Set 1

Question 1

Aneurysm

Answer 1

1. A sac (balloon-like swelling) in the wall of an artery 2. A sac formed by abnormal dilation of the weakened wall of a blood vessel

Question 2

Ampule

Answer 2

Sealed glass container that holds a single sterile dose of drug (usually in liquid, power or crystal form)

Question 3

Apex

Answer 3

The tip/point end of an organ i.e., heart

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

movement of body part away from median/midline

Question 5

Abrasion

Answer 5

A rubbed or scraped area on the skin or mucous membrane

Question 6

Anuria

Answer 6

Failure to produce urine

Question 7

Ataxia

Answer 7

Loss of ability to coordinate muscular movement. - Shaky movement, unsteady gait

Question 8

Asepsis

Answer 8

Complete absence of bacteria and other microorganisms that could cause disease

Question 9

Alkalosis

Answer 9

A condition in which the alkalinity of body fluids and tissues is abnormally high

Question 10

Alopecia

Answer 10

Loss of hair; bladness

Question 11

Adduction

Answer 11

The movement towards the midline of the body

Question 12

Adverse Reaction

Answer 12

Harmful, unintended effect of a medication, diagnostic test or therapeutic intervention

Question 13

Anaphylaxis

Answer 13

Extreme sensitivity to an allergen. Acute-onset swelling of the mucousal tissue in the trachea. Causes life-threatening obstruction of the airway

Question 14

Aseptic

Answer 14

Sterile; free from pathogenic microorganisms

Question 15

Allergic Reaction

Answer 15

1. The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic individual to a substance 2. An adverse reaction to a substance which usually produces no adverse reaction in normal individuals

Question 16

Antiseptic

Answer 16

A chemical that destroys/inhibits the growth of disease-causing bacteria and other microorganisms

Question 17

Aphagia

Answer 17

Loss of the ability to swallow

Question 18

Abscess

Answer 18

A painful area of inflamed tissue that is filled with pus

Question 19

Assessment

Answer 19

1st stage of nursing process. Evaluation of a patients condition

Question 20

Apnea

Answer 20

Temporary absence or cessation of breathing

Question 21

Anus

Answer 21

The opening of the lower end of the digestive tract (alimentary canal) through which feces are discharged

Question 22

Ascities

Answer 22

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity causing abdominal swelling

Question 23

Acute

Answer 23

Rapid onset of a disease, severe symptoms and brief in duration

Question 24

Anemia

Answer 24

A reduction in the quantity of oxygen carrying hemoglobin in the blood. Leading to weakness and pallor.

Question 25

Antipyretic

Answer 25

A medication that reduces fever