Quiz # 6

Front 1

Venipuncture

Back 1

puncture of a vein for collection of a blood specimen or for infusion of therapeutic solutions

Front 2

Complete blood count

Back 2

specimens of venous blood; includes hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements, erythrocyte (RBC) count, leukocyte (WBC) count, red blood cells indices, and a differential white cell count

Front 3

Hemoglobin

Back 3

the main intracellular protein of erythrocytes; is the iron-containing protein in the red blood cells that transports oxygen through the body.

Front 4

Hematocrit

Back 4

measures the percentage of RBCs in the total blood volume

Front 5

Polycythemia

Back 5

a condition in which clients with chronic hypoxia may develop higher than normal counts of red blood cells.

Front 6

Peak level

Back 6

indicates the highest concentration of the drug in the blood serum

Front 7

Trough level

Back 7

represents the lowest concentration of a drug in the blood serum.

Front 8

HbA1c

Back 8

is a measurement of blood glucose that is bound to hemoglobin

Front 9

Serum osmolality

Back 9

a measurement of the solute concentration of the blood; particles included are sodium ions, glucose, and urea (BUN). Can be estimated by doubling the serum sodium, because sodium and its associated chloride ions are the major determinates of serum osmolality. Values are primarily used to evaluate fluid balance. Increase indicates fluid deficit and decrease reflects a fluid volume excess.

Front 10

Occult blood

Back 10

hidden blood

Front 11

Guaiac test

Back 11

a test performed for occult (hidden) blood in the stool to detect gastrointestinal bleeding not visible to the eye.

Front 12

Steatorrhea

Back 12

excessive amount of fat in the stool due to a malabsorption syndrome or pancreatic enzyme deficiency

Front 13

Urine specific gravity

Back 13

an indicator of urine concentration, or the amount of solutes (metabolic wastes and electrolytes) present in the urine.

Front 14

Saliva

Back 14

clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth, sometimes referred to as “spit.”

Front 15

Sputum

Back 15

the mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea,

Front 16

Expectorate

Back 16

spit out

Front 17

Hemoptysis

Back 17

the presence of blood in the sputum

Front 18

Colonoscopy

Back 18

visual examination of the interior of the colon with a colonoscope

Front 19

Cystoscopy

Back 19

visual examination of the urinary bladder with a cystocope

Front 20

Angiography

Back 20

an invasive procedure requiring informed consent of the client. A radiopaque dye is injected into the vessel to be examined

Front 21

Echocardiogram

Back 21

a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function

Front 22

Computed Tomography

Back 22

also called CT scanning, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography (CAT) is a painless, noninvasive x-ray procedure that has the unique capability of distinguishing minor differences in the density of tissues.

Front 23

Magnetic resonance imaging

Back 23

is a noninvasive diagnostic scanning technique in which the client is placed in a magnetic field. Clients with implanted metal devices, cannot undergo an MRI because of the strong magnetic field

Front 24

Ascites

Back 24

a large amount of fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity

Front 25

Abdominal paracentesis

Back 25

a procedure to obtain a specimen of ascetic fluid for laboratory study and to relieve pressure on the abdominal organs due to the presence of excess fluid

Front 26

Thoracentesis

Back 26

a procedure to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural cavity to ease breathing or to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally

Front 27

Lumbar puncture

Back 27

(LP) procedure in which cerebrosprinal fluid is withdrawn through a needle inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae, or between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae; also called a spinal tap.

Front 28

Intrapleural pressure

Back 28

pressure in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs; is always slightly negative in relation to atmospheric pressure.

Front 29

Intrapulmonary pressure

Back 29

(pressure within the lungs) always equalizes with atmospheric pressure.

Front 30

Lung compliance

Back 30

the expansibility or stretchability of lung tissue, plays a significant role in the ease of ventilation.

Front 31

Atelectasis

Back 31

collapse of the air sacs

Front 32

Diffusion

Back 32

the movement of gases or other particles from an area of greater pressure or concentration to an area of lower pressure or concentration

Front 33

Emphysema

Back 33

a chronic pulmonary condition in which the alveoli are dilated and distended

Front 34

Stridor

Back 34

a harsh, crowing sound made on inhalation caused by constriction of the upper airway

Front 35

Hypercarbia (hypercapnia)

Back 35

accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood

Front 36

Kussmaul’s breathing

Back 36

hyperventilation that accompanies metabolic acidosis in which the body attempts to compensate (give off excess body acids) by blowing off carbon dioxide through deep and rapid breathing

Front 37

Cheyne-Stokes respirations

Back 37

marked rhythmic waxing and waning of respiration from very deep to very shallow with short periods of apnea commonly caused by chronic disease, increased intracranial pressure, or drug overdose

Front 38

Biot’s respirations

Back 38

shallow breaths interrupted by apnea; may be seen in clients with CNS disorders

Front 39

Orthopnea

Back 39

the inability to breath easily unless sitting upright or standing.

Front 40

Dyspnea

Back 40

difficulty breathing or the feeling of being short of breath (SOB)

Front 41

Hypoxemia

Back 41

low partial pressure of oxygen or low saturation of oxyhemoglobin in the arterial blood

Front 42

Hypoxia

Back 42

insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body

Front 43

Humidifier

Back 43

a device that adds water vapor to inspired air

Front 44

Bronchodilators

Back 44

a drug that causes widening of the bronchi

Front 45

Postural drainage

Back 45

positioning of a client to allow the drainage, by gravity, of secretions from the lungs

Front 46

MAP

Back 46

mean arterial pressure

Front 47

MAR

Back 47

medication administration record

Front 48

mcg

Back 48

microgram

Front 49

mEq

Back 49

milliequivalent(s)

Front 50

Mg

Back 50

magnesium

Front 51

mg

Back 51

milligram

Front 52

MI

Back 52

myocardial infarction

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MICU

Back 53

medical intensive care unit

Front 54

min

Back 54

minute

Front 55

mL

Back 55

milliliter

Front 56

mmol

Back 56

millimole(s)

Front 57

MRI

Back 57

magnetic resonance imaging

Front 58

MRSA

Back 58

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Front 59

MS

Back 59

mental status, multiple sclerosis, mitral stenosis

Front 60

MVA

Back 60

motor vehicle accident

Front 61

Na

Back 61

sodium

Front 62

NAD

Back 62

no acute distress

Front 63

Neb

Back 63

nebulizer

Front 64

neg/-

Back 64

negative

Front 65

NG

Back 65

nasogastric

Front 66

NICU

Back 66

neonatal intensive care unit

Front 67

NIDDM

Back 67

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Front 68

NKA

Back 68

no known allergies

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No

Back 69

number

Front 70

NPO

Back 70

nothing by mouth

Front 71

NS

Back 71

normal saline

Front 72

NSAID

Back 72

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Front 73

NSR

Back 73

normal sinus rhythm

Front 74

NTG

Back 74

nitroglycerin

Front 75

NV

Back 75

nausea & vomiting

Front 76

NWB

Back 76

non-weight bearing