Exam 4 Quizzes Flashcards
ELISA is a diagnositic test for
HIV
ELISA stands for
enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
the blood test to evaluate the effectiveness of the anticaogulant drug coumadin is
prothrombin time
coagulation
the formation of a blood clot by platelets and the clotting factors
a complete blood count with differential determines
type of cells in the blood; number of cells in the blood; and characteristics of various cells
the combining form erythr/o- means
red
the suffix -penia means
condition of deficiency
the combing form thromb/o- means
blood clot
the procedure to remove red bone marrow from the posterior iliac crest of the hip bone is known as
bone marrow aspiration
in the term leukemia; the combining form leuk/o- means
white
phlembotomy is also known as
venipuncture
the abbreviation PT can stand for physical therapy or physical therapst. However; when referring to blood tests; PT stands for
prothrombin time
the fluid portion of the blood is the
plasma
T or F? When Rh factor is present the blood is Rh positive. Without the factore; the blood is Rh negative
TRUE
the procedure to remove red bone marrow from the posterior iliac crest of the hip bone is known as
bone marrow aspiration
T or F? In the term hemoglobin; the combining form hem/o means blood
TRUE
A condtion in which the number of erythrocytes in the blood is decreased
anemia
Type of anemia with a genetic problem in the structure of hemoglobin that cayses abnormally shaped red blood cells
sickle cell anemia
T or F? Clotting factors include a series of 10 protein factors that are released either from platelets or injured tissue or are producted by the liver.
FALSE
Which of the followin is/are NOT considered lymph tissue(s)? A. Peyer’s Patches B. Adrenal glands C. Tonsils and adenoids D. Appendix
B. Adrenal Glands
T or F? Erythrocytes are white blood cells
FALSE
The combing form ven/i- means
vein
T or F? During a blood transfusion; the patient received either whole blood or white blood cells
FALSE
Splenomegaly means the spleen is
enlarged
A generalized swelling of an arm or leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes is known as
lymphedema
The patient appeared pales and complained of being tired. Examination of her blood showed microcytic; hypochromic red blood cells. Her condition most likely is
iron deficiency anemia
The prefix pan- means
all
Blood that is collected; filtered; and returned to the patient during surgery is know as
autologous blood
Hemophilia is caused by an abnormal gene on
chromsome x carried by the mother
An area of any size of hemorrhage under the skin
contusion
term that means itching
pruritus
reddish discoloration of the skin
erythema
little pimple containing pus
pustules
any area of visible damage on the skin; whether it is from disease or injury
lesion
layer of skin under the epidermis
dermis
gray-to-black discoloration of the skin in area where the tissue has died
necrosis
pinpoint hemorrhages in the skin from ruptured capillaries
petechiae
any type of skin lesion that is pink to red; flat or raised; pruritic or nonpruritic
rash
medical or surgical procedure in which necrotic tissue is removed from a burn; wound; or ulcer
debridement
the congenital abnormality in which the skin and soft tissues are joined between the fingers or toes is known as
syndactyly
a medical procedure that involves using a curette to scrape off the superficial part of a skin lesion is
curettage
T or F? An autograft uses a skin graft taken from another part of the patient’s body
TRUE
Severe systemic allergic reaction thaty can be life threatening
anaphylaxis
T or F? Mohs’ surgery is a surgical procedure to remove skin cancer; particulary tumors with irregular shapes and depth
TRUE
T or F? Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that uses synthetic plastic to provide a temporary covering of skin over a burn or wound
FALSE
a general word for any area of visible damage to the skin is
lesion
fibrous tissue composed of collagen that replaces injured skin tissue as the injury heals is know as
cicatrix
white depigmented areas of skin are called
vitiligo
the sebaceous glands are which type of gland
exocrine glands
T or F? The excisional biopsy uses a scalpel to make an incision into part of a large lesion to remove a wedge of it
FALSE
T or F? Medical procedure in which a solution of the protein collagen is injected into wrinkles or acne scars is know as protein injections
FALSE
freckels or age spots are
macules
which is the medical word for baldness
alopecia
cells from plants and animals can act as ______ to senstive individuals
allergens
a disease of the skin in which the blood vessels of the face are dilated; the skin is very reddened; and the nose can become enlarged and knobby is called
acne rosacea
which skin lesion is elevated and is semisolid or contains some fluid
cyst
the patient required ______ for the removal of his necrotic tissue from a wound
debridement
an excessive; abnormally large scar is a
keloid
which of the followind does the dermis not contain: nerves; sweat glands; arteries; keratin
keratin
T or F? During a needle aspiration; a needle is used to aspirate the fluid content in a cyst
TRUE
any inflammation of the skin is know as
dermatitis
the constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as
exfoliation
this term refers to infestation of parasitic mites that tunnel under the skin and produce vesicles
scabies
the use of a rapidly spinning wire brush or diamond surface to mechanically scrape the epidermis is
dermabrasion
T or F? Botox injections are used to relax wrinkles
TRUE
Which is the correct spelling for an autoimmune disorder characterized by deterioration of collagen in the skin and connnective tissue
systemic lupus erythematosus
a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a skin lesion for the purpose of diagnosis is called
