assignment questions exam 3

Question 1

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

Answer 1

ascites

Question 2

a patient who has hepatitis has a disorder of his/her

Answer 2

liver

Question 3

difficult, painful swallowing

Answer 3

dysphagia

Question 4

difficulty in digestion

Answer 4

dyspepsia

Question 5

pertaining to the stomach

Answer 5

gastric

Question 6

mrs. watkins is being treated for a duodenal ulcer, her ulcer is located in the

Answer 6

first section of the small intestine

Question 7

without appetite

Answer 7

anorexia

Question 8

vomiting blood is called

Answer 8

hematemesis

Question 9

twisting of intestines

Answer 9

volvulus

Question 10

tiny projections in the walls of the small intestines

Answer 10

villi

Question 11

the suffix -stomy

Answer 11

new opening

Question 12

the suffix -pepsia means

Answer 12

digestion

Question 13

the process of chewing is called

Answer 13

mastication

Question 14

the combining form that means the same as lingu/o is

Answer 14

gloss/o

Question 15

the combining form celi/o means

Answer 15

abdomen

Question 16

surgical repair of the abdomen

Answer 16

abdominoplasty

Question 17

rhythm like muscular contractoins of the GI tract and other tubular structures

Answer 17

peristalsis

Question 18

the suffix -ptysis means

Answer 18

spitting

Question 19

hemoptysis

Answer 19

spitting up blood from the lungs

Question 20

hepatomegaly

Answer 20

enlargement of the liver

Question 21

abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

Answer 21

scoliosis

Question 22

arthroscopy

Answer 22

visual examination of the joint

Question 23

bending at a joint

Answer 23

flexion

Question 24

cracking sound heard when ends of bones rub against each other

Answer 24

crepitus

Question 25

dorsiflexion

Answer 25

bending of the foot backward

Question 26

inflammation of bone and bone marrow

Answer 26

osteomyelitis

Question 27

kyphosis

Answer 27

posterior curve in the thoracic region

Question 28

lordosis

Answer 28

anterior curve of spine

Question 29

pronation

Answer 29

turning the palm backward

Question 30

softening of bones

Answer 30

osteomalacia

Question 31

you detect a pulsatile, blowing sound in the area just inferior to the xiphoid process, how would you describe this sound

Answer 31

systolic bruit

Question 32

your patient has a UTI, which of the following would indicate renal involvement

Answer 32

CVA tenderness

Question 33

what is the name for the protrusion of abdominal organs through a muscular defect around the umbilicus

Answer 33

umbilical hernia

Question 34

pain in the right upper quadrant could be related to which of the following structures

Answer 34

liver, gall bladder, right kidney

Question 35

pain on the release of hand pressure during abdominal palpation is indicative of what condition

Answer 35

peritoneal inflammation

Question 36

a nurse is caring for a patient with a lower extremity trauma, the nurse should take all the actions except

Answer 36

apply heat

Question 37

which of the following activities would be hard for a person with limited abduction of the hip

Answer 37

getting into a car

Question 38

what is the term for an audible and palpable crunchinig in a joint

Answer 38

crepitation

Question 39

moving the toes and foot upward is called

Answer 39

dorsiflexion

Question 40

range of motion in the shoulder is limited to flexion and extension (T or F)

Answer 40

false

Question 41

conjunctivits is

Answer 41

inflammation of the outer layer of exposed eye

Question 42

diplopia

Answer 42

double vision

Question 43

sensitivity to light

Answer 43

photophobia

Question 44

partial loss of sight, also known as lazy eye

Answer 44

amblyopia

Question 45

mydriasis

Answer 45

enlarged pupil

Question 46

impairment of vision as a result of old age

Answer 46

presbyopia

Question 47

farsightedness

Answer 47

hyperopia

Question 48

ataxia

Answer 48

persistent of unsteadiness on the feet

Question 49

encephal/o

Answer 49

brain

Question 50

the suffix -algia means

Answer 50

pain

Question 51

a nurse is assessing the eyes of a patient who has experienced a subconjunctival hemorrhage related to vomiting; which of the following findings would the nurse expect

Answer 51

defined reddened area of the sclera

Question 52

a nurse is assessing the mouth of a client who has candidiasis, what should the nurse expect

Answer 52

white patches on tongue

Question 53

what cranial nerve is tested by having patient move head and shoulders against resistance

Answer 53

CN XI

Question 54

what color is the cornea

Answer 54

clear

Question 55

where is the maxillary sinus located

Answer 55

under the eyes

Question 56

patient who has a Glasgow Coma Scale rating of 15 is in a coma

Answer 56

false

Question 57

impairment of vision as a result of old age

Answer 57

presbyopia

Question 58

the common name eardrum refers to what medical location

Answer 58

tympanic membrane

Question 59

partial loss of sight, also known as lazy eye

Answer 59

amblyopia

Question 60

partial paralysis of either the right or the left side of the body

Answer 60

hemiparesis