Exam 2 Flashcards
The “bearded lady” at the carnival is displaying which condition?
hirsutism
The medical term for a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the lung is
The term for a group of tests that measure oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in arterial blood is
arterial blood gas analysis
The term for a soft, blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow is
bruit
The term for delivery of brief electrical discharges across the chest to stop a cardiac arrhythmia and restore normal rhythm is
cardiversion
The term for abnormal contraction or quivering of heart muscle is
fibrillation
Which of the following hormones allows the body to react to dangerous situations with increased responsiveness and energy?
Match the term to the correct definition. Term: polyuria
Excessive Urine
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
alkalemia
PET
positron emission tomography
acidemia
hematopoiesis
hemorrhage
Excessive blood loss
The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is
empyema
