Key Terms
A term used to characterize a tumor that does not have the capability to spread to other parts of the body and is usually composed of tissue similar to its tissue of origin
Benign
This energy is generated by high frequency sound waves. Which reflects the waves back to produce a real time image
Ultrasound
Normal body temperature is 98.6° is _______ Celsius?
(37.2)
A _______ is a blood test that measures specific components, including the hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, & white blood cells.
Complete Blood Count or (CBC)
______ is the most plentiful electrolyte found outside the cell. It is responsible for regulation of body and cellular fluids and plays a critical role in the transport of substances into and out of the cell
Sodium
Disease of unknown cause
Idiopathic
_______ uses for specific measurement of vascular flow.
Doppler Studies
The ________ is a measurement of the difference between the systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. This can be can be a significant sign of metabolic disturbance.
Pulse
The _________ includes a number of test to determine the serum levels of substances that are crucial for metabolism.
Metabolic Panel
______ is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses to skeletal , smooth and cardiac muscle. It also functions in the conversion of carbohydrates for cellular energy and is critical in maintaining osmolality (concentration of dissolved particles in cell)
Potassium
A tumor, which may be benign or malignant
Neoplasm
_______ Is an imaging technique that allows physicians to obtain a cross section x -ray views of the patient
Computed Tomography (CT scan)
The _______ is an objective assessment of the number of breaths per minute.
Respirations
A number of blood studies may be performed to determine _________. These test are used to assess disease states and to monitor patients' who are receiving antiplatelet for a clotting disorder.
Coagulation Test
______ helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. It also helps with blood clotting, muscle contractions, and nerve function.
Calcium
An international method of classifying tissue to determine the level of metastasis in cancer.
Staging
________ is a diagnostic technique that uses radiofrequency and magnetic energy to produce images
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The pressure exerted by blood on the walls of the vessels during the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.
Systolic Pressure
_______ measures the pH of the blood and also the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
_________ Plays a crucial role in regulating muscle and nerve function, impacting various bodily processes like energy production, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation,
Magnesium
An antigen present on the tumor cell, or substance (protein, hormone, or other chemical) released released by cancer cells into the blood stream.
Tumor Marker
A noninvasive assessment of the hearts electrical activity displayed on a graph.
electrocardiography or ECG or EKG
The pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels during the resting phase of the cardiac cycle
Diastolic pressure
________ is the percentage of red blood cells in the blood.
Hematocrit
a positively charged ion
Cation