Exam 2 Quizzes Flashcards
Blood test to measure the levels of enzymes that are released into the blood when myocardial cells die
Cardiac enzymes
Diagnostic procedure in which the patient’s heart rate and rhythm are continuously monitored as an outpatient for 24 hrs
Holter Monitor
An elevated level of fats in the blood is known as
hyperlipidemia
The abbrevation for which suregery is pronounced as “cabbage”
coronary artery bypass graft
cardiomegaly is the medical word for
heart enlargement
the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is the
tricuspid valve
Blood pressure is measured with this instrument and a stethoscope
sphygmomanometer
Mild to severe chest pain casued by ischemia of the myocardium is called
angina pectoris
T or F? a structure that opens and closes to control the flow of blood is called a valve
TRUE
T of F? A PTCA is a surgical procedure in which an automated device is implanted to control the heart rate and rhythm
FALSE
T or F? The term “prosthetic” heart valve indicated that the heart valve has been replaced
TRUE
The smallest brance of an artery is known as a/an
arteriole
Which Surgical procedure is done to provide the myocardium with a new sources of blood supply when a coronary aretery is occluded?
coronary artery bypass graft
Which word means elevated blood pressure
hypertension
T or F? The surgical procedure to remove an aneyrysm is called CABG
FALSE
The abbreviation SA stands for
Sinoatrial node
The combining form sphygm/o- means
pulse
T or F? a holter monitor is used to check the patient’s heart rate at home for 24 hours
TRUE
The abbreviation for arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries is
CAD
This patient is noted as having a history of MVP. What does the abbreviation represent in medical terms
Mitral valve prolapse
Josie Robinson also is noted as having a history of PVS. What does this abbreviation represent?
Premature ventricular contraction
According to the report; the patient experienced an episode of elevated blood pressure; this is also called
hypertension
According to the report; no arrhythmia was noted. Arrhythmia means
irregularity in the rate or rhythm of the heart
Some cardiomegaly was noted. Cardiomegaly means
enlargement of the heart
This is an abnormal heart sound created by turbulence as blood leaks past a defective heart valve
murmur
When an artery wall becomes narrower and narrower due to plaque growing; it is known as
atherosclerosis
This abbreviation represents hypertension
HTN
the patient also had CAD as a discharge diagnosis; this is
coronary artery disease
complete absense of a heart beat
cardiac arrest
The spinal column is divided into five different regions. Correct names and order (from top to bottom) of those five regions?
Cervical; thoracic; lumbar; sacrum; coccyx
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
5
What is the purpose of an “intervertebral disk”? A. It is a point of attachment for several muscles B. It fits into the atlas to form a joint that allows the head to move from side to side C. It allows the scapula to move freely in several directions as the shoulder moves D. It acts as a cushion to absorb impact during body movement
D. It acts as a cushion to absorb impact during body movement
Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints; particulary the joints of the knees and hips because these joints are: A. ball and socket joints B. large weight bearing joints C. Easily overstretched D. Easily fractured
B. Large weight bearing joints
The root word “oste/o” means:
bone
The correct definition for osteoporosis is: A. Abnormal softening of the bones B. abnormal thinning of the bone structure C. Chronic inflammation of the bone structure D. Infection of the bones
B. Abnormal thinning of the bone structure
With osteoporosis; spontaneous fractures of the hip or femur can occur. This type of fracture is known as a: A. Pathological B. Comminuted C. Compression D. Closed
A. Pathological
With osteoporosis; the bone becomes porous and this can result in a ____ fracture as the vertebra collapses on itself A. Closed B. Comminuted C. Compresion D. Pathological
C. Compression
Which of the following statements is NOT true: A. The abbreviateion for osteoarthritis is OA. B. The root lumb/o means lower back. C. The lumbar vertebrae are locataed in the neck. D. The root thorac/o means thorax or chrest
C. The lumbar vertebrea are located in the neck
What is the medical word for collar bone?
Clavicle
T or F? Scintigraphy is a surgical procedure that uses an athroscope inserted into the joint to visualize the inside of a joint and its structures?
FALSE
An X-ray; CT or MRI image in which contrast dye is injected into the joint is known as a/an:
Arthrogram
The shart of a long bone is called the:
diaphysis
Which is the medical word for the lower arm bone that lies on the tumb side of the forearm?
Radius
Which is a fracture in which the bone is crushed into several pieces?
Comminuted
A pathological fracture is caused by: A. A disease process B. a traumatic injury C. an error during a medical procedure D. an accident
A. A disease process
The abbreviation used for a broken bone is:
Fx
Which is the medical word for the tailbone?
