MODULE 9 (Chapter 15)

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Question #1

In the Sims’ position the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back.

A False

B True

Question #2

A _____ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other forms of radiant energy.

A pharmacist

B interventional radiology

C radiologist

D phlebotomist

Question #3

Which term refers to an abnormal heart sound that is most commonly a sign of defective heart valves?

A abdominal sounds

B heart murmur

C systolic

D diastolic

Question #4

A form of massage that uses soft-tissue manipulation focusing on applying pressure to trigger points to treat injuries and alleviate pain is known as _____.

A acupressure

B osteopathic manipulative therapy

C myofascial release

D neuromuscular therapy

Question #5

Which term refers to a type of treatment in which a patient follows verbal prompts to envision a specific, peaceful location in detail?

A biofeedback

B mindfulness meditation

C hypnosis

D guided imagery

Question #6

The practice of _____ involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousandfold in water or alcohol.

A naturopathy

B traditional Chinese medicine

C homeopathy

D Ayurvedic medicine

Question #7

_____ medicine is a general term for practices and systems of health care that are used to supplement conventional, or Western, treatments.

A Integrative

B Allopathic

C Complementary

D Alternative

Question #8

The primary active ingredient in _____ is capsaicin.

A ibuprofen

B acetaminophen

C pain-relieving creams

D antipyretic

Question #9

A _____ drug is sold under the name given the drug by the manufacturer.

A brand-name

B prescription

C generic

D over-the-counter

Question #10

Which technique is also known as a scintigram?

A bone scan

B thyroid scan

C radiograph

D nuclear scan

Question #11

Which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body?

A cineradiography

B Doppler echocardiogram

C magnetic resonance angiography

D magnetic resonance imaging

Question #12

Which term describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient’s body from the entrance to the exit?

A radiographic projection

B radiographic positioning

C intraoral radiography

D extraoral radiography

Question #13

Which technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?

A capillary puncture

B centesis

C phlebotomy

D arterial stick

Question #14

Which term is considered to be the fifth vital sign in certain settings, such as a hospital?

A pain

B blood pressure

C respiration

D pulse

Question #15

A _____ is a determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood.

A total hemoglobin test

B white blood cell count

C red blood cell count

D white blood cell differential count

Question #16

Which term refers to a group of eight specific tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient’s kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels?

A arterial blood gas analysis

B thyroid-stimulating hormone assay

C lipid panel

D basic metabolic panel

Question #17

A _____ test is used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant therapy.

A serum bilirubin

B prothrombin time

C c-reactive protein

D crossmatch

Question #18

Which term is also known as cardiopuncture?

A centesis

B cardiocentesis

C abdominocentesis

D pericardiocentesis

Question #19

A/An _____ relieves inflammation and pain without affecting consciousness.

A antidepressant

B anticonvulsant

C prescription

D anti-inflammatory

Question #20

A/an _____ is an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principal response for which the drug was taken.

A addiction

B adverse drug reaction

C drug interaction

D tolerance

Question #21

An elevated _____ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

A erythrocyte sedimentation rate

B complete blood cell count

C blood urea nitrogen test

D platelet count

Question #22

A/An _____ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.

A idiosyncratic reaction

B drug interaction

C paradoxical reaction

D contraindication

Question #23

Which term reflects the amount of wastes, minerals, and solids that are present in urine?

A drug-screening urine test

B specific gravity

C urine culture and sensitivity test

D pH

Question #24

Which position is used for examination and treatment of the anterior surface of the body?

A Sims’ position

B dorsal recumbent

C horizontal recumbent

D knee-chest position

Question #25

The placement of medication under the tongue is known as _____ administration.

A sublingual

B oral

C inhalation

D rectal

Question #26

Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

A assessment

B palpation

C vital signs

D auscultation

Question #27

The term ____________________ describes an increased concentration of creatine in the urine.

A albuminuria

B calciuria

C bacteriuria

D creatinuria

Question #28

The presence of calcium in the urine is known as ____________________.

A creatinuria

B calciuria

C bacteriuria

D albuminuria

Question #29

The term ____________________ describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac.

A acupuncture

B arthrocentesis

C hematocrit

D pericardiocentesis

Question #30

____________________ (PET) combines tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas.

A Positron emission thermography

B Positional elongation tomography

C Position emission tomograph

D Positron emission tomography

Question #31

The term ____________________ refers to coarse, rattling breath sounds, somewhat like snoring.

