MDA 141

Question 1

vaginectomy

Answer 1

a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the vagina. it is usually used as a treatment for vaginal cancer. vaginectomy is also used as part of some types of female-to-male sex reassignment surgery

Question 2

candida albicans

Answer 2

is a diploid fungus that often occurs as a result of antibiotic therapy

Question 3

monillal vaginitis

Answer 3

is a soreness, swelling and redness ( inflammation) of the vagina and vulva often times occurs as a result of antibiotic therapy

Question 4

chrones disease

Answer 4

a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms include diarrhea, cramping, and constipation

Question 5

meningitis

Answer 5

an inflammation of the membranes that cover the spinal column and brain, can be bacteria or virus

Question 6

croup

Answer 6

a viral inflammation of the larynx and trachea, this can cause edema and narrowing of the airway

Question 7

amenorrhea

Answer 7

absence of the menstrual period

Question 8

dysmenorrhea

Answer 8

pain associated with menstrual period

Question 9

meterrhagia

Answer 9

bleeding between menstrual period

Question 10

APGAR test

Answer 10

the test measures the newborn’s appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and repiration

Question 11

pediculosis

Answer 11

lice

Question 12

impetigo

Answer 12

is a contagious skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on the face, neck, hands, and diaper area from the staphylococcus family

Question 13

myringotomy

Answer 13

a surgical procedure in which tubes are placed in the ears to promote drainage

Question 14

colposcopy

Answer 14

an examination of the cervix to detect abnormal cells

Question 15

colonscopy

Answer 15

an examination of the entire large intestine

Question 16

lochia

Answer 16

a vaginal discharge after giving birth (peurperium) containing blood, mucus, and uterian tissue

Question 17

salpingo-oophorectomy

Answer 17

surgical removal of the fallopian tube and ovaries

Question 18

carbuncle

Answer 18

is an abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin, from the staphylococcus family

Question 19

furuncle

Answer 19

a “boil” is a bacterial or fungal infection of a hair follicle. if bacterial it is from the staphylococcus family

Question 20

gravitity

Answer 20

a womens number of time pregnant

Question 21

parity

Answer 21

a womens number of pregnancies that resulted in a live birth

Question 22

parkinsons disease

Answer 22

a neurological disorder that will cause a gradual decrease in motor control, involuntary tremors, and rigidity

Question 23

glaucoma

Answer 23

caused by intraocular pressure and can lead to visual impairment

Question 24

dementia

Answer 24

affects personality, cognitive function, and memory

Question 25

angina pectoris

Answer 25

chest pain cause by a lack of oxygen to myocardium

Question 26

cataracts

Answer 26

clouding of the lens of the eye

Question 27

congestive heart failure

Answer 27

the heart is unable to pump enough blood to body tissue

Question 28

rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 28

chronic auto immune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints

Question 29

osteoporosis

Answer 29

typically an aging related disease that causes bones to become weak and more prone to fracture

Question 30

macular degeneration

Answer 30

incurable disease that destroys the central portion of the retina

Question 31

hiatal retina

Answer 31

a portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm

Question 32

cholecystitis

Answer 32

inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 33

what are the 3 stages of labor?

Answer 33

dilation, birth, delivery of the placenta

Question 34

what is an EEG?

Answer 34

a test used to diagnose seizures and tremors by measuring the electrical activity of the brain

Question 35

until what age are routine head circumference measurements taken?

Answer 35

36 months

Question 36

how are hepatitis A, B, & C transmitted?

Answer 36

Hep A is spread through fecal matter and Hep B & Hep C are spread via blood and body fluids

Question 37

what would the gravida/para before a woman who had one pregnancy resulting twins?

Answer 37

G1 P2

Question 38

what duties will an MA perform during a routine prenatal visit?

Answer 38

blood pressure, urine sample, and weight

Question 39

what is the difference between a conventional pap smear and a thin prep pap?

Answer 39

thin prep pap is more accurate, sample is placed in liquid, and it can also be used to detect HIV

Question 40

until what age should the vastus lateralis be used for IM injections?

Answer 40

2 years old

Question 41

what is the normal pulse rate range for children 3 months to 2 years of age?

Answer 41

80-150

Question 42

when obtaining temperature for a child, what is the least accurate method for obtaining the temperature?

Answer 42

axillary

Question 43

for children 2 years old and younger what is the preferred site for checking pulse?

Answer 43

apical

Question 44

ear infections usually affect what part of the ear?

Answer 44

the middle ear

Question 45

what are the 2 most common signs of testicular cancer?

Answer 45

lumps or hard masses and discomfort

Question 46

how is an infant urine sample obtained?

Answer 46

clean the genitourinary area and place the urine collection bag over the genitourinary area

Question 47

an abdominal ultrasound will look at what structures?

Answer 47

liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

Question 48

what age range is testicular cancer more often seen?

Answer 48

20-35 years

Question 49

women who have Rh negative blood will need what type of injection during their pregnancy?

Answer 49

rhogam

Question 50

what are the typical warning signs of ovarian cancer?

Answer 50

abdominal pressure, bloating, and pelvic discomort

Question 51

HPV increases a womens risk of what disease?

Answer 51

cervical cancer

Question 52

what is the lay term for spontaneous abortion?

Answer 52

miscarriage

Question 53

what changes may occur to the integumentary system in older adults?

Answer 53

thinning hair, decreased sensitivity to heat/cold, and skin cancer

Question 54

what condition would require a tympanostomy?

Answer 54

chronic otitis media in children