Vocational Education 377 - Med Terminology » Spring 2022 » MODULE 9 (Chapter 15)

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Question #1
Match the definition with the correct word part. albumin/o
A.   creatinine
B.   surgical puncture
C.   albumin
D.   calcium
Question #2
Match the definition with the correct word part. calc/i
A.   calcium
B.   surgical puncture
C.   creatinine
D.   glucose
Question #3
Match the definition with the correct word part. -centesis
A.   creatinine
B.   surgical puncture
C.   calcium
D.   glucose
Question #4
Match the definition with the correct word part. creatin/o
A.   creatinine
B.   glucose
C.   calcium
D.   albumin
Question #5
Match the definition with the correct word part. glycos/o
A.   calcium
B.   surgical puncture
C.   glucose
D.   creatinine
Question #6
Match the definition with the correct word part. -graphy
A.   abdomen
B.   blood
C.   surgical incision
D.   the process of producing a picture or record
Question #7
Match the definition with the correct word part. hemat/o
A.   surgical incision
B.   vein
C.   blood
D.   abdomen
Question #8
Match the definition with the correct word part. lapar/o
A.   vein
B.   abdomen
C.   blood
D.   surgical incision
Question #9
Match the definition with the correct word part. -otomy
A.   surgical incision
B.   vein
C.   the process of producing a picture or record
D.   blood
Question #10
Match the definition with the correct word part. phleb/o
A.   vein
B.   blood
C.   surgical incision
D.   abdomen
Question #11
Match the definition with the correct word part. radi/o
A.   sound
B.   direct visual examination
C.   visual examination instrument
D.   radiation
Question #12
Match the definition with the correct word part. -scope
A.   direct visual examination
B.   urine
C.   sound
D.   visual examination instrument
Question #13
Match the definition with the correct word part. -scopy
A.   radiation
B.   urine
C.   direct visual examination
D.   sound
Question #14
Match the definition with the correct word part. son/o
A.   urine
B.   radiation
C.   sound
D.   visual examination instrument
Question #15
Match the definition with the correct word part. -uria
A.   sound
B.   direct visual examination
C.   visual examination instrument
D.   urine
Question #16
Match the definition with the correct term. glycosuria
A.   extremely high fever
B.   the presence of glucose in the urine
C.   abonormally low body temperature
D.   the presence of blood in the urine
Question #17
Match the definition with the correct term. hematuria
A.   the presence of blood in the urine
B.   the presence of ketones in the urine
C.   extremely high fever
D.   abonormally low body temperature
Question #18
Match the definition with the correct term. hyperthermia
A.   the presence of glucose in the urine
B.   the presence of ketones in the urine
C.   extremely high fever
D.   abonormally low body temperature
Question #19
Match the definition with the correct term. hypothermia
A.   the presence of glucose in the urine
B.   abonormally low body temperature
C.   the presence of blood in the urine
D.   the presence of ketones in the urine
Question #20
Match the definition with the correct term. ketonuria
A.   extremely high fever
B.   abonormally low body temperature
C.   the presence of blood in the urine
D.   the presence of ketones in the urine
Question #21
Match the definition with the correct term. ophthalmoscope
A.   instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
B.   instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane
C.   instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
D.   instrument used when measuring blood pressure
Question #22
Match the definition with the correct term. otoscope
A.   instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
B.   instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane
C.   instrument used when measuring blood pressure
D.   instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
Question #23
Match the definition with the correct term. speculum
A.   instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
B.   instrument used when measuring blood pressure
C.   instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
Question #24
Match the definition with the correct term. sphygmomanometer
A.   instrument used when measuring blood pressure
B.   instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
C.   instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
D.   instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane
Question #25
Match the definition with the correct term. stethoscope
A.   instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane
B.   instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal
C.   instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
D.   instrument used when measuring blood pressure
Question #26
Match the definition with the correct term. intradermal
A.   into the middle layers of the skin
B.   directly into a vein
C.   directly into muscle tissue
D.   into the fatty layer just below the skin
Question #27
Match the definition with the correct term. intramuscular
