microscope lens only with
Definition
Lens paper
Term
collarbone
Definition
clavicle
Term
contains large amounts of saturated fats
Definition
lamb and ice cream
Term
counting chamber used in manuel microscope methods
Definition
Hemacytometer
Term
cyst
Definition
bladder
Term
dishcharge or flow
Definition
orrhea
Term
drugs that neutralize hydrocholric acid in the stomach
Definition
Antacids
Term
during galvanic electrical stimulation the patient
Definition
must always be attended
Term
encephal
Definition
brain
Term
example of Anisocytosis
Definition
microcyte
Term
excision
Definition
ectomy
Term
fast eating
Definition
tachyphagia
Term
fats are also called
Definition
lipids
Term
fats may be classified as
Definition
saturated, monosaturated and polysaturated
Term
fibrous form of carbohydrates that won't digest
Definition
cellulose
Term
focus a microscope with 10x objective
Definition
10x
Term
for a manuel WBC, diluted sample is placed on a hemacytometer and counted using
Definition
40x objective
Term
for medical eligibility you must check
Definition
Current ID, SSN, Policy #
Term
forehead and eye sockets
Definition
frontal
Term
gelatinous substances made of water, protein, sugar, acids, fats, and minerals in all cells.
Definition
protoplasms
Term
gram staining determines
Definition
whether bacteria is gram negative or gram positive
Term
hard
Definition
scirrho
Term
hepat
Definition
root of liver
Term
histologist
Definition
microscopic tissue
Term
in microscopic urinalysis RBC's & WBC's are reported per
Definition
HPF
Term
indicates certain elements are lacking in the blood
Definition
anemia
Term
infection is
Definition
sepsis
Term
inflammation of the joint and bone is
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
inflammed condition of tendon and connecting muscle
Definition
tendonitis
Term
injection given at 45 degree angle
Definition
subcutaneous (SQ)
Term
inside the cells
Definition
intracellular
Term
insurance contract written for a company and it's employees is what type of coverage
Definition
Group
Term
insurance that provides for job related .. related accidents
Definition
workman's comp
Term
intradermal injections usually are given
Definition
for allergy testing
Term
islets of langerhans
Definition
insulin
Term
largest gland in the human body
Definition
liver
Term
least expected functional change with acute myocardial infarction
Definition
decrease in left ventricular end diastolic pressure
Term
lift or heave is rise with each heartbeat of
Definition
sternum
Term
lipid profile includes testing for
Definition
cholesterol
Term
liver enlargement
Definition
hepatomegaly
Term
macroscopic means
Definition
visual exam with the naked eye
Term
macroscopic urine exam
Definition
observe color & character
check for specific gravity
Term
main upper chest muscle
Definition
pectoralis muscle
Term
medicare pays
Definition
80%
Term
medication to relieve pain
Definition
analegesic
Term
metaplasia refers to
Definition
change in tissue
Term
metatasis
Definition
Growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another
Term
method of injection w/the slowest absorption rate
Definition
intradermal
Term
microscopic exam of urine shows a UTI as presence of numerous
Definition
WBC's (White Blood Count)
Term
microscopically staphylococcus appears
Definition
round and grouped in clusters
Term
most common WBC during differential is
Definition
Segamented Neutrophil
Term
most common bacteriology
Definition
gram
Term
most common needle guage for phlebotomy is
Definition
20 or 21
Term
most common throat culture AGAR
Definition
blood
Term
most important breathing muscle
Definition
Diaphragm
Term
muscle walls of the heart
Definition
myocardium
Term
nosebleed
Definition
epistaxis
Term
number of muscles in the human body
Definition
600
Term
occult
Definition
hidden
Term
one complete heartbeat, contraction and relaxation
Definition
cardiac cycle
Term
one who studies cells
Definition
cytologist
Term
opposite of superficial
Definition
Deep
Term
ostedysis
Definition
dissolving of bone
Term
osteo
Definition
bone
Term
outermost layer of the skin
Definition
epidermis
Term
packed RBC volume is determined with a
Definition
hematocrit
Term
pain
Definition
algia
Term
patient at high risk for hemolytic reactions to transfused blood have been sensitized prior
Definition
pregnancy
RBC antigens
transfusions
Term
patients are more cooperative if they
Definition
understand the procedure being done
Term
persons unable to pay for medical care of who have dependant children may apply for
Definition
Medicaid
Term
pituitary gland
Definition
called the "master gland"
Term
plastic repair
Definition
oplasty
Term
postprandial means
Definition
following a meal
Term
poximal
Definition
opposite of distal
Term
pre-determined amount of money paid by patientbefore the insurance Co. does
Definition
deductible
Term
precancerous lesions of mucous membrane of tongue; common with smokers
Definition
leukoplakia
Term
quick rising and collapsing pulse/water (pressure) is a characteristic of
Definition
mitral stenosis
Term
rod shaped bacteria
Definition
bacilli
Term
self
Definition
auto
Term
serum is
Definition
the luquid portion of whole blood after blood has clotted and the solid portion has seperated
Term
simple sugar carbohydrates are converted to
Definition
glucose
Term
slow rising and sustained carotid pulse
Definition
aortic stenosis
Term
small tissue samples sent to a clinical lab for microscopic exam
Definition
biopsy
Term
speciamans for a blood cell count should be collected in a tube that contains
Definition
anticoagulant
Term
stetho
Definition
chest
Term
substance to stop vomiting
Definition
antiemetic
Term
terms meaning "into the vein".
Definition
intravenous
Term
the definition of physiology is
Definition
the study of function of living organisms
Term
the first drop of blood on a finger puncture
Definition
is wiped away
Term
the medication label reads "60mg/cc" and you prepare a 15mg injections how many cc's do you draw
Definition
0.25cc
Term
the number of cells counted for a red cell cunt is multiplied by
Definition
10,000
Term
the thoracic bones
Definition
clavicle, manubrium, sternum
Term
these waves are found on an EKG
Definition
P,Q,R,S,T
Term
three main groups of carbohydrates
Definition
monosccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides
Term
tissue is composed primarily of
Definition
cells
Term
to help patient's remember appointments do all of these
Definition
call patient one day before
don't book appointment more than 2wks ahead
have adequate insurance coverage
Use appointment cards
Term
transverse refers to
Definition
Horizontal
Term
tumor of connective tissue of nerve centers one form tat occurs in the retina is hereditary
Definition
glioma
Term
upper jaw
Definition
maxilla
Term
urine culture for pregnancy should be
Definition
first mornings urine
Term
using a standard pipette for WBC, blood is drawn to the 0.5 mark and diluted to the
Definition
11 mark
Term
wheat germ is a source of vitamin
Definition
B complex and vitamin C
Term
white
Definition
Leuk/o
Term
who is considered to be the "father of medicine"
Definition
Hippocrates
Term
words in plural form are
Definition
genera
Term
words in singular form are
Definition
metastasis
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