Set 2

Question 1

Carcinoma

Answer 1

Cancer that arises in epithelium (tissue that lines the skin and internal organs of the body)

Question 2

Circumduction

Answer 2

Circular movement, such as that made by a limb

Question 3

Bullae

Answer 3

Large blister, containing serous fluid

Question 4

Bradypnea

Answer 4

Abnormal slowness of respiration

Question 5

Canthus

Answer 5

Either corner of the eye; the angle at which the upper and lower eyelids meet

Question 6

Bruit

Answer 6

Sharp/abnormal systolic sound heard on auscultation. - Due to turbulent blood flow in a peripheral artery

Question 7

Bradycardia

Answer 7

Slowing of the heart rate to less than 60 beats per minute

Question 8

Auditory

Answer 8

Sense of hearing (Relating to the ear)

Question 9

Atresia

Answer 9

Abnormal narrowing of a body opening such as the anus or intestines

Question 10

Contact Precautions

Answer 10

Guidelines recommended by the CDC and prevention for reducing the risk of transmission of epidemiological important microorganisms by direct or indirect contact

Question 11

Buccal

Answer 11

Relating to the mouth or the hollow part of the cheek

Question 12

Congenital

Answer 12

A condition that is recognized at birth or that is believed to have been present since birth

Question 13

Atelectasis

Answer 13

Partial or complete collapse of the lung

Question 14

Contracture

Answer 14

Abnormal shortening of muscle tissue, rendering the muscle highly resistant to stretching

Question 15

Cellulitis

Answer 15

An infection of the deep layers of the skin by staphylococci, streptococci or other bacteria. Inflammation of any tissue of the body characterized by pain, fever, pain and swelling.

Question 16

Catheter

Answer 16

A flexible tube for insertion into a narrow opening so that fluids may be introduced or removed

Question 17

Colostomy

Answer 17

A surgical operation in which a part of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall and an artificial opening is created in order to drain the colon

Question 18

Atrophy

Answer 18

The wasting away of a normally developed organ or tissue due to degeneration of cells/lack of use

Question 19

Auscultation

Answer 19

The process of listening with a stethoscope for sounds made by internal organs to aid in diagnosis

Question 20

Axillary

Answer 20

Relating to, or near the armpit

Question 21

Contralateral

Answer 21

On or affecting the opposite side of the body

Question 22

Chronic

Answer 22

A disease of long duration involving very slow changes. Such disease is often of gradual onset

Question 23

Benign

Answer 23

Describing a tumor that is not cancerous. Describing a disorder or condition that has no harmful effects.

Question 24

Bolus

Answer 24

1. Soft mass of chewed food. 2. Large dose of a drug administered by rapid injection

Question 25

Cannula

Answer 25

A hollow tube designed for insertion into a body cavity. - - has a sharp pointed solid core (trocar) for insertion