vocabulary

Question 1

Albumin

Answer 1

Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.

Question 2

Apnea

Answer 2

Absence of respirations for a period of time

Question 3

Aspiration

Answer 3

removal by suction, as the removal of fluid or gas from a body cavity or the procurement of biopsy specimens.

Question 4

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Answer 4

Nitrogen in the form of urea in the blood or serum, used as a indicator of kidney function.

Question 5

Creatinine

Answer 5

an anhydride of creatinine, the end product of phosphocreatine metabolism; measurements of its rate of urinary excretion are used as diagnostic indicators of kidney function and muscle mass

Question 6

Cyanosis

Answer 6

Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood or a structural defect in the hemoglobin molecule.

Question 7

Cystitis

Answer 7

irritated bladder

Question 8

Diffusion

Answer 8

Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration

Question 9

Dysarthria

Answer 9

a speech disorder caused by disturbances of muscular control because of damage to the central or peripheral nervous system

Question 10

Dysphagia

Answer 10

Difficulty swallowing; commonly associated with obstructive or motor disorders of the esophagus.

Question 11

Dysuria

Answer 11

Painful urination resulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the urethra

Question 12

Electrolytes

Answer 12

Element or compound that, when melted or dissolved in water or other solvent, dissociates into ions and can carry an electrical current.

Question 13

Hematuria

Answer 13

Abnormal presence of blood in the urine.

Question 14

Hyperplasia

Answer 14

abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement in an organ or tissue

Question 15

Hypoxia

Answer 15

Inadequate cellular oxygenation that may result from a deficiency in the delivery or use of oxygen at the cellular level

Question 16

Malnutrition

Answer 16

Poor nutrition because of an insufficient or poorly balanced diet or faulty digestion or utilization of foods

Question 17

Oxygenation

Answer 17

To treat, combine, or infuse with oxygen

Question 18

Perfusion

Answer 18

Passage of a fluid through a specific organ or an area of the body. (2) Therapeutic measure whereby a drug intended for an isolated part of the body is introduced via the bloodstream. (3) Relates to the ability of the cardiovascular system to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues and return deoxygenated blood to the lungs

Question 19

Polyuria

Answer 19

An excessive output of urine

Question 20

Pyelonephritis

Answer 20

an infection that spreads to the upper urinary tract (kidneys)

Question 21

Pyuria

Answer 21

The presence of pus in the urine, usually a sign of urinary tract infection

Question 22

Retractions

Answer 22

an act or instance of retracting; specifically : backward or inward movement of an organ or part

Question 23

Tachypnea

Answer 23

Rate of breathing is regular but abnormally rapid (greater than 20 breaths/min).

Question 24

Ventilation

Answer 24

Respiratory process by which gases are moved into and out of the lungs.

Question 25

A

Answer 25

absence of

Question 26

Aerobic

Answer 26

requires oxygen

Question 27

Afebrile

Answer 27

absence of fever

Question 28

Anaerobic

Answer 28

requires little or no oxygen

Question 29

Asepsis

Answer 29

Absence of germs or microorganisms.

Question 30

Bradycardia

Answer 30

pulse is lower than 60 beats per minute

Question 31

Edema

Answer 31

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues.

Question 32

Eupnea

Answer 32

Normal respirations that are quiet, effortless, and rhythmical.

Question 33

Exudate

Answer 33

Fluid, cells, or other substances that have been discharged from cells or blood vessels slowly through small pores or breaks in cell membranes.

Question 34

Febrile

Answer 34

Pertaining to or characterized by an elevated body temperature.

Question 35

Hyper

Answer 35

above or excessive

Question 36

Hypertension

Answer 36

Disorder characterized by an elevated blood pressure persistently exceeding 120/80 mm/Hg.

Question 37

Hyperthermia

Answer 37

Situation in which body temperature exceeds the set point.

Question 38

Hypo

Answer 38

below normal

Question 39

Hypotension

Answer 39

abnormal lowering of blood pressure that is inadequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of tissues

Question 40

Hypothermia

Answer 40

abnormal lowering of body temperature below 35° C, or 95° F, usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold.

Question 41

Immunocompromised

Answer 41

has an impaired immune system

Question 42

Necrotic

Answer 42

Of or pertaining to the death of tissue in response to disease or injury.

Question 43

Pathogen

Answer 43

microorganism capable of producing disease

Question 44

Purulent

Answer 44

containing white blood cell and bacteria

Question 45

Sanguineous

Answer 45

containing red blood cells

Question 46

Sepsis

Answer 46

the presence in tissue of harmful bacteria and their toxins typically through infection of a wound.

Question 47

Serous

Answer 47

clear like plasma

Question 48

Tachycardia

Answer 48

pulse is faster than 100 beats per minute.