Quiz #4

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body. Swinging the hands from the side of the body up to the shoulder or higher is an example.

Question 2

Cheilosis

Answer 2

Sores at the corner of the mouth, seen in vitamin b deficiencies, especially riboflavin

Question 3

Jejunostomy tube

Answer 3

A feeding tube placed directly into the second part of the small intestine for long term enteral feeding.

Question 4

Babinski reflex

Answer 4

One of the normal reflexes in infants. It occurs after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked. The big toe then moves upward or toward the top of the foot. The other toes fan out

Question 5

Susceptible host

Answer 5

Definite as any individual who is at risk for infection

Question 6

Mycoplasma

Answer 6

Very small bacteria that have no cell wall, making them resistant to antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis, such as penicillins. One species is the cause of mycoplasma pneumonia, tracheobronchitis, and pharyngitis

Question 7

Antibody response

Answer 7

The activation of B cell(B lymphocytes) to produce antibodies to respond to antigens (foreign substances that trigger the immune system) such as bacteria, bacteria toxins and free viruses.

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

The circular movement of a limb or if the eye. It is one of the four basic movements of the joint of the skeleton.

Question 9

Addiction

Answer 9

The movement of a body part toward the body’s midline.

Question 10

Trendelenburg’s

Answer 10

The position of the bed in which the frame is lowered and foot is raised. This is used to promote venous return

Question 11

Bactermia

Answer 11

Defined as the presence of bacteria in the blood. Blood is normally a sterile environment, so a culture of the individual’s blood containing bacteria is always abnormal

Question 12

Exudate

Answer 12

Consist of fluid that escapes from the blood vessels, dead phagocytic and tissue cells, and the products they release. Occurs in the second stage of inflammation.

Question 13

Histamines

Answer 13

Chemical mediators that dilate blood vessel, causing more blood flow to the injured area and chemically attracts eosinophils.

Question 14

Granulation tissue

Answer 14

Define as gelatinous tissue that appears red or pink because of the many newly formed capillaries

Question 15

Inflammation

Answer 15

An adaptive response to injury or illness that brings fluid (plasma), dissolved substances and blood cell into the interstitial tissues where the invasion or damage has occurred

Question 16

Hyperemia

Answer 16

The marked increase in blood supply that is responsible for the characteristics signs of redness and heat that accompany inflammation

Question 17

Malabsorption

Answer 17

A condition in which the intestinal mucosa is unable to absorb nutrients, resulting in nutrients being excreted in the stool

Question 18

Enzymes

Answer 18

Chemical induce a chemical reaction in order to assist in the breakdown of nutrients

Question 19

Epidermis

Answer 19

The surface or outermost part of the skin consisting of four to five layers of epithelial cells

Question 20

Pruritus

Answer 20

Itching if the skin

Question 21

Urticaria

Answer 21

Patches of pale, itchy wheals in an erythematous area. Also known as hives

Question 22

Erythema

Answer 22

Redness of the skin

Question 23

Ureteral stent

Answer 23

A thin catheter inserted into the ureter to provide for urine flow and ureteral support

Question 24

Cystoscopy

Answer 24

Direct visualization of the urethra and bladder through a scope to diagnose conditions such as prostatic hypertrophy and ureteral strictures

Question 25

Enteral nutrition

Answer 25

Defined as tube feeding used to meet calorie and protein requirements in clients who are unable to consume enough food on their own