Common Terminology

Question 1

Dyspnea

Answer 1

Labored or difficult breathing

Question 2

Orthopnea

Answer 2

Difficulty breathing when supine

Question 3

Polyuria

Answer 3

Greatly increased urine output

Question 4

Anasarca

Answer 4

Severe, generalized edema

Question 5

Acidosis:

Answer 5

Causing pH to drop below 7.35

Question 6

Acrocyanosis

Answer 6

A bluish discoloration of the hands and feet

Question 7

Anion:

Answer 7

Carries a negative charge

Question 8

Alopecia:

Answer 8

Hair loss

Question 9

Alkalosis:

Answer 9

PH above 7.45

Question 10

A febrile

Answer 10

Without fever

Question 11

Ataxia

Answer 11

Lack of muscle coordination

Question 12

Apnea:

Answer 12

Absence of breathing

Question 13

Anuria:

Answer 13

The failure of the kidneys to produce urine; output less than 100mL/day

Question 14

Bradypnea:

Answer 14

RR less than 10 breaths/min

Question 15

Bradykinesia:

Answer 15

Slowed movements due to muscle rigidity

Question 16

Babinski reflex

Answer 16

The fanning and extension of the toes or flex ion of the toes due to gentle stroking on the sole of the foot

Question 17

Biliary colic

Answer 17

A severe, steady pain in the epigastric region or right upper quadrant of the abdomen

Question 18

Diuresis:

Answer 18

AKA polyuria

The production and excretion of abnormally large amounts of urine