Jacob is a 2 year old toddler with an upper respiratory infection. He is pulling at his ears. His symptoms include pain, fever, and fluid draining from his right ear. Which sensory disorder is Jacob experiencing?
What is otitis media
100
What is the colored portion of the eye?
What is iris
100
Which blood clotting disorder will present a threat of death to the patient as it travels through a blood vessel?
What is embolism
100
The smallest solid components of blood that are composed of fragments of megakaryocytes are called:
What is thrombocytes
100
When a laboratory technician looks at a slide under the microscope and sees numerous white blood cells, which condition is likely?
What is infection
200
Anna has difficulty driving at night. What structure is impaired?
What is rods
200
The fatty substance that lines the inner surface of the alveoli is called:
What is alveoli
200
A blood cell that is characterized as being ameboid, granular, or agranular is called a/an:
What is leukocyte
200
Michelle’s grandmother became dizzy and fainted. Her doctor reports that she had a temporary loss of blood flow to her brain. Michelle expects her grandmother will be treated for:
What is a transient ischemic attack
200
Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the
What is purkinjie fibers
300
Which structure is part of the middle ear?
What is incus
300
The lungs are located in which body cavity?
What is thoracic
300
Which blood type has A antibodies?
What is Type B
300
During a routine physical, the doctor discovers that Shirley’s systolic blood pressure is 180 and her diastolic blood pressure is 100. Shirley expects she will be treated for:
What is hypertension
300
Following a transient ischemic attack, diagnostic studies showed that the patient had a bulging vessel in the brain that had leaked. The patient was diagnosed with:
What is an aneurysm
400
What is the window of the eye?
What is cornea
400
The lobe of the brain where voluntary muscle movement is coordinated is known as the:
What is frontal
400
A nursing student observes as the mentor assesses a patient with impaired circulation. To determine if the blood flow to the feet is adequate, the mentor assesses the:
What is popliteal pulse.
400
The patient was admitted to the hospital with ineffective heart function. Which condition may result if the ventricles do not function properly, causing blood to collect in the heart?
What is heart failure
400
After running 1,500 meters, the athlete experienced irregularities in his/her heart rate. This was an indication that the heart rate was altered. What is the medical term for this condition?
What is arrhythmia
500
What is the medical term for taste buds?
What is papilla
500
The optic disc is located on the:
What is retina
500
A diet with adequate iron intake is essential for which blood function?
What is Erythropoiesis
500
A blood cell that is bi-concave in shape and contains hemoglobin is called a/an:
What is erythrocyte
500
The function of the heart and blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the entire body is known as: