Vocab

Question 1

Stridor

Answer 1

high pitched wheezing lung sound, usually due to an obstruction

Question 2

Pleural effusion

Answer 2

Fluid b/w the layers that line the lungs

Question 3

Pulmonary edema

Answer 3

Fluid build-up in the tissues of the lungs

Question 4

Hypovolemia

Answer 4

Less than normal blood volume

caused by trauma, anemia

Question 5

Hypervolemia

Answer 5

More than normal blood volume

Question 6

Pulse deficit

Answer 6

Femoral pulse does not match the heart beat

Question 7

Ataxia

Answer 7

Uncoordinated gait

Question 8

Alopecia

Answer 8

Hair loss

Question 9

Heart murmur

Answer 9

Turbulent blood flow through the heart; a leak in the chambers that results in backflow

Question 10

Polydipsia

Answer 10

Excessive drinking

Question 11

Polyuria

Answer 11

Excessive urination

Question 12

Glucosuria

Answer 12

Glucose in the urine

Question 13

Hypothermia

Answer 13

Low body temperature

Question 14

Icterus

Answer 14

Yellowing of the skin

Question 15

Nystagmus

Answer 15

Involuntary horizontal eye twitch

Question 16

Epiphora

Answer 16

Excessive tear production from the lacrimal gland

Question 17

Anisocoria

Answer 17

Different sized pupils

Question 18

Mydriasis

Answer 18

Dilated pupils

Question 19

Miosis

Answer 19

Constricted pupils

Question 20

Parenteral

Answer 20

Administration by injection into a vein; not absorbed by GI (alimentary) system

Question 21

AU
AS
AD

Answer 21

Both ears
Right ear
Left ear

Question 22

OU
OS
OD

Answer 22

Both eyes
Right eye
Left eye

Question 23

CRT

Answer 23

Capillary refill time

low CRT = low blood profusion

Question 24

Auscultation

Answer 24

Listening with a stethescope

Question 25

Tympanic membrane

Answer 25

Ear drum, separates outer & middle ear

Question 26

Cornea

Answer 26

Transparent outer structure of the eye, first thing that light hits

Question 27

Sclera

Answer 27

White of the eye