Chapter 24

Question 1

the study of blood and its components

Answer 1

hematology

Question 2

the separation of blood an dis the amount of blood cells in relation to the amount of plasma

Answer 2

hematocrit

Question 3

method of injecting a dye into an artery and obtaining an x-ray study of blood vessels, tumors, and lesion

Answer 3

angiography

Question 4

inspection of the interior of the tracheobronchial tree through a bronchoscope

Answer 4

bronchoscopy

Question 5

introduction of a catheter into the heart chambers to confirm a diagnosis or to evaluate the extent of the disease process

Answer 5

cardiac catheterization

Question 6

gynecologic examination that uses the colposcope to examine the walls of the vagina and the cervix

Answer 6

colposcopy

Question 7

examination of the biliary system done through a flexible endoscope and instillation of contrast medium into the ampulla of vater of the pancreas

Answer 7

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograhpy

ercp

Question 8

endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

Answer 8

esohagogastroduodenoscopy

EGD

Question 9

branch of anatomy dealing with the structure, composition, and function of tissue

Answer 9

histology

Question 10

injection of a dye into a vein to show urine flow through the renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder on x-ray examination

Answer 10

intravenous pyelography

IVP

Question 11

insertion of a hollow needle into the subarachnoid space between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae to w/draw cerebrospinal fluid

Answer 11

lumbar puncture

Question 12

noninvasive method, based on magnetic fields, of visualizing soft tissue w/out the use of contrast media or ionizing radiation

Answer 12

magnetic resonance imaging

MRI

Question 13

a needle puncture of the abdomen to remove ascites fluid, perform a lavage, or initiate peritoneal dialysis

Answer 13

paracentesis

Question 14

examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a sigmoidoscope

Answer 14

proctosigmoidoscopy

Question 15

insertion of a needle through the chest wall to the pleural space to drain fluid or air or to instill medication

Answer 15

thoracentesis

Question 16

WBC range

Answer 16

4.5-11.0

Question 17

RBC range

Answer 17

4.6-5.4

Question 18

low red blood cell count

Answer 18

anemias

Question 19

shows the bloods capacity to transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues

Answer 19

hemoglobin testing

Question 20

test to check the liver

Answer 20

• bilirubin
• alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
• alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
• albumin

Question 21

test to check the kidneys

Answer 21

• blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• creatine kinase (CK)
• troponins

Question 22

normal platelet count

Answer 22

150,000-400,000