A bruit

B perfusion

C rhonchi

D albuminuria

Question #32

____________________ radiology is the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy.

A compliance

B parenteral

C contraindication

D Interventional

Question #33

The presence of the protein albumin in the urine is known as ____________________.

A calciuria

B creatinuria

C albuminuria

D bacteriuria

Question #34

The term ____________________ means the flow of blood through an organ.

A percussion

B hematocrit

C proteinuria

D perfusion

Question #35

____________________ computerized tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear imaging technique that produces 3D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs.

A Single photo encapsulation

B Single photon emission

C Simple photo emission

D Sample photon emerge

Question #36

Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever is known as a/an ____________________.

A analgesic

B antipyretic

C placebo

D acetaminophen

Question #37

A/An ____________________ is a substance that contains no active ingredients but is given for its suggestive effects.

A analgesic

B antipyretic

C acetaminophen

D placebo

Question #38

_____________________ is an imaging technique that records the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing.

A Fluoroscopy

B Phlebotomy

C Ultrasonography

D Urinalysis

Question #39

The drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness is known as a/an ____________________.

A analgesic

B ibuprofen

C antipyretic

D acetaminophen

Question #40

____________________ is the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.

A Fluoroscopy

B Ultrasonography

C Laparoscopy

D Phlebotomy

Question #41

A/An ____________________ is an abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery.

A perfusion

B rhonchi

C albuminuria

D bruit

Question #42

The term ____________________ describes the patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other health care professional.

A compliance

B palliative

C parenteral

D contraindication

Question #43

A/An ____________________ is a small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end that is used for examination.

A fluoroscopy

B endoscope

C laparoscopy

D echocardiography

Question #44

____________________ is the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements.

A Phlebotomy

B Fluoroscopy

C Urinalysis

D Ultrasonography

Question #45

A/An ____________________ is a factor in the patient’s condition that makes the use of a particular medication dangerous or ill advised.

A parenteral

B interventional

C compliance

D contraindication

Question #46

____________________ is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx.

A Pyuria

B Stridor

C Transesophageal

D Rales

Question #47

The presence of bacteria in the urine is known as ____________________.

A albuminuria

B bacteriuria

C perfusion

D Interventional

Question #48

The term ____________________ means taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract.

A compliance

B endoscope

C bruit

D parenteral

Question #49

____________________ is an analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation.

A Acetaminophen

B Antipyretic

C Ibuprofen

D placebo

Question #50

A/An ____________________ is an unexpected response to a drug that is peculiar to the individual.

A idiosyncratic reaction

B pyuria

C hematocrit

D acupuncture

Question #51

____________________ (MRI) uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create diagnostic images of any plane through the body.

A Machine resonance imaging

B Multi-layer resonance intelligence

C Magnetic resonance imaging

D Magnetic resistance imaging

Question #52

The term ____________________ describes the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope.

A echocardiography

B laparoscopy

C fluoroscopy

D ultrasonography

Question #53

A/An ____________________ is a substance that eases the pain or severity of a disease but does not cure it.

A proteinuria

B percussion

C pyuria

D palliative

Question #54

The term ____________________ describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells.

A parenteral

B bacteriuria

C placebo

D hematocrit

Question #55

____________________ is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen.

A Fluoroscopy

B Ultrasonography

C Laparoscopy

D Fluoroscopy

Question #56

The term ____________________ describes a traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin needles inserted into specific points of the body.

A acupuncture

B laparoscopy

C hematocrit

D palliative

Question #57

The diagnostic test known as ____________________ is an ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart.

A laparoscopy

B fluoroscopy

C endoscope

D echocardiography

Question #58

____________________ uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body.

A Fluoroscopy

B Laparoscopy

C Magnetic resonance imaging

D Computed tomography

Question #59

The presence of pus in the urine is known as ____________________.

A percussion

B pyuria

C proteinuria

D hematocrit

Question #60

The medical term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.

A acupuncture

B arthrocentesis

C hematocrit

D palliative

Question #61

____________________ are abnormal crackle-like respiratory sounds heard when breathing in.

A Transesophageal

B Pyuria

C Stridor

D Rales

Question #62

The presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine is known as ____________________.

A proteinuria

B compliance

C endoscope

D hematocrit

Question #63

The diagnostic procedure that uses the sound produced by tapping the body surface with the finger is known as ____________________.

A palliative

B hematocrit

C proteinuria

D percussion

Question #64

____________________ echocardiography, which is performed from inside the esophagus, is an ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures.

