Tamia's final exam brainscape

Question 1

Which term describes the excessive thirst that is symptomatic of diabetes insipidus?

Answer 1

polydipsia

Question 2

Function of the Cardiovascular System

Answer 2

The cardiovascular system consists of the pump and vessels that distribute blood to all areas of the body. This system allows for the delivery of needed substances to the cells of the body as well as for the removal of wastes.

Question 3

Which term describes a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus?

Answer 3

diabetic coma

Question 4

Which term describes a woman who has borne one child?

Answer 4

primipara

Question 5

Which condition is a life-threatening condition caused by excessive quantities of the thyroidhormones?

Answer 5

thyrotoxicosis

Question 6

Which term means the abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely?

Answer 6

abruptio placentae

Question 7

Which term means the surgical removal of both testicles?

Answer 7

orchidectomy

Question 8

Which type of diabetes mellitus is an insulin resistance disorder?

Answer 8

Type 2

Question 9

Which term means the removal of a cone of tissue from the cervix?

Answer 9

conization

Question 10

Which hormone decreases blood levels of calcium by moving it into storage in the bones and teeth?

Answer 10

calcitonin

Question 11

Organs of the cardiovascular system

Answer 11

blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins), heart

Question 12

Which term describes a profuse white mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina?

Answer 12

leukorrhea

Question 13

Which term means excessive uterine bleeding occurring during the menses?

Answer 13

hypermenorrhagia

Question 14

Which term means light or infrequent menstrual flow?

Answer 14

oligomenorrhea

Question 15

Which condition is also known as precancerous lesions?

Answer 15

cervical dysplasia

Question 16

Which of these operations cannot be performed using laparoscopic surgery?

Answer 16

cesarean section

Question 17

Which term describes the part of the body closest to the film while producing a radiograph?

Answer 17

positioning

Question 18

Which term means an unexpected reaction to a drug?

Answer 18

idiosyncratic

Question 19

Which blood test is used to detect an internal hemorrhage lasting more than 24 hours?

Answer 19

red blood cell count

Question 20

The procedure is the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac?

Answer 20

pericardiocentesis

Question 21

Which blood test is a rough indicator of kidney function?

Answer 21

blood urea nitrogen

Question 22

Which infectious disease is also known as whooping cough?

Answer 22

pertussis

Question 23

Which term means any voice impairment, including hoarseness, weakness, or loss of voice?

Answer 23

dysphonia

Question 24

Which term means normal breathing?

Answer 24

eupnea

Question 25

Which structure is commonly known as the windpipe?

Answer 25

trachea

Question 26

Which term describes an accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space that causes the lung to collapse?

Answer 26

pneumothorax

Question 27

ather/o

Answer 27

fatty substance

Question 28

Which term means bleeding from the throat?

Answer 28

pharyngorrhagia

Question 29

pect/o

Answer 29

chest

Question 30

Which term means an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi?

Answer 30

bronchorrhea

Question 31

Which division of the pharynx is visible when looking into the mouth?

Answer 31

oropharynx

Question 32

varic/o

Answer 32

dilated vein

Question 33

Which lung has three lobes?

Answer 33

right lung

Question 34

hem/o

Answer 34

blood

Question 35

Which term means a twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction?

Answer 35

volvulus

Question 36

Which structure manufactures bile, but does not store it?

Answer 36

liver

Question 37

pulmon/o

Answer 37

lungs

Question 38

Which term describes the act of vomiting?

Answer 38

emesis

Question 39

Which term describes the material that forms the first stools of a newborn?

Answer 39

meconium

Question 40

Which term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?

Answer 40

inguinal hernia

Question 41

Which term describes the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach for the placement of a permanent feeding tube?

Answer 41

gastrostomy

Question 42

Which disorder is characterized by a refusal to eat?

Answer 42

anorexia

Question 43

Which test is used to detect hidden blood in the stool?

Answer 43

hemoccult

Question 44

-oma

Answer 44

growth

Question 45

Which term means vomiting blood?

Answer 45

hematemesis