Medical Terminology
enlargement of the heart caused by a medical condition
Cardiomegaly
the various chemical processes that allow the cell to reproduce, grow, maintain and repair itself
metabolism
the digestive tract including its parts and support structures is considered a(an)
body system
the openings in the cranium (due to malformation of the skull) which feel soft in an infant
fontanels
a narcotic drug overdose depresses the respiratory centers. what is the disease mechanism that affects the cellular level
hypoxia
the respiratory rate for an adult is what
12-20 breaths per minute
if a laceration starts near the armpit and extends toward the armpit... its terminal point is described as how relative to its beginning point?
medial
the normal human blood pH
7.3-7.4
a structure located in the retroperitoneal space instead of the peritoneal cavity
kidneys; pancreas
the age range for a neonate
0-30 days
a mountain climber nears 12,000 ft in climbing. it is now increasingly difficult to catch their breath. why?
the reduced volume of atmospheric oxygen (the altitude)
is the following set of vitals within the range considered homeostatic for an adult: BP 120/78, HR 89, 18 breaths per minute, ph of 7.38
yes
inflammation of a vein near an IV site
phlebitis
blood transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the various body systems while simultaneously returning which byproduct of cellular metabolism?
carbon dioxide
a patient tells you that she is weak and has a history of low iron. Why should you be concerned? You know that iron serves what function?
should a 3-month-old be able to: a) respond to name; b) reach for toys; c) roll over; d) babble sounds
reach for toys
the effect of COPD on lung compliance
lungs compliance becomes excessive as elasticity decreases
the normal respiratory rate for a newborn is
30-60 breaths per minute
tracheostomy
muscle that can be used on command and can respond to certain reflexes
skeletal (striated) voluntary
your patient has several rib fractures. she is unable to take a deep breath. she is having headaches, nausea and weakness. you suspect she is acidotic. how does the GI/GU system try to re-establish homeostasis?
the kidneys retain increased amounts of bicarbonate
how does the fetus receive antibodies
through the placenta
42-year-old female with a cast on her leg 4 weeks ago. now complaining of severe chest pain and diff breathing. has cyanosis, anxiety, hr of 124 beats per minute and bp of 96/68. You believe she is in shock. What is the most likely cause?
pulmonary embolism
you suspect a 75-year-old male is presenting with septic shock; hr is 102, rr is 24 breaths per minute, no fever (slightly hypothermic) and a history of UTI. Why is he hypothermic?
he has poor thermoregulation and vasodilation; he is elderly and they do not present with fever
the substance that lines the alveoli; helps prevent their collapse and ensure proper gas exchange
surfactant
the most abundant intracellular cation is
potassium
male patient with chest pain; VS 90/62 and irregular pulse; what could be the cause?
mechanical malfunction of the heart; myocardial infarction
what reflexive action is effective immediately after birth?
sucking
a patient with substantial chest trauma has a decreased level of responsiveness with cool moist skin. he is in respiratory distress and has a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. you believe he has a tension pneumothorax. give an additional symptom of this condition.
jugular vein distention and absent breath sounds on one or both sides
when circulation ceases, how long does it take for brain cells to die
4 to 6 minutes