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 True

B False

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 phlebotomist

B pharmacist

C radiologist

D interventional radiology

Question #3

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

A abdominal sounds

B diastolic

C systolic

D heart murmur

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 neuromuscular therapy

B acupressure

C osteopathic manipulative therapy

D myofascial release

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 hypnosis

C mindfulness meditation

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 Ayurvedic medicine

B naturopathy

C traditional Chinese medicine

D homeopathy

Question #7

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

A Complementary

B Allopathic

C Integrative

D Alternative

Question #8

The primary active ingredient in _____ is capsaicin.

A acetaminophen

B antipyretic

C pain-relieving creams

D ibuprofen

Question #9

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

A generic

B brand-name

C prescription

D over-the-counter

Question #10

Which technique is also known as a scintigram?

A thyroid scan

B nuclear scan

C bone scan

D radiograph

Question #11

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

A cineradiography

B magnetic resonance angiography

C Doppler echocardiogram

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 intraoral radiography

C extraoral radiography

D radiographic positioning

Question #13

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

A phlebotomy

B capillary puncture

C arterial stick

D centesis

Question #14

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

A respiration

B pain

C blood pressure

D pulse

Question #15

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

A red blood cell count

B white blood cell differential count

C total hemoglobin test

D white blood cell 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 crossmatch

B serum bilirubin

C c-reactive protein

D prothrombin time

Question #18

Which term is also known as cardiopuncture?

A pericardiocentesis

B centesis

C abdominocentesis

D cardiocentesis

Question #19

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

A prescription

B anti-inflammatory

C anticonvulsant

D antidepressant

Question #20

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

A drug interaction

B tolerance

C addiction

D adverse drug reaction

Question #21

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

A complete blood cell count

B platelet count

C erythrocyte sedimentation rate

D blood urea nitrogen test

Question #22

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

A paradoxical reaction

B drug interaction

C idiosyncratic 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 urine culture and sensitivity test

C specific gravity

D pH

Question #24

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

A knee-chest position

B Sims’ position

C horizontal recumbent

D dorsal recumbent

Question #25

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

A rectal

B inhalation

C sublingual

D oral

Question #26

Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

A auscultation

B palpation

C assessment

D vital signs

Question #27

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

A creatinuria

B bacteriuria

C albuminuria

D calciuria

Question #28

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

A calciuria

B bacteriuria

C albuminuria

D creatinuria

Question #29

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

A arthrocentesis

B pericardiocentesis

C acupuncture

D hematocrit

Question #30

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

A Position emission tomograph

B Positional elongation tomography

C Positron emission tomography

D Positron emission thermography

Question #31

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

A perfusion

B bruit

C rhonchi

D albuminuria

Question #32

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

A contraindication

B parenteral

C Interventional

D compliance

Question #33

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

A albuminuria

B calciuria

C creatinuria

D bacteriuria

Question #34

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

A proteinuria

B hematocrit

C perfusion

D percussion

Question #35

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

A Simple photo emission

B Single photon emission

C Sample photon emerge

D Single photo encapsulation

Question #36

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

A placebo

B analgesic

C antipyretic

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 Urinalysis

B Fluoroscopy

C Ultrasonography

D Phlebotomy

Question #39

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

A ibuprofen

B antipyretic

C acetaminophen

D analgesic

Question #40

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

A Ultrasonography

B Fluoroscopy

C Phlebotomy

D Laparoscopy

Question #41

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

A bruit

B albuminuria

C rhonchi

D perfusion

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 contraindication

C palliative

D parenteral

Question #43

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

A endoscope

B fluoroscopy

C echocardiography

D laparoscopy

Question #44

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

A Ultrasonography

B Fluoroscopy

C Urinalysis

D Phlebotomy

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 contraindication

B compliance

C interventional

D parenteral

Question #46

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

A Transesophageal

B Stridor

C Rales

D Pyuria

Question #47

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

A bacteriuria

B albuminuria

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 parenteral

C bruit

D endoscope

Question #49

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

A placebo

B Antipyretic

C Acetaminophen

D Ibuprofen

Question #50

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

A idiosyncratic reaction

B acupuncture

C hematocrit

D pyuria

Question #51

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

A Magnetic resistance imaging

B Machine resonance imaging

C Magnetic resonance imaging

D Multi-layer resonance intelligence

Question #52

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

A laparoscopy

B fluoroscopy

C ultrasonography

D echocardiography

Question #53

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

A proteinuria

B pyuria

C palliative

D percussion

Question #54

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

A placebo

B hematocrit

C parenteral

D bacteriuria

Question #55

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

A Laparoscopy

B Fluoroscopy

C Ultrasonography

D Fluoroscopy

Question #56

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

A laparoscopy

B palliative

C hematocrit

D acupuncture

Question #57

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

A fluoroscopy

B endoscope

C laparoscopy

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 Magnetic resonance imaging

B Fluoroscopy

C Computed tomography

D Laparoscopy

Question #59

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

A percussion

B hematocrit

C pyuria

D proteinuria

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 endoscope

B compliance

C proteinuria

D hematocrit

Question #63

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

A hematocrit

B proteinuria

C palliative

D percussion

Question #64

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

A Fluoroscopy

B Stridor

C Rales

D Transesophageal

Question #65

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

A echocardiography

B auscultation

C proteinuria

D percussion

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. recumbent

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

B substance that allows x-rays to pass through

C patient lying down on the belly

D any position in which the patient is lying down

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. radiopaque

A patient lying down on the belly

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

C any position in which the patient is lying down

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

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. radiolucent

A substance that allows x-rays to pass through

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

C any position in which the patient is lying down

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

Question #69

Match the definition with the correct term. prone position

A substance that allows x-rays to pass through

B patient lying down on the belly

C any position in which the patient is lying down

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

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. lithotomy position

A patient lying down on the belly

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

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

D substance that allows x-rays to pass through

Question #71

Match the definition with the correct term. transdermal

A absorbed through intact skin