Quiz #4 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Abduction
Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body. Swinging the hands from the side of the body up to the shoulder or higher is an example.
Cheilosis
Sores at the corner of the mouth, seen in vitamin b deficiencies, especially riboflavin
Jejunostomy tube
A feeding tube placed directly into the second part of the small intestine for long term enteral feeding.
Babinski reflex
One of the normal reflexes in infants. It occurs after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked. The big toe then moves upward or toward the top of the foot. The other toes fan out
Susceptible host
Definite as any individual who is at risk for infection
Mycoplasma
Very small bacteria that have no cell wall, making them resistant to antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis, such as penicillins. One species is the cause of mycoplasma pneumonia, tracheobronchitis, and pharyngitis
Antibody response
The activation of B cell(B lymphocytes) to produce antibodies to respond to antigens (foreign substances that trigger the immune system) such as bacteria, bacteria toxins and free viruses.
Circumduction
The circular movement of a limb or if the eye. It is one of the four basic movements of the joint of the skeleton.
Addiction
The movement of a body part toward the body’s midline.
Trendelenburg’s
The position of the bed in which the frame is lowered and foot is raised. This is used to promote venous return
Bactermia
Defined as the presence of bacteria in the blood. Blood is normally a sterile environment, so a culture of the individual’s blood containing bacteria is always abnormal
Exudate
Consist of fluid that escapes from the blood vessels, dead phagocytic and tissue cells, and the products they release. Occurs in the second stage of inflammation.
Histamines
Chemical mediators that dilate blood vessel, causing more blood flow to the injured area and chemically attracts eosinophils.
Granulation tissue
Define as gelatinous tissue that appears red or pink because of the many newly formed capillaries
Inflammation
An adaptive response to injury or illness that brings fluid (plasma), dissolved substances and blood cell into the interstitial tissues where the invasion or damage has occurred
Hyperemia
The marked increase in blood supply that is responsible for the characteristics signs of redness and heat that accompany inflammation
Malabsorption
A condition in which the intestinal mucosa is unable to absorb nutrients, resulting in nutrients being excreted in the stool
Enzymes
Chemical induce a chemical reaction in order to assist in the breakdown of nutrients
Epidermis
The surface or outermost part of the skin consisting of four to five layers of epithelial cells
Pruritus
Itching if the skin
Urticaria
Patches of pale, itchy wheals in an erythematous area. Also known as hives
Erythema
Redness of the skin
Ureteral stent
A thin catheter inserted into the ureter to provide for urine flow and ureteral support
Cystoscopy
Direct visualization of the urethra and bladder through a scope to diagnose conditions such as prostatic hypertrophy and ureteral strictures
