Ch. 27 & 28: Vocabulary

Question 1

Disorder in which the focus is on remaining thin, causing restriction of food intake to the point of danger.

Answer 1

anorexia nervosa

Question 2

accumulation of fatty deposits on the walls of the blood vessels.

Answer 2

artherosclerosis

Question 3

An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating, followed by behaviors designed to prevent weight gain, including purging, fasting, use of laxatives, and excessive exercise.

Answer 3

bulimia

Question 4

Pump failure of the right or left ventricles associated with abnormal retention of fluid

Answer 4

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Question 5

A disturbance of the metabolism of carbohydrates and the use of glucose by the body.

Answer 5

diabetes mellitus

Question 6

Difficulty swallowing

Answer 6

dysphagia

Question 7

Within the small intestine.

Answer 7

enteral

Question 8

A pump used in continuous feeding that pumps the liquid formula, drop by drop, into the feeding tube.

Answer 8

feeding pump

Question 9

A feeding tube placed directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

Answer 9

Gastrostomy tubes

Question 10

Glucose in the urine

Answer 10

glycosuria

Question 11

Increased concentration of solutes within the fluid.

Answer 11

hyperosmolality

Question 12

Blood pressure elevated above the normal range.

Answer 12

hypertension

Question 13

A feeding tube placed directly into the intestines through the abdominal wall.

Answer 13

Jujenostory or duodenal tubes

Question 14

Loss of blood supply to the heart muscle.

Answer 14

myocardial infarction (MI)

Question 15

A type of tube that is placed through the nose into the stomach.

Answer 15

nasogastric (NG) tube

Question 16

No food or fluids by mouth.

Answer 16

NPO

Question 17

Introduction of a substance into the body by some means other than the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 17

parenteral

Question 18

A feeding tube place directly into the stomach through endoscopic surgery.

Answer 18

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube

Question 19

Place in a peripheral are (i.e., arm), for short-term nutrition that does not involve the digestive system and is absorbed directly through the bloodstream.

Answer 19

peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)

Question 20

After surgery

Answer 20

postoperative

Question 21

Before surgery

Answer 21

Preoperative

Question 22

Remains after digestion or evaporation

Answer 22

residue

Question 23

The technique of providing needed nutrients intraveneously.

Answer 23

total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Question 24

Condition of being without oxygen.

Answer 24

anoxia

Question 25

Absence of breathing

Answer 25

apnea

Question 26

Collapsed or airless part of the lung; collapse of alveoli

Answer 26

atelectasis

Question 27

Tube for insertion into a duct or cavity.

Answer 27

cannula

Question 28

Bluish discoloration or skin color changes, particularly around the mouth and in the nail beds, due to lack of oxygen.

Answer 28

cyanosis

Question 29

Difficult and labored breathing.

Answer 29

dyspnea

Question 30

Within the trachea

Answer 30

endotracheal

Question 31

Cough up and spit out

Answer 31

expectorate

Question 32

Movement of air out of the lungs.

Answer 32

expiration

Question 33

A device that supplies moisture to a gas.

Answer 33

humidifier

Question 34

Excess carbon dioxide in the blood.

Answer 34

hypercapnia

Question 35

A decreased amount of oxygen in the bloodstream.

Answer 35

hypoxemia

Question 36

State of insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Answer 36

hypoxia

Question 37

Movement of air into the lungs.

Answer 37

Inspiration

Question 38

A device that disperses liquid into a fine spray, used in intubation therapy.

Answer 38

nebulizer

Question 39

A curved guide that is inserted into the trachea to facilitate placement of a tube.

Answer 39

obturator

Question 40

Inward movement of respiratory muscles upon inspiration.

Answer 40

Retractions

Question 41

Shrill, harsh sound on inspiration; caused by obstruction of the upper air passages, as occurs in croup or laryngitis.

Answer 41

stridor

Question 42

Increased or rapid breathing.

Answer 42

tachypnea

Question 43

Adhesive; sticky

Answer 43

tenacious

Question 44

Opening into the trachea.

Answer 44

tracheostomy