Medical Terminology
Which term means "noncancerous"
benign or malignant
Benign!
Abduction or Adduction
Adduction
A ringing or buzzing in the ears would be known as..?
Vertigo or Tinnitus or Nystagmus
Tinnitus
True or False:
An Sp02 of 80% is normal for an adult
FALSE
95-100% is ideal for an adult
Your patient has blurred vision and dizziness immediately upon standing. Which of the following might they have?
a.Orthostatic Hypotension
b.Ménière's Disease
c. Diplopia
a. Orthostatic hypotension
The term "angio" refers to which of the following?
Vessel or Fluid or Joint
Vessel
Right Ventricle or Left atrium or Left Ventricle
Left Ventricle
A collection of blood in the pleural cavity would be known as...?
Hemostasis or Hemoptysis or Hemothorax
Hemothorax
True or False:
A newborn's respiratory rate is between 20-30 breaths per minute
FALSE: 30-60 breaths per minute
A patient presents with a headache, dizziness, difficulty speaking, and facial drooping. Which of the following might they have?
a.Hydrocephalus
b. Stroke
c. Meningitis
b. Stroke
The term "hypoglossal" refers to which of the following?
Above the lips or Within the throat or Below the tongue
Below the Tongue!
Which of the following is the largest bone in the body?
Humerus or Ilium or Femur
Femur
An elevated _______ indicated the presence of inflammation in the body
Platelet count or Hemoglobin test or Erythrocyte Sed Rate
Erythrocyte Sed Rate
True or False:
Stroke volume is the amount of blood that leaves the heart per minute
FALSE
That is cardiac output!
Rho gam is most often used to treat____ mothers that have a ____ infant.
A: RH positive, RH positive
B: RH positive, RH negative
C: RH negative, RH positive
D: RH negative, RH negative
C: RH negative, RH positive
The elbow is what to the wrist?
Proximal or Distal or Lateral
Which of the following organs is responsible for detoxifying blood?
Liver or Pancreas or Gallbladder
Liver - Think about alcohol ;)
Inflammation to the connective tissues that enclose the spinal cord and the brain would be known as what?
Meningitis or Encephalitis or Myelopathy
Meningitis
True or False:
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medication
TRUE:
Oseltamivir also known as Tamiflu
When should a nurse weigh a patient to obtain the most accurate weight?
a. Right after eating
b. 2 to 3 hours after eating
c. At the same time everyday
d. Right when they wake up
c. At the same time every day
Which of the following refers to a red blood cell?
Erythrocyte or Leukocyte or Platelet
Erythrocyte
How many lobes does the right lung have?
3 or 2 or 1
3
An accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) would be caused by which of the following?
Cardiomegaly or L. sided HF or Unstable angina
L. sided Heart Failure
True or False:
Antidiuretic hormone increases urine output
False
Which of these is not a sign of impending death?
a. Cooled extremities
b. Labored breathing
c. Unstable blood pressure
d. Increase in appetite
d. Increase in appetite - You will probably not be hungry when dying...