assignment questions exam 3 Flashcards
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
ascites
a patient who has hepatitis has a disorder of his/her
liver
difficult, painful swallowing
dysphagia
difficulty in digestion
dyspepsia
pertaining to the stomach
gastric
mrs. watkins is being treated for a duodenal ulcer, her ulcer is located in the
first section of the small intestine
without appetite
anorexia
vomiting blood is called
hematemesis
twisting of intestines
volvulus
tiny projections in the walls of the small intestines
villi
the suffix -stomy
new opening
the suffix -pepsia means
digestion
the process of chewing is called
mastication
the combining form that means the same as lingu/o is
gloss/o
the combining form celi/o means
abdomen
surgical repair of the abdomen
abdominoplasty
rhythm like muscular contractoins of the GI tract and other tubular structures
peristalsis
the suffix -ptysis means
spitting
hemoptysis
spitting up blood from the lungs
hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
arthroscopy
visual examination of the joint
bending at a joint
flexion
cracking sound heard when ends of bones rub against each other
crepitus
dorsiflexion
bending of the foot backward
inflammation of bone and bone marrow
osteomyelitis
kyphosis
posterior curve in the thoracic region
lordosis
anterior curve of spine
pronation
turning the palm backward
softening of bones
osteomalacia
you detect a pulsatile, blowing sound in the area just inferior to the xiphoid process, how would you describe this sound
systolic bruit
your patient has a UTI, which of the following would indicate renal involvement
CVA tenderness
what is the name for the protrusion of abdominal organs through a muscular defect around the umbilicus
umbilical hernia
pain in the right upper quadrant could be related to which of the following structures
liver, gall bladder, right kidney
pain on the release of hand pressure during abdominal palpation is indicative of what condition
peritoneal inflammation
a nurse is caring for a patient with a lower extremity trauma, the nurse should take all the actions except
apply heat
which of the following activities would be hard for a person with limited abduction of the hip
getting into a car
what is the term for an audible and palpable crunchinig in a joint
crepitation
moving the toes and foot upward is called
dorsiflexion
range of motion in the shoulder is limited to flexion and extension (T or F)
false
conjunctivits is
inflammation of the outer layer of exposed eye
diplopia
double vision
sensitivity to light
photophobia
partial loss of sight, also known as lazy eye
amblyopia
mydriasis
enlarged pupil
impairment of vision as a result of old age
presbyopia
farsightedness
hyperopia
ataxia
persistent of unsteadiness on the feet
encephal/o
brain
the suffix -algia means
pain
a nurse is assessing the eyes of a patient who has experienced a subconjunctival hemorrhage related to vomiting; which of the following findings would the nurse expect
defined reddened area of the sclera
a nurse is assessing the mouth of a client who has candidiasis, what should the nurse expect
white patches on tongue
what cranial nerve is tested by having patient move head and shoulders against resistance
CN XI
what color is the cornea
clear
where is the maxillary sinus located
under the eyes
patient who has a Glasgow Coma Scale rating of 15 is in a coma
false
impairment of vision as a result of old age
presbyopia
the common name eardrum refers to what medical location
tympanic membrane
partial loss of sight, also known as lazy eye
amblyopia
partial paralysis of either the right or the left side of the body
hemiparesis
