Midterm 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Primary Prevention.

A

Prevention from becoming ill in the first place

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2
Q

Secondary Prevention

A

Early Detection of disease

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3
Q

Tertitary Prevention

A

Prevention of complications

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4
Q

Upstream Approach

A

Source of illness

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5
Q

Fundus is…

A

Eye

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6
Q

At the end of the examination, the examiner should

A

Review findings with patient

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7
Q

Second tier precaution is for

A

Transferable diseases

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8
Q

The Doppler technique

A

Augments Korotkoff’s sounds during blood pressure measurement.

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9
Q

True or Fale

Infants have the same capacity for pain as do adults.

A

True

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10
Q

Neuropathic pain implies an abnormal

A

Processing of Brain message

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11
Q

Genetics effect pain perception in male and female

True or False

A

True

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12
Q

Ascites is defined as:

A

an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal cavity.

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13
Q

Moles on the abdomen are comment

True or False

A

True

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14
Q

The four layers of large, flat abdominal muscles form the:

A

Ventral Abdominal wall

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15
Q

Pyrosis is:

A

Pyrosis (heartburn) is a burning sensation in the esophagus and stomach from reflux of gastric acid

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16
Q

The abdomen normally moves when breathing until the age of ____ years.

A

7

17
Q

Older adults have:

A

Decreased salivation, leading to dry mouth.

18
Q

The ejaculatory duct is:

A

the passage formed by the joining of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle.

19
Q

A prolonged painful erection of the penis is called:

A

priapism.

20
Q

Decreased estrogen levels during menopause cause:

A

The uterus to enlarge

21
Q

The first sign of puberty in girls is:

A

Development of breast and pubic hair

22
Q

Vaginal lubrication during intercourse is produced by:

A

Bartholins Gland

23
Q

The first heart sound is produced by the:

A

Closure of AV valve

24
Q

Which of the following guidelines can be used to identify which heart sound is S1?

A

S1 Coincides With carotid artery pulse

25
Q

Which of the following cardiac alterations occurs during pregnancy?

A

Increase cardiac volume

Decrease blood pressure

26
Q

The ability of the heart to contract independently of any signals or stimulation is caused by:

A

Automacity

27
Q

When auscultating the heart of a newborn within 24 hours after birth, the examiner hears a continuous sound that mimics the sound of a machine. This finding most likely indicates:

A

Nonclosure of ductous arteries