med lab specialties FINAL study Flashcards
what is Dyspepsia?
upset stomach
what does the suffix “itis” mean?
inflammation
which STD is parasitic?
Trichomonas
what is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
what is hyperlipidemia?
too much cholesterol
what is the most dangerous skin cancer?
malignant melanoma
what test checks for protozoal presence?
O&P (ova and parasite)
which method of temperature is the most accurate?
Rectal
what is a scratch test?
allergy test
what is gastritis?
inflammation of the stomach lining
what are some bacterial STDs?
chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
what position is used for pelvic and vaginal exams?
Lithotomy
what are some viral STDs?
HSV, HIV, HPV, hepatitis B
what is the preferred method of temperature for children under 2 yrs?
Temporal temp
what kind of specimen is used for a NAAT test?
Urine
the wet mount is used for Direct examination on a micro slide or paper?
Micro slide
what is a speculum?
Instrument used to open the vaginal canal and view the cervix
T or F? check the urine bag every 15 Mins
False! the urine bag is supposed to be checked every 30 mins
When is a child’s head one-fourth of the entire body length?
neonate
what is social development?
relation to others
Body hair marks what?
the beginning of puberty