Break it Down
What does "LOC" mean?
Level of consciousness
if a patient has myalgia, what kind of pain is it documented as?
muscle pain
nails are made of
K-E-R-A-T-I-N
a part of a neuron is the cell body.
true
insulin is produced by blank cells?
a. alpha b. beta c.pancreas d. islet
b. beta
what is "brachy" the prefix for?
short
if a patient has bone hardening its documented as?
ossification
measles is also known as
R-U-B-E-O-L-A
the ability to respond to a stimulus is sensory.
false (excitability)
sperm are produced in the?
a. ova b. ovaries c. pancreas d.testes
d. testes
what does "HEENT" stand for
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
if a patient has flabby muscles, they are described as being?
flaccid
chicken pox is a rash caused by
V-A-R-I-C-E-L-L-A
dementia is a loss of mental capacity, particularly in the elderly.
true
a goiter is an enlargement of the?
a. adrenal glands b. pituitary gland c.thyroid gland d. pancreas
c. thyroid gland
what is "retro" the prefix for?
behind; backwards
what does it mean when a patient has a vitamin D deficiency?
a type of vascular lesion is a(n)
E-C-C-H-Y-M-O-S-I-S
nurses check the iris for response to light.
false (pupil)
eosinophils stain?
a.bright red b.bright yellow c.dark purple d.grey
a. bright red
what does "LAC" mean?
laceration
if a patient has parkinsson's disease they may have what disorder?
tremor
a type of skin cancer is
M-E-L-A-N-O-M-A
the sensory system includes perception.
false (it does not)
chemotherapy is used to cause?
a. remission b. relapse c. recurrence d. regression
a. remission