Coccyx
T or F? Arthrocentesis is done by removing fluid from bone with a needle or trocar
FALSE
What fracture below normally occurs in the vertebrae? A. Greenstick B. Hairline C. Colles’ D. Compression
D. Compression
T or F? The scapula or shoulder blade is a triangular-shaped bone on either side of the vertebral column in the upper back
TRUE
T of F? The two bones of the lower leg ar the tibia and femur.
FALSE
This type of arthritis affects the connective tissues; particulary the joints.
Rheumatoid
Which section of the vertebrae is located in the lower back A. Cervical B. Ventral C. Thoracic D. Lumbar
D. Lumbar
The non-medical term for kyphosis is:
humpback
T or F? The thoracic vertebrae are located in the neck.
FALSE
The humerus is the: A. larger of the two bones in the lower leg. B. smaller of the two bones in the lower leg C. bone in the upper arm D. bone in the upper leg
C. Bone in the upper arm
Which surgical procedure might be performed to correct a deformity associated with hallux valgus?
Bunionectomy
The abbreviation RLE stands for:
Right lower extremity
The shouldermuscle that raises the shoulder; pulls the shoulder blades together; and elevates the clavicle is know as the
trapezius
The abbreviation EMG stands for
Electromyography
A diagnositc procedure to diagnose muscle disease or nerve damage where a needle electrode is inserted into a muscle and electrical activity is recorded as the muscle contracts and relaxes
EMG
The abbreviation PT stands for
physical therapy
The abbreviation for activities of daily living
ADLs
The definition of abduction is
moving a body part away from the midline
When speaking of orthopedics; the abbreviation ROM means range of motion. However; in other medical documentaion; ROM may be an abbreviation that stands for
rupture of membranes
The definition of flexion is
beding of a joint to decrease the angle between to bones or two body parts
The definition of extension is
straightening and extending a joint to increase the angle between two bones or two body parts
Rotation is defined as
moving a body part around its axis
The correct spelling for the most common and most severe form of muscular dystrophy
Duchenne’s
T or F? A rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor that arises from striated or skeletal muscle
TRUE
Moving a body part around its axis is known as
Rotation
T or F? Turning the palm of the hand upward is called extension
FALSE
T of F? The origin is the beginning of a muscle were it is attached to a stationary or nearly stationary bone of the skeleton
TRUE
The loss of muscle bulk in one or more muscles is known as
atrophy
The thin connective tissue sheet around each muscle or groups of muscles is known as
fascia
Trigger points; areas on a patient’s body that are tender to touch and feel firm; are indicative of which condition
Fibromyalgia
The large muscle of the buttocks that one sits on is the
Gluteus maximus
The gastrocnemius muscle bends…
the foot downward
Which is a cordlike; nonelastic; white fibrous band of connective tissue
tendon
The masseter muscle is used for
chewing
T or F? The word “hamstring” is a collective name for the 2 muscles on the posterior aspect of the thigh
FALSE
Shortening of the length of all the muscle fibers and of the muscle itself is known as
contraction
A rotator cuff tear occurs at the
shoulder
A disorder of the hand that creates a flexion deformity of the fingers is called
Dupuytren’s contracture
The definition for adduction is
moving a body oart toward the midline of the body
T of F? Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles
TRUE
Which of the muscles below is in the shoulder and is responsible for raising and lowering the arm and also abducts the arm? A. triceps brachii B. Trapezius C. Biceps brachii D. Deltoid
D. Deltoid
Which term below is a semisolid or fluid containing cyst that develops on a tendon; often on the wrist; hand or foot
Ganglion
The surgical procedure for removal of a ganglion from a tendon is know as a/an
ganglionectomy
T or F? The origin is the beginning of a muscle where it is attacted to a stationary or nearly stationary bone of the skeleton
TRUE
The patient was in a comma for a long time in a nursig home. He eventually developed ______ or abnorma; fixed position in which his muscles were permanetly fixeed
contractures
COTA is the abbreviation for
Certified occupational therapy assistant
Moving a body part away from the midline is known as
abduction
Which muscle s the muscle of the shoulder that raises the shoulder; pulls the shoulder blades together; and elvevates the clavicle? It also turns the head from side to side
trapezius
A genetic disorder that causes progressive weakness as the muscle tissue turns to fat is known as
Muscular dystrophy
T or F? The beginning of a skeletal muscle where it is attached is known as the origin and the ending point of attachment is know as the inversion.
FALSE
The abbreviation ADLs stands for
Activities of daily living
The neck musle that goes from ear to tge collarbone and sternum is the
Sternocleidomastoid
Which is an uncomfortable twitching of the muscle of the legs; particulary the calf muscles; along with indescribable tingling; aching; or crawling insect sensation
restless leg syndrome
