Final Exam Flashcards
tightly coiled, spiral-shaped bacteria are called :
spirochetes
the organism that causes whooping cough :
Bordetella pertussis
a pt is placed on a soft diet because they are having difficulty with ______ & ________
chewing & swallowing
you have a pt undergoing cancer treatments, what nutritional suggestions would you make to them ?
- eat soft bland diet
- eat small meals
- drink between meals
- limit caffeine
what foods should a pt with hypertension avoid ?
frozen meals, salty snacks, bread, processed meat, bacon, olives, pickles, sawercraut
what are the 4 tests that are performed in a serology lab ?
- direct & indirect immunologic
- strep test
- influenza
name 3 pathogenic organisms that can be identified in a sputum sample
- fungi
- mycoplasma
- bacteria
the organism that can cause tetanus & lockjaw :
clostridium tetani
-phile :
to love, be attracted to
T or F
- cultures for gonorrhea should be kept at room temp
true
what are the 4 CLIA-waived immunology tests can a medical assistant perform to detect antibodies to a specific pathogen?
- infectious mono
- helicobacter pylori
- lyme disease
- HIV
mosquito, tick and fleas are known as :
vector
kary/o :
nucleus
hemolytic anemia occurs when there is a deficiency in vitamin ____
vitamin E
staphyl/o :
clusters
-coccus :
berry shaped bacterium
tiny, gram-negative organisms that are transmitted by blood-sucking insects
rickettsiae
in the scientific name “escherichia coli” , the name “coli” indicates :
species
a rapid detection test that helps to diagnose a stomach ulcer :
Heliobacter pylori
this organism is typically transmitted by contaminated food, the name of this organism is :
clostridium botulinum
pathogenic organisms remain viable at _____ celcius :
37 degrees
T or F
- O & P specimen is required, patients should wait 7-10 days if the pt has taken pepto bismol
true
cellulose tape test for pinworm requires a _________ to view the eggs that have adhered to the cellulose tape
microscope
a UTI can be diagnosed if an organism isolated from CCMS urine specimen is found in pure culture & is present in a quality greater than ____, _______ cfu/mL of urine
100,000
cholesterol is created in the :
liver
-gen :
substance that produces
an ice pack should be on for ____ to _____ minutes
15-20
organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements
anaerobe
_______ indicates gram-positive bacteria
purple
what causes syphilis
treponema pallidum bacterium
bacteria are classified as ________
prokaryotes
what is caused by a fungal infection that is seen in some pts with AIDS
pneumocystis pneumonia
a mineral that is part of our hemoglobin and found in our RBC
iron
heter/o :
another, different
tetra- :
four
strept/o :
twisted chains
hepat/o :
liver
an organism spread by ticks :
rickettsia rickettsia
occurs when there is too much vitamin C
kidney stones
Eu- :
good/normal
what hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones
TSH
considered to be a “dry” application
- Ice bag
- heating pad
- chemical hot and cold pack
The ______ are the chemicals that travel across the synapse.
Neurotransmitters
a brain injury resulting from the hit to the head
concussion
Needle holders and plain thumb forceps are found in the ______ category
Grasping & Holding
Formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by which hormone found in the Kidney is called __________
Erythropoietin
Signs of neglect/malnutrition are:
- Dehydration
- Lack of proper living conditions
- Failing to treat health problems
Thickening and clouding of the lens
cataracts
This gland is found in the center of your brain & secretes melatonin is known as the ____ gland.
pineal
T or F:
- Cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, but is involuntary in its function.
true
At what age would a patient be diagnosed with oral cancer?
40
Epstein-Barr virus causes :
Infectious Mononucleosis
Dysphagia :
Difficulty swallowing
what disease is inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes behavioral issue, abnormal movements and dementia.
Huntington Disease
Vasopressin is also known as :
Antidiuretic hormone
Educating a patient regarding hot or cold applications at home, you would remind them to :
- Use a protective covering
- Never fall asleep with anything on
- Never place an application over metal jewelry
abnormal accumulation of CFS that causes enlargement of the skull & compression on the brain.
Hydrocephalus
Paralysis of the lower limbs & trunk
Paraplegia
The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell or the _______.
neurons
caused by increasing pressure inside of the eye.
Glaucoma
T or F:
- Amnesia is the loss of memory
true
Kelly and Mosquito forceps are found in which category?
Clamping & Occluding
Motor nerves are also known as ________ nerves.
Efferent
Describe a Cerebral Angiography:
X-ray procedure that is used to see how the blood flows through the brain.
- A dye is injected & highlights the blood flow
What is the medical term that mean “Protrusion of the eyeballs”?
Exophthalmia
______ or __________ increases the gray matter surface area.
Folds or convolutions on the cerebrum
Paralysis of the arms, legs and trunk
Quadriplegia
Seven days prior to a guaiac occult blood test the patient should stop taking:
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Vitamin C
type of testing that will evaluate the electrical activity of the brain :
EEG
Paralysis on one side of the body
Hemiplegia
2 things that Aldosterone regulates?
- Water
- Sodium balance
the leading cause of death among men and woman :
Heart Disease
Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development, what stage would a 17yr old girl fall into?
Identity vs role confusion
Arteriosclerosis means:
Deposit buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify
_______ hormone stimulates milk production in the breast
Prolactin
facial nerve paralysis
Bells Palsy
Ridges of the folds in the cerebrum are called :
gyri
Pernicious anemia is a deficiency of Vitamin ____
B12
the most serious type of spina bifida :
Myelomeningocele
Grooves or depressions on the surface of the brain are called :
sulci
The ___________ covers the axons
Myelin Sheath
the nerve cells that connect sensory & moto neurons :
Interneurons
“Fight or Flight” is found in our _________ nervous system.
Sympathetic
Oxytocin stimulates the ______ of the uterus to contract
muscle
______________ hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
“Evoked potential test” is:
A nerve response test that uses electrodes
Using Erikson’s Psychosocial development, What stage would a 1yr old child be in?
Trust vs Mistrust
______ is a metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle or tube.
- It is used for cleaning purposes
stylus
What stage would a 75yr old adult be in, Erikson’s Psychosocial Development staging?
Ego integrity vs. Despair
_________ is an aspiration of CFS from the lumbar subarachnoid space.
Lumbar Puncture (LP)
