Chapter 15 - Diagnostics Procedure And Pharmacology

Question 0

Hypothermia

Answer 0

Abnormally low body temperature

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

The evaluation or appraisal of a condition

Question 2

Hyperthermia

Answer 2

Extremely high fever

Question 3

Pulse

Answer 3

Rhythmic pressure against the walls of an artery caused by the contraction of the heart

Question 4

Respiratory rate (RR)

Answer 4

Number of complete respiration per minute

Question 5

Blood pressure

Answer 5

Force of the blood against the walls of the arteries

Question 6

Sphygmomanometer

Answer 6

Instrument used to measure the blood pressure

Question 7

Auscultation

Answer 7

Listening for sounds within the body and is usually performed through a stethoscope

Question 8

Rale

Answer 8

Abnormal rattle or crackle-like respiratory sound during inspiration, also known as crackle

Question 9

Rhonchus

Answer 9

Abnormal sound heard while listening to the chest during inspiration, expiration or both

Question 10

Stridor

Answer 10

Abnormal high-pitched harsh sound heard during inhalation

Question 11

Bruit

Answer 11

Abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery

Question 12

Heart murmur

Answer 12

Abnormal heart sound that is a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

Question 13

Abdominal sounds

Answer 13

Normal noises made by the intestines, also known as bowel sounds

Question 14

Palpation

Answer 14

Examination technique in which the examiner’s hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts

Question 15

Percussion

Answer 15

Diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers

Question 16

Opthalmoscope

Answer 16

Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

Question 17

Otoscope

Answer 17

Instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

Question 18

Speculum

Answer 18

Instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior

Question 19

Stethoscope

Answer 19

Instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

Question 20

Prone position

Answer 20

Patient is lying on the belly with the face down

Question 21

Horizontal recumbent position

Answer 21

Patient is lying on the back with the face up, also known as the supine position

Question 22

Dorsal recumbent position

Answer 22

Patient is lying on the back with the knees bent