Medical Terminology quiz - Chapter 5

Question 1

Hypoxia

Answer 1

The body tissues and cells are not receiving enough oxygen

Question 2

Hemoptysis

Answer 2

Coughing up blood

Question 3

Polyuria

Answer 3

Excessive urination

Question 4

Polyphagia

Answer 4

Excessive eating or hunger

Question 5

Hypotension

Answer 5

Low blood pressure

Question 6

Hyperthermia

Answer 6

Core body temp >101*F

Question 7

Melena

Answer 7

black, tarry stools

Question 8

Homeostasis

Answer 8

A balance of all the systems in the body

Question 9

hypoperfusion

Answer 9

Shock or a condition that occurs when the level of a tissue perfusion decreases below that which is needed to maintain normal cellular function

Question 10

Hematuria

Answer 10

Blood in the urine

Question 11

TachyPnea

Answer 11

Increased respiratory rate

Question 12

Polydipsia

Answer 12

Excessive thirst

Question 13

Tachycardia

Answer 13

Increased heart rate

Question 14

Bradypnea

Answer 14

Slow respiratory rate

Question 15

Hematochezia

Answer 15

Bright red blood in the stool

Question 16

Hypothermia

Answer 16

Core body temp

Question 17

Ischemia

Answer 17

Lack of oxygen that deprives tissues of necessary nutrients, typically resulting from partial or complete blockage of blood-flow

Question 18

Bradycardia

Answer 18

slow heart rate