Medical Terminology
-algia (example: Neuralgia)
Pain, suffering, painful condition
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12 pairs, totaling 24 individual nerves
Name a component of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Eye protection, mask, gloves, hair covering
GIA
GastroIntestinal Anastomosis
The roof of the mouth is called the:
palate
-centesis (example: pericardialcentesis)
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
XI
Accessory
What scientific theory did Louis Pasteur help prove through his experiments?
Germ Theory of disease
ABG
arterial blood gas
What is an example of a passive drain?
Penrose
-graph (example: Radiograph)
a picture or record, machine for recording
V
Trigeminal
Flagella and axial filaments provide which benefit to some species of prokaryotic microbes?
Motility (movement)
A/P
Anterior/Posterior
During a total hip arthroplasty, what anatomical structure is removed?
Femoral head
-megaly (example: Splenomegaly)
Enlargement
IX
Glossopharyngeal
What is the primary function of ribosomes?
protein synthesis
CBC
Complete Blood Count
The upper portion of the stomach is called the:
fundus
-rrhaphy (example: herniorrhaphy)
surgical suturing
What function does Cranial nerve VI have?
Abducens (motor): abducts the eye, moves it outward
What staining method uses a single dye?
Simple-staining
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
The Raney clip is a type of:
scalp clip
-pexy (example: orchiopexy)
Surgical fixation
Is cranial nerve V motor, sensory, or both?
Both: 3 branches (facial, teeth, sensation) tongue sensation (anterior 2/3): mastication
What color do gram-negative cells appear after gram staining?
Pink/red
GSW
Gun Shot Wound
What surgical procedure is performed to treat tumors of the pituitary gland?
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
-tripsy (example: Lithotripsy)
To crush
III
Oculomotor
What is the core structure of a virus composed of?
DNA or RNA
H&P
History and Physical
What is the length of time an item has to be completely submerged in glutaraldehyde to consider it sterile?
10 hours
-spasm (example: myospasm)
sudden involuntary contraction, tightening, cramping
VIII
Vestibulocochlear
What type of acquired immunity results from vaccination?
Active artificial
ICP
IntraCranial Pressure
Cefazolin (Ancef) is a/an:
antibiotic
Contra- (example: Contralateral)
against, counter, opposite
What cranial nerves are sensory only?
I, II, and VIII
What is the first line of defense against microbial invasion?
Skin and mucous membranes
KUB
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
A pregnancy that does not occur in the normal location is called:
Ectopic
Hemi- (example: hemiarthroplasty)
Half
What cranial nerves are both sensory and motor?
V, VII, IX, and X
What is a common manifestation of Candida albicans infection?
Oral thrush
NPO
Nothing by mouth
How much fluid is required to inflate the indwelling Foley catheter 5cc balloon?
10cc
-rrhea (example: dysmenorrhea)
Flow or discharge
X
Vagus "the wanderer"
What is the primary infections site for Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Lungs
PVC
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Hepatomegaly is:
Enlarged liver
-ectasis (example: atelectasis)
stretching, dilation, enlargement
What cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
I: Olfactory
Bordetella pertussis causes which disease?
Whooping cough
PRN
as needed
What are the functional units of the kidney?
Nephrons
-sclerosis (example: atherosclerosis)
abnormal hardening
What cranial nerve moves the eye down and out (depression abduction and inward rotation)?
IV: Trochlear
Helicobacter pylori is strongly associated with:
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
What drug is used to treat malignant hyperthermia?
Dantrolene (Dantrium) or Ryanodex
-ium (example: pericardium)
structure, tissue
XII
Hypoglossal
What is a biofilm?
A protective bacterial community on surfaces
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
Which type of fire extinguisher should be available when using a laser?
Halon
-oid (example:
like, resembling
Name all 12 cranial nerves in order.
Olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal, abducens, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, and hypoglossal
The term bacteremia refers to:
bacteria in blood
ECG
(EKG) electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph
What is the last sense to leave a patient and the first one to reappear when receiving general anesthesia?
Hearing