A words

Question 1

abduction

Answer 1

move body part away from midline

Question 2

abrasion

Answer 2

erode away surface

Question 3

acute

Answer 3

immediate, sudden onset

Question 4

adduction

Answer 4

move body part towards midline

Question 5

adverse reaction

Answer 5

unintended reaction to medication

Question 6

alkalosis

Answer 6

blood pH 7.5 and above

Question 7

allergic reaction

Answer 7

local to systemic reaction to foreign agent beyond normal level

Question 8

alopecia

Answer 8

hair loss

Question 9

ampule

Answer 9

single dose medication in glase of plastic container

Question 10

anaphylaxis

Answer 10

acute systemic reaction to antigen, hyper sensitivity

Question 11

antipyretic

Answer 11

inhibits pyrogen formation, feaver reducer

Question 12

antiseptic

Answer 12

agent prevent growth of pathogens

Question 13

anuria

Answer 13

failure to produce urine, <100 ml for 24 hours

Question 14

anemia

Answer 14

a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness

Question 15

Anus

Answer 15

opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body

Question 16

apex

Answer 16

top of …

Question 17

Aphagia

Answer 17

trouble swallowing

Question 18

Apnea

Answer 18

temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep

Question 19

Ascites

Answer 19

fluid collection in peritoneal cavity

Question 20

Abscess

Answer 20

An abscess is a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection.

Question 21

Asepsis

Answer 21

the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Question 22

Assessment

Answer 22

Collection of objective and subjective data from patient and others. The gathering of information about a patient’s physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual status

Question 23

ataxia

Answer 23

loss of motor control

Question 24

Atelectasis

Answer 24

Alveolar collapse. A complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung.

Question 25

Atresia

Answer 25

The absence or abnormal narrowing of an opening or passage in the body.

Question 26

Atrophy

Answer 26

loss of tissue in disease process, waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.

Question 27

Auditory

Answer 27

of hearing

Question 28

Auscultation

Answer 28

The action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical diagnosis.

Question 29

Axillary

Answer 29

related to arm pit area