biopsy
T or F? A bedsore is also know as a debubitus ulcer
TRUE
a patient was recently in contact with poison ivy; He is now experiencing server itching. Another word for itching is
pruritus
The word partly dactyly means
condition of fingers or toes
T or F? The word part poly means condition
FALSE
The abbreviation SLE stands for
systemic lupus erythematosus
acne vulgaris is characterized by papules; pustules; and ____
comedos
Paronychia is inflammation and infection of the skin along the cuticle due to
bacteria
Examples of a nevus are
port-wine stain and moles
a congenital skin tumor composed of dilated blood vessels is know as a/an
hemangioma
the term that means difficulty speaking or understanding words
dysphagia
term that means muscle weakness on one side
hemiparesis
the diagnostic procedure to record the electrical activity of the brain
electroencephalography
the abbreviation for the diagnostic procedure to record the electrical activity of the brain
EEG
the medical procedure to obtain cerebrospinal fluid
lumbar puncture
the abbreviation for the medical procedure to obtain cerebrospinal fluid
LP
part of the central nervous system that is housed within the bony cranium
brain
a surgical incision into the cranium to expose brain tissue
craniotomy
the combing term crani/o means
cranium; skull
in the medical term “hemiparesis” the word part “-paresis” means
weakness
the suffix graphy means
process of recording
a cerebrovascular accident is also known as
stroke
T or F? Photophobia is defined as fear of having your picture taken
FALSE
the combing form encephal/o means
brain
T or F? when referring to spinal cord injuries; paraplegia occurs from an injury to the lower spinal cord and results in paralysis of the legs
TRUE
The combining form hydr/o means
water
the space beneath the arachnoid layer of the meninges and is filled with cerebrospinal fluid is know as
sebarachnoid space
the combining form myel/o means all of these EXCEPT: Muscle; bone marrow; spinal cord; myelin
Muscle
the combining form phot/o means
light
the four hollow chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are know as
ventricles
if a person is driving a car and suddenly falls asleep; he/she may be diagnosed as having
narcolepsy
cranial nerves consist of ___ pairs of nerves that originate in the brain
12
Dementia that is most often associated with old age is know as
senile dementia
T or F? A petit mal seizure can be described as unconsciousness with excessive motor activity where the body alternates between excessive muscle tone with rigidity and jerking muscle contractions in the extremities. Usually tongue biting occurs and sometimes incontinence
FALSE
the general category for any type of disease or injury to a nerve
neuropathy
the combing form pleg/o means
paralysis
the combing form cephal/o means
head
T or F? A grand mal seizure can be described as unconsciousness with excessive motor activity where the body alternates between excessive muscle tone with rigidity and jerking muscle contractions in the extremities. Usually tongue biting occurs and sometimes incontinence
TRUE
T or F? When referring to spinal cord injuries; quadriplegia occurs from an injury to the upper spinal cord and results in paralysis of all four extremities
TRUE
The autonomic nervous system is the division of the nervous system that carries nerve impulses to the heart;___; and glands
involuntary smooth muscles
The hollow cavity inside the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord and the origins of the spinal nerves is know as the
spinal cavity
T or F? The spinal cord joins the medulla oblongata of the brain and extends down to the thalamus
FALSE
The abbreviation for a temporary lack of oxygenated blood to an area of the brain is
TIA
The congenital genetic defect in which there are three of chromosome 21; instead of the noraml two; is known as
Down Syndrome
T or F? The central nervous System is the division of the nervous system that includes the cranium and the spinal cord
FALSE
T or F? A bundle of individual neurons makes up the arachnoid layer of the meninges
FALSE
T or F? The brain is the largest organ of the nervous system
TRUE
T or F? The rounded dome of bone at the top of the skull is the cerebrum
FALSE
With cerebral palsy; the extent of involvemnet varies by can include all of the following except: Seizures; migraine headaches; lack of coordination; spastic muscles
migraine headaches
A sleep study test is also known as a
polysomnography
T or F? The combining form phas/o means communicate
FALSE
The outermost layer of the meninges is known as the
dura mater
A recurring condition in which a group of neurons in the brain spontaneously sends out electrical impulses in an abnormal; uncontrolled way is known as
epilepsy
T or F? Surgery is the only treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
FALSE
T or F? Carpal tunel syndrome is caused by repetitive motions of the hand and wrist
TRUE
T or F? Carpal tunel syndrome is caused when swelling of tendons compresses the median nerve
TRUE
T or F? Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome includes rest and splinting the wrist
TRUE
T or F? Neuritis is inflammation or infection of a nerve
TRUE
T or F? Neurofibromatosis is a hereditary disease with multiple malignant tumors
FALSE
T or F? Neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve or any of the specialized cells of the nervous system
TRUE
T or F? Polyneuritis is a generalized inflammation of many nerves in one part of the body or all the nerves in the body
TRUE
The division of the nervous system that includes the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves is know as the
peripheral nervous system
The combining form esthes/o means
feeling
T or F? Migraine headaches often occur on just one side of the head
TRUE
The word part -cele means
hernia