A.   directly into muscle tissue
B.   into the fatty layer just below the skin
C.   absorbed through intact skin
D.   directly into a vein
Question #28
Match the definition with the correct term. intravenous
A.   directly into a vein
B.   absorbed through intact skin
C.   into the fatty layer just below the skin
D.   into the middle layers of the skin
Question #29
Match the definition with the correct term. subcutaneous
A.   directly into muscle tissue
B.   absorbed through intact skin
C.   into the fatty layer just below the skin
D.   into the middle layers of the skin
Question #30
Match the definition with the correct term. transdermal
A.   directly into muscle tissue
B.   into the fatty layer just below the skin
C.   directly into a vein
D.   absorbed through intact skin
Question #31
Match the definition with the correct term. lithotomy position
A.   substance that allows x-rays to pass through
B.   patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
C.   substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
D.   patient lying down on the belly
Question #32
Match the definition with the correct term. prone position
A.   patient lying down on the belly
B.   substance that allows x-rays to pass through
C.   any position in which the patient is lying down
D.   substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
Question #33
Match the definition with the correct term. radiolucent
A.   substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
B.   substance that allows x-rays to pass through
C.   patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D.   any position in which the patient is lying down
Question #34
Match the definition with the correct term. radiopaque
A.   any position in which the patient is lying down
B.   patient lying down on the belly
C.   patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D.   substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
Question #35
Match the definition with the correct term. recumbent
A.   any position in which the patient is lying down
B.   substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
C.   patient lying down on the belly
D.   substance that allows x-rays to pass through
Question #36
The term ____________________ describes listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body.
A.   proteinuria
B.   echocardiography
C.   percussion
D.   auscultation
Question #37
____________________ echocardiography, which is performed from inside the esophagus, is an ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures.
A.   Transesophageal
B.   Rales
C.   Fluoroscopy
D.   Stridor
Question #38
The diagnostic procedure that uses the sound produced by tapping the body surface with the finger is known as ____________________.
A.   palliative
B.   proteinuria
C.   percussion
D.   hematocrit
Question #39
The presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine is known as ____________________.
A.   proteinuria
B.   hematocrit
C.   compliance
D.   endoscope
Question #40
____________________ are abnormal crackle-like respiratory sounds heard when breathing in.
A.   Pyuria
B.   Rales
C.   Stridor
D.   Transesophageal
Question #41
The medical term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.
A.   acupuncture
B.   hematocrit
C.   arthrocentesis
D.   palliative
Question #42
The presence of pus in the urine is known as ____________________.
A.   hematocrit
B.   percussion
C.   pyuria
D.   proteinuria
Question #43
____________________ uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body.
A.   Laparoscopy
B.   Fluoroscopy
C.   Magnetic resonance imaging
D.   Computed tomography
Question #44
The diagnostic test known as ____________________ is an ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart.
A.   echocardiography
B.   endoscope
C.   laparoscopy
D.   fluoroscopy
Question #45
The term ____________________ describes a traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.
A.   acupuncture
B.   hematocrit
C.   laparoscopy
D.   palliative
Question #46
____________________ is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.
A.   Fluoroscopy
B.   Laparoscopy
C.   Ultrasonography
D.   Fluoroscopy
Question #47
The term ____________________ describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells.
A.   hematocrit
B.   bacteriuria
C.   parenteral
D.   placebo
Question #48
A/An ____________________ is a substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it.
A.   palliative
B.   proteinuria
C.   percussion
D.   pyuria
Question #49
The term ____________________ describes the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope.
A.   echocardiography
B.   laparoscopy
C.   fluoroscopy
D.   ultrasonography
Question #50
____________________ (MRI) uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create diagnostic images of any plane through the body.
A.   Multi-layer resonance intelligence
B.   Machine resonance imaging
C.   Magnetic resonance imaging
D.   Magnetic resistance imaging
Question #51
A/An ____________________ is an unexpected response to a drug that is peculiar to the individual.
