Definitions One

Question 1

hypopnea

Answer 1

shallow respirations

Question 2

asthma

Answer 2

condition in which tubes of bronchial tree become obstructed

Question 3

pleurisy

Answer 3

lining of the lung becomes inflamed

Question 4

tidal volume

Answer 4

amount of air inhaled and exhaled during normal respirations

Question 5

peak flow meter

Answer 5

instrument used to monitor the amount of air breathed in and out of lungs

Question 6

urinalysis

Answer 6

process to study urine

Question 7

hematology

Answer 7

study of conditions or diseases concerning blood

Question 8

microbiology

Answer 8

study of microorganisms

Question 9

arrhythmia

Answer 9

irregular heart activity resulting in loss of rhythm

Question 10

glycosuria

Answer 10

high levels of glucose in urine

Question 11

echocardiogram

Answer 11

use of sound waves to test heart for structural or functional abnormalities

Question 12

ventricular fibrillation

Answer 12

quivering of the heart, life threatening

Question 13

cystoscopy

Answer 13

use of cystoscope to view the urinary bladder through the urethra

Question 14

catheterization

Answer 14

procedure where a catheter is placed through a major artery

Question 15

reagent

Answer 15

chemically treated substance used in testing that acts in a specific way

Question 16

apnea

Answer 16

without breath

Question 17

tachycardia

Answer 17

heart rate above 100 bpm

Question 18

atrial fibrillation

Answer 18

heart rate of 350-500 bpm, p waves non distinct

Question 19

electrodes

Answer 19

skin sensors used in testing to monitor activity of irgans

Question 20

bradycardia

Answer 20

heart rate under 60 bpm