Practice Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Hemoptysis
A
Spitting up blood from the lungs
2
Q
Apnea
A
Not breathing
3
Q
Intussusception
A
Telescoping of the intestines
4
Q
Mediastinun
A
The space in the chest between the lungs
5
Q
Hyaline membrane disease
A
Respiratory disorder in the neonate
6
Q
Celiac
A
Pertaining to the abdomen
7
Q
Amylase
A
Enzyme that digests starch
8
Q
Oropharyngeal lymphatic tissue
A
Tonsils
9
Q
-scope
A
Instrument to visually examine
10
Q
The cause of secondary hypertension
A
Kidney disease
11
Q
Paraplegia
A
Paralysis in the lower portion of the body
12
Q
Cholecystojejunostomy
A
Anastomosis (new opening) between the gallbladder and jejunum
13
Q
-tomy
A
Incision
14
Q
Polyuria
A
Excessive urination