A.   hematocrit
B.   pyuria
C.   acupuncture
D.   idiosyncratic reaction
Question #52
____________________ is an analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation.
A.   Antipyretic
B.   Acetaminophen
C.   placebo
D.   Ibuprofen
Question #53
The term ____________________ means taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract.
A.   compliance
B.   endoscope
C.   parenteral
D.   bruit
Question #54
The presence of bacteria in the urine is known as ____________________.
A.   Interventional
B.   perfusion
C.   bacteriuria
D.   albuminuria
Question #55
____________________ is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx.
A.   Rales
B.   Stridor
C.   Pyuria
D.   Transesophageal
Question #56
A/An ____________________ is a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a particular medication dangerous or ill advised.
A.   interventional
B.   contraindication
C.   compliance
D.   parenteral
Question #57
____________________ is the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements.
A.   Fluoroscopy
B.   Phlebotomy
C.   Ultrasonography
D.   Urinalysis
Question #58
A/An ____________________ is a small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end that is used for examination.
A.   laparoscopy
B.   fluoroscopy
C.   endoscope
D.   echocardiography
Question #59
The term ____________________ describes the patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional.
A.   parenteral
B.   compliance
C.   contraindication
D.   palliative
Question #60
A/An ____________________ is an abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery.
A.   rhonchi
B.   perfusion
C.   albuminuria
D.   bruit
Question #61
____________________ is the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.
A.   Fluoroscopy
B.   Laparoscopy
C.   Phlebotomy
D.   Ultrasonography
Question #62
The drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness is known as a/an ____________________.
A.   acetaminophen
B.   antipyretic
C.   analgesic
D.   ibuprofen
Question #63
_____________________ is an imaging technique that records the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing.
A.   Urinalysis
B.   Phlebotomy
C.   Ultrasonography
D.   Fluoroscopy
Question #64
A/An ____________________ is a substance that contains no active ingredients but is given for its suggestive effects.
A.   acetaminophen
B.   placebo
C.   antipyretic
D.   analgesic
Question #65
Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever is known as a/an ____________________.
A.   antipyretic
B.   analgesic
C.   placebo
D.   acetaminophen
Question #66
____________________ computerized tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear imaging technique that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs.
A.   Single photo encapsulation
B.   Single photon emission
C.   Simple photo emission
D.   Sample photon emerge
Question #67
The term ____________________ means the flow of blood through an organ.
A.   perfusion
B.   percussion
C.   hematocrit
D.   proteinuria
Question #68
The presence of the protein albumin in the urine is known as ____________________.
A.   albuminuria
B.   creatinuria
C.   calciuria
D.   bacteriuria
Question #69
____________________ radiology is the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy.
A.   contraindication
B.   parenteral
C.   Interventional
D.   compliance
Question #70
The term ____________________ refers to coarse, rattling breath sounds, somewhat like snoring.
A.   perfusion
B.   rhonchi
C.   bruit
D.   albuminuria
Question #71
____________________ (PET) combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas.
A.   Positron emission thermography
B.   Positional elongation tomography
C.   Position emission tomograph
D.   Positron emission tomography
Question #72
The term ____________________ describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac.
A.   arthrocentesis
B.   pericardiocentesis
C.   hematocrit
D.   acupuncture
Question #73
The presence of calcium in the urine is known as ____________________.
A.   albuminuria
B.   bacteriuria
C.   calciuria
D.   creatinuria
Question #74
The term ____________________ describes an increased concentration of creatine in the urine.
A.   creatinuria
B.   bacteriuria
C.   calciuria
D.   albuminuria
Question #75
Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?
A.   ​auscultation
B.   ​vital signs
C.   ​assessment
D.   palpation
Question #76
The placement of medication under the tongue is known as _____ administration.
A.   ​oral
B.   sublingual
C.   ​inhalation
D.   ​rectal
Question #77
Which position is used for examination and treatment of the anterior surface of the body?
A.   dorsal recumbent
B.   ​Sims’ position
C.   ​knee-chest position
D.   ​horizontal recumbent
Question #78
Which term reflects the amount of wastes, minerals, and solids that are present in urine?