A Transesophageal

B Fluoroscopy

C Rales

D Stridor

Question #65

The term ____________________ describes listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body.

A auscultation

B proteinuria

C echocardiography

D percussion

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. recumbent

A substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through

B any position in which the patient is lying down

C patient lying down on the belly

D substance that allows x-rays to pass through

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. radiopaque

A patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups

B substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through

C patient lying down on the belly

D any position in which the patient is lying down

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. radiolucent

A any position in which the patient is lying down

B patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups

C substance that allows x-rays to pass through

D substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through

Question #69

Match the definition with the correct term. prone position

A any position in which the patient is lying down

B patient lying down on the belly

C substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through

D substance that allows x-rays to pass through

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. lithotomy position

A patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups

B substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through

C patient lying down on the belly

D substance that allows x-rays to pass through

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. transdermal

A absorbed through intact skin

B directly into a vein

C directly into muscle tissue

D into the fatty layer just below the skin

Question #72

Match the definition with the correct term. subcutaneous

A into the fatty layer just below the skin

B directly into muscle tissue

C into the middle layers of the skin

D absorbed through intact skin

Question #73

Match the definition with the correct term. intravenous

A directly into a vein

B into the fatty layer just below the skin

C into the middle layers of the skin

D absorbed through intact skin

Question #74

Match the definition with the correct term. intramuscular

A into the fatty layer just below the skin

B directly into muscle tissue

C directly into a vein

D absorbed through intact skin

Question #75

Match the definition with the correct term. intradermal

A directly into muscle tissue

B into the middle layers of the skin

C directly into a vein

D into the fatty layer just below the skin

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. stethoscope

A instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane

B instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

C instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal

D instrument used when measuring blood pressure

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. sphygmomanometer

A instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

B instrument used when measuring blood pressure

C instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

D instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. speculum

A instrument used when measuring blood pressure

B instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

C instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term. otoscope

A instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

B instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal

C instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane

D instrument used when measuring blood pressure

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term. ophthalmoscope

A instrument used to examine the external ear and tympanic membrane

B instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

C instrument used when measuring blood pressure

D instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. ketonuria

A the presence of ketones in the urine

B the presence of blood in the urine

C extremely high fever

D abonormally low body temperature

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. hypothermia

A the presence of blood in the urine

B abonormally low body temperature

C the presence of glucose in the urine

D the presence of ketones in the urine

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. hyperthermia

A abonormally low body temperature

B extremely high fever

C the presence of glucose in the urine

D the presence of ketones in the urine

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. hematuria

A extremely high fever

B the presence of blood in the urine

C abonormally low body temperature

D the presence of ketones in the urine

Question #85

Match the definition with the correct term. glycosuria

A extremely high fever

B the presence of blood in the urine

C abonormally low body temperature

D the presence of glucose in the urine

Question #86

Match the definition with the correct word part. -uria

A visual examination instrument

B urine

C sound

D direct visual examination

Question #87

Match the definition with the correct word part. son/o

A radiation

B visual examination instrument

C sound

D urine

Question #88

Match the definition with the correct word part. -scopy

A direct visual examination

B sound

C radiation

D urine

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. -scope

A sound

B visual examination instrument

C direct visual examination

D urine

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. radi/o

A radiation

B direct visual examination

C sound

D visual examination instrument

Question #91

Match the definition with the correct word part. phleb/o

A vein

B abdomen

C surgical incision

D blood

Question #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. -otomy

A vein

B surgical incision

C the process of producing a picture or record

D blood

Question #93

Match the definition with the correct word part. lapar/o

A surgical incision

B vein

C abdomen

D blood

Question #94

Match the definition with the correct word part. hemat/o

A blood

B vein

C abdomen

D surgical incision

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. -graphy

A abdomen

B surgical incision

C the process of producing a picture or record

D blood

Question #96

Match the definition with the correct word part. glycos/o

A surgical puncture

B glucose

C calcium

D creatinine

Question #97

Match the definition with the correct word part. creatin/o

A albumin

B calcium

C creatinine

D glucose

Question #98

Match the definition with the correct word part. -centesis

A calcium

B surgical puncture

C creatinine

D glucose

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. calc/i

A glucose

B surgical puncture

C creatinine

D calcium

Question #100

Match the definition with the correct word part. albumin/o

A surgical puncture

B albumin

C creatinine

D calcium

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