CH 15

Question 1

A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test ____.

Answer 1

is performed to identify high levels of inflammation within the body

Question 2

A/An ____ is used to examine the tympanic membrane.

Answer 2

otoscope

Question 3

Single ____________________ emission computed tomography is a type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3-D computer-reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs.

Answer 3

photon

Question 4

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

Answer 4

hematocrit

Question 5

The puncture of a vein to draw blood is known as ____________________ or venipuncture

Answer 5

phlebotomy

Question 6

A/An ____ test is used to detect an internal hemorrhage lasting more than 24 hours.

Answer 6

red blood cell count

Question 7

A bone ____________________ is a nuclear scanning test that identifies new areas of bone growth or breakdown.

Answer 7

scan

Question 8

____ is the presence of the protein albumin in the urine and is a sign of impaired kidney function.

Answer 8

Albuminuria

Question 9

An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the interior of the eye.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

____________________ is the diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.

Answer 10

percussion

Question 11

A subcutaneous injection (SC) is made into the fatty layer just below the skin.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are non-narcotic analgesics administered to control pain by reducing inflammation and swelling.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

The abbreviation t.i.d. means four times a day.

Answer 13

false

Question 14

A/An ____________________ also known as PET imaging, combines tomography with radionuclide tracers.

Answer 14

positron emission tomography

Question 15

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

Answer 15

pyuria

Question 16

Proteinuria is the absence of a normal amount of protein in the urine.

Answer 16

false

Question 17

injection into the middle layer of the skin

Answer 17

ID

Question 18

injection directly into the muscle tissue

Answer 18

IM

Question 19

Injection directly into a vein

Answer 19

IV

Question 20

administrant through a hypodermic needle

Answer 20

parenteral

Question 21

injection just below the skin

Answer 21

SC

Question 22

A bolus infusion is a single dose of drug usually injected into a blood vessel over a short period of time.

Answer 22

true

Question 23

Which is the correct spelling of the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure?

Answer 23

sphygmomanometer

Question 24

The technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen is known as ____________________.

Answer 24

fluoroscopy

Question 25

A C-reactive protein test is performed to identify high levels of inflammation within the body.

Answer 25

true

Question 26

before meal

Answer 26

A.C.

Question 27

after meals

Answer 27

P.C.

Question 28

By mouth

Answer 28

p.o.

Question 29

every hour

Answer 29

q.h.

Question 30

every day

Answer 30

q.d.

Question 31

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

Answer 31

adverse

Question 32

A ____ is an abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during inspiration (breathing in).

Answer 32

rale

Question 33

Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

Answer 33

assessment

Question 34

An over-the-counter drug may be dispensed only with a written prescription.

Answer 34

false