Week 5 Study Guide Flashcards
What is the combining form that means fever?
Pyret/o
While listening to a patients lungs using a stethoscope, Dr. Gomez hears a crackle like sound. What is the term for this?
Rales
During the screening for a radiological procedure, you should always ask female patients for the:
Date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period
What is used as the contrast medium for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Iodine
The KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) X-ray is used to:
- diagnose urinary system, diseases and disorders
- locate foreign body in the digestive track
- help determine the position of an IUD
After age 40, women are urged to have a mammography every
Year
The body gets energy from
- fats
- carbohydrates
- proteins
Vitamins are called
Micronutrients
Scurvy is the result of a deficiency of:
Vitamin C
Which minerals are most often found to be lacking from the diet?
- Calcium
- Iron
- Iodine
What is the main dietary source of vitamin D?
4-5 milk
A _____________ deficiency can lead to convulsions in infants.
Vitamin B
Calcium is important for proper:
Bone and tooth formation
The MyPlate program:
Intended to encourage Americans to make healthier choices
Eating no more than a total of ____ percent of calories from fat each day is recommended for a healthy heart.
30
When patients tell you they have not been getting any sleep at night, you should ask:
How long and when do they sleep?
ChooseMyPlate color illustrations for portions:
Red-
Blue-
Orange-
Purple-
Green-
- fruits
- dairy
- grains
- protein
- vegetables
Overweight or obese adults are at risk for a number to health problems, including:
- heart disease
- type 2 diabetes
- high cholesterol