A.   urine culture and sensitivity test
B.   ​pH
C.   ​specific gravity
D.   ​drug-screening urine test
Question #79
A/An _____ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.
A.   ​idiosyncratic reaction
B.   ​contraindication
C.   ​drug interaction
D.   paradoxical reaction
Question #80
An elevated _____ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.
A.   ​complete blood cell count
B.   ​platelet count
C.   ​blood urea nitrogen test
D.   erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Question #81
A/an _____ is an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principal response for which the drug was taken.
A.   ​adverse drug reaction
B.   ​tolerance
C.   ​addiction
D.   drug interaction
Question #82
A/An _____ relieves inflammation and pain without affecting consciousness.
A.   ​antidepressant
B.   ​anti-inflammatory
C.   anticonvulsant
D.   ​prescription
Question #83
Which term is also known as cardiopuncture?
A.   centesis
B.   ​cardiocentesis
C.   ​abdominocentesis
D.   ​pericardiocentesis
Question #84
A _____ test is used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant therapy.
A.   ​prothrombin time
B.   ​crossmatch
C.   serum bilirubin
D.   ​c-reactive protein
Question #85
Which term refers to a group of eight specific tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient’s kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels?
A.   arterial blood gas analysis
B.   ​thyroid-stimulating hormone assay
C.   ​lipid panel
D.   ​basic metabolic panel
Question #86
A _____ is a determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood.
A.   ​white blood cell count
B.   red blood cell count
C.   ​total hemoglobin test
D.   ​white blood cell differential count
Question #87
Which term is considered to be the fifth vital sign in certain settings, such as a hospital?
A.   ​respiration
B.   ​blood pressure
C.   pain
D.   ​pulse
Question #88
Which technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?
A.   ​centesis
B.   capillary puncture
C.   ​phlebotomy
D.   ​arterial stick
Question #89
Which term describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient’s body from the entrance to the exit?
A.   ​radiographic projection
B.   ​intraoral radiography
C.   ​extraoral radiography
D.   radiographic positioning
Question #90
Which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body?
A.   ​magnetic resonance imaging
B.   ​Doppler echocardiogram
C.   ​magnetic resonance angiography
D.   cineradiography
Question #91
Which technique is also known as a scintigram?
A.   ​bone scan
B.   ​nuclear scan
C.   ​thyroid scan
D.   radiograph
Question #92
A _____ drug is sold under the name given the drug by the manufacturer.
A.   generic
B.   ​over-the-counter
C.   ​brand-name
D.   ​prescription
Question #93
The primary active ingredient in _____ is capsaicin.
A.   ​antipyretic
B.   ​pain-relieving creams
C.   ​ibuprofen
D.   acetaminophen
Question #94
_____ medicine is a general term for practices and systems of health care that are used to supplement conventional, or Western, treatments.
A.   ​Allopathic
B.   Alternative
C.   ​Complementary
D.   ​Integrative
Question #95
The practice of _____ involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousandfold in water or alcohol.
A.   traditional Chinese medicine
B.   ​Ayurvedic medicine
C.   ​homeopathy
D.   ​naturopathy
Question #96
Which term refers to a type of treatment in which a patient follows verbal prompts to envision a specific, peaceful location in detail?
A.   ​guided imagery
B.   ​biofeedback
C.   mindfulness meditation
D.   ​hypnosis
Question #97
A form of massage that uses soft-tissue manipulation focusing on applying pressure to trigger points to treat injuries and alleviate pain is known as _____.
A.   ​osteopathic manipulative therapy
B.   acupressure
C.   ​neuromuscular therapy
D.   ​myofascial release
Question #98
Which term refers to an abnormal heart sound that is most commonly a sign of defective heart valves?
A.   ​diastolic
B.   systolic
C.   ​abdominal sounds
D.   ​heart murmur
Question #99
A _____ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other forms of radiant energy.
A.   phlebotomist
B.   ​pharmacist
C.   ​interventional radiology
D.   ​radiologist
Question #100
In the Sims’ position the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back.
A.   True
B.   False

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