FINAL EXAM

Question 1

Small infectious agent that reproduces in cells of living host

Answer 1

Virus

Question 2

Free from contamination

Answer 2

Aseptic

Question 3

Free from all living microorganisms

Answer 3

Surgical asepsis

Question 4

Bacterium, fungi, viruses temporary on skin

Answer 4

Transient flora

Question 5

Chemical compounds used to kill parasite fungi or their spores

Answer 5

Fungicide

Question 6

General discomfort

Answer 6

Malaise

Question 7

Slow heart rate (below 60)

Answer 7

Bradycardia

Question 8

Difference between systolic & diastolic measured in mmHg

Answer 8

Pulse pressure

Question 9

Breathing

Answer 9

External respiration

Question 10

Cessation of breathing

Answer 10

Apnea

Question 11

Not enough oxygen for bodily function

Answer 11

Hypoxia

Question 12

Likely course of disease/illness

Answer 12

Prognosis

Question 13

Likelihood of developing disease/illness

Answer 13

Risk factor

Question 14

Enlarged or swollen

Answer 14

Distention

Question 15

Farsightedness

Answer 15

Hyperopia

Question 16

Patent

Answer 16

Open

Question 17

Age related farsightedness

Answer 17

Presbyopia

Question 18

Bacteria, virus, microorganisms that can cause disease

Answer 18

Pathogen

Question 19

Organisms that do not cause disease

Answer 19

Nonpathogen

Question 20

Destroys microorganisms but not its spores

Answer 20

Disinfection

Question 21

Opportunistic infection

Answer 21

Usually host with a weakened immune system

Question 22

Febrile

Answer 22

Fever

Question 23

Fast breathing

Answer 23

Tachypnea

Question 24

Fast pounding pulse

Answer 24

Bounding

Question 25

Difference in minutes | Time between # of beats of heart and # of beats of pulse

Answer 25

Pulse deficit

Question 26

Discomfort when breathing while lying down

Answer 26

Orthopnea

Question 27

Cyanosis

Answer 27

Bluish color

Question 28

When heart muscles contract

Answer 28

Systole

Question 29

Long lasting disease/condition

Answer 29

Chronic

Question 30

Nearsightedness

Answer 30

Myopia

Question 31

Swelling

Answer 31

Edema

Question 32

Vision condition that causes blurred vision | When the cornea is irregularly shaped

Answer 32

Astigmatism

Question 33

Hole in part of the body

Answer 33

Perforation

Question 34

Pallor

Answer 34

Pale skin

Question 35

Bacteria/microorganisms that live on/in the body

Answer 35

Normal flora

Question 36

Free from disease causing microorganisms

Answer 36

Medical asepsis

Question 37

Without fever

Answer 37

Afebrile

Question 38

Fast heart rate (over 100)

Answer 38

Tachycardia

Question 39

Irregular heartbeat

Answer 39

Arrhythmia

Question 40

Transfer of gases between blood cells

Answer 40

Internal respiration

Question 41

Difficult breathing (shortness of breath)

Answer 41

Dyspnea

Question 42

Low level of oxygen in the blood

Answer 42

Hypoxemia

Question 43

When heart muscles relax and heart chambers fill

Answer 43

Diastole

Question 44

Abrupt onset, short duration

Answer 44

Acute

Question 45

Clarity of vision

Answer 45

Visual acuity

Question 46

Skin redness

Answer 46

Erythema

Question 47

Pinching up of portion of skin

Answer 47

Turgor

Question 48

Hearing loss due to natural aging

Answer 48

Presbycusis

Question 49

Crackling sound of lungs

Answer 49

Crepitus

Question 50

Right eye

Answer 50

OD

Question 51

Left eye

Answer 51

OS

Question 52

Both eyes

Answer 52

OU

Question 53

Right ear

Answer 53

AD

Question 54

Left ear

Answer 54

AS

Question 55

Tx

Answer 55

Treatment

Question 56

Dx

Answer 56

Diagnosis

Question 57

PE

Answer 57

Physical examination

Question 58

With

Answer 58

C with line over the top

Question 59

Without

Answer 59

S with line over the top

Question 60

STAT

Answer 60

Immediately

Question 61

Rx

Answer 61

Prescription

Question 62

UA

Answer 62

Urinalysis

Question 63

Po

Answer 63

By mouth

Question 64

IM

Answer 64

Intramuscular

Question 65

SC

Answer 65

Subcutaneous

Question 66

Ht

Answer 66

Height

Question 67

Wt

Answer 67

Weight

Question 68

BP

Answer 68

Blood pressure

Question 69

LMP

Answer 69

Last menstrual period

Question 70

VS

Answer 70

Vital signs

Question 71

What is used to sterilize articles in medical office?

Answer 71

Autoclave

Question 72

What does it mean if something is sterile?

Answer 72

Free of all living microorganisms and its spores

Question 73

Temp and pressure for autoclave

Answer 73

250 degrees | 15lbs

Question 74

What is autoclave tape used for

Answer 74

Show that it's been through autoclave | Does not ensure sterility

Question 75

Best way to determine effectiveness of sterilization process

Answer 75

Biologic indicators

Question 76

Purpose of measuring pulse

Answer 76

Checks heartrate and rhythm

Question 77

Where do you take apical pulse

Answer 77

5th intercoastal space and at the apex of the heart

Question 78

Control center for involuntary respiration

Answer 78

Medule

Question 79

What does pulse oximetry provide

Answer 79

Oxygen level of blood

Question 80

Normal oxygen saturation for adult

Answer 80

94-99%

Question 81

What does blood pressure measure?

Answer 81

Systolic measures pressure in blood vessels when heart beats and diastolic measures pressure in blood vessels when heart is relaxed between beats

Question 82

Artery used for BP

Answer 82

Aorta

Question 83

Otoscope

Answer 83

Examine ear

Question 84

Opthalmascope

Answer 84

Examine eyes

Question 85

Lithotomy position

Answer 85

On back, feet in stirrups | Pelvis lower abdominal exams

Question 86

Supine

Answer 86

On back face up | Breast exams, abdominal organs

Question 87

Prone

Answer 87

Face down | Spine and structures of back

Question 88

Fowlers

Answer 88

Sitting 60-90 degrees | Respiratory and cardiovascular

Question 89

Semi fowlers

Answer 89

45-60 degrees | Respiratory and cardiovascular

Question 90

Sims position

Answer 90

Laying on left side with right knee bent and left leg straight Rectal examinations

Question 91

Dorsal recumbent

Answer 91

On back with knees slightly bent up, feet flat on bed, ground...

Question 92

Palpations

Answer 92

Feeling with fingers/hands | Pulse, abdominal distention

Question 93

Auscultation

Answer 93

Listening to internal sounds of body | Heart, lungs

Question 94

Inspection

Answer 94

Visual exam of things such as abdomen, shape, color..

Question 95

Percussion

Answer 95

Tapping body parts with fingers/hands/small instrument | Size of body organs during physical examination