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What is the name of the ancient green physician who lived about 400 bc and is known as the father of medicine.
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Hippocrates
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The most common symbol of the medical profession which is represented by 2 serpents is called?
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Caduceus
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when using a microscope with 10X Ocular and the 40X objective in place the total magnification is
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400X
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the term microscopic refers to which of the following
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Condition in which objects look larger than they are.
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when performing a microscopic urinalysis, red and whiteblood cells are reported per
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HPF
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macroscopic examination of urine consist of?
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Observing the color and character
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the PH of urine samples is checking to determine
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acidity of alkalinity
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which of the following would be most suitable for urine specimen culturing to determine pregnancy
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first morning urination
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the term postrandial refers to
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following a meal
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upon microscopic examination of urine, a urainary track infection would be indicated by presence of numerous
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white blood cells
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then preforming a routine phlebotomy the most common gauge needle is
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22
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when preforming a finger puncture the first drop of blood should be
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wiped away.
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the packed red blood cell volume is determined by performing an
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hematocrit test
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Hayems solution is used in the determination of
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white blood cells per CU.MM of whole blood
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The liquid portion of whole blood after the blood has been allowed to clot and the solid and liquid portions have been separated is called
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serum
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when performing a red blood count, the numbers of cells counted is multiplied by
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10,000
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when performing a manual white blood cell count, the diluted samples is placed in a hemacytometer and counted
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using the 10X objective
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when doing a differential white blood cell count the total number of cells counted are
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100
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when using a standard white blood cell piptte for determining a white blood cell count the blood is drawn to a 0.5 mark and the diluting fluid is then drawn to the
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1.0 mark
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when collecting specimens for a blood cell count, you would use a tube that contains
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an anticoagulant
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when performing a differential white blood count a basiphil will be recognized by
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large blue to purple staining granules.
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the white blood cell most often seen when performing a differential is
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Lymphocyte
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when a venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacutainer tube, the sample
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is used for hematology testing and does not clot because an anticoagulant has been mixed.
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microscopically, and organism determined to be staphylococcus appears
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round and grouped in clusters
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the agar used most often for throat culture is
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blood agar
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rod shaped bacteria is
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bacilli
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gram staining is done to determine
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whether a bacteria is positive or negative
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an example of anisocytosis is
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microcyte
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an example of poikilocytosis is
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sickle cell
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a papanicolaou smear is used to detect
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cervical cancer
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histologist is one who studies.
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microscopic tissue
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the largest white blood cells are the
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monocytes
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the universal donor is type
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O
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cellular elements in the blood white are important in coagulation are called
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prothrombin
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GTT is a tester for
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sugar metabolism
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all cells contain a gelatinous substance composed of water, protein, sugar, acids, fats and various minerals. this substance is called
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membrane
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testing for Mononucleosis can be performed on
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saliva
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a lipid profile includes testing for
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cholesterol
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if the label on a multi-dose vial of medication reads 80mg per cc and you were to prepare a 20 mg injection how much would you draw up
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0.25cc
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large amounts of injectable medication, at least 2ml or more are given
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intravenously
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a medical assistant may give an injection
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only on the orders of a physician
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an injection into the tissue between the skin and the muscle is called
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subcutaneous
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intradermal injections are usually given
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for allergy testing
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another term for subcutaneous injection is
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hypodermic
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the method of injection that has the slowest absorption rate is
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intradermal
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an injection given at a 45 angel is
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subcutaneous
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a z-track injection is a ________ injection given in the muscle of the buttocks
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intramuscular
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the most common position for a chest xray is
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PA and Lateral
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a film is allowed to remain in the fixed solution for
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twice as long as the developing time
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a cervical xray is taken of the
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neck region
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doses of radiation are measured in
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Rads, rems or roentgens
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when running a standard calibration ECG the complexes are
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10mm
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on a normal ECG tracing, the first wave to show a downward deflection is a
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Q wave
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for recording lead V1 the chest electrode is placed where.
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forth intercostal space, right sternal margin
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the purpose of applying paste or jelly when running an ECG is to reduce
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Skin Resistance
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the most common method of marking the ECG is with.
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dots and dashes in a predetermined pattern
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the proper marking for V3 is
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3 dots
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an electrocardiograph is is
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a device to monitor electrical heart activity.
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the SA node is also called
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pacemaker
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sensors used for lead 3 are placed
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left arm and left leg
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what wave form would not be seen in a normal ECG
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V-wave
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medocosonlator is indicated for
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tortcollis
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A technique that emplys high frequency, inaudible sound wave which bounces of tissue and then recorded is called
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sonogram or echogram
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a diagnostic technique which detects regions of heat and cold in the body is called
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thermography
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a branch of medicine that uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is
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nuclear
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what is the diagnostic test called when needles are inserted in sekected skeletal muscles, then the muscles contract the nerve impluses are recorded and conduction time is measured to detect disorders or nerve damage
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electromyography
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one who studies diseases is
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pathologist
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physiology is the
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study of the function of living organisms
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hypertension is also refereed to as
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high blood pressure
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inflammation of the joint or bone is refered to as
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osteoarthritis
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active immunity will be produced
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when antigens or microorganisms are injected into a patient
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a chronic disease
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may have a slow onset and last for years
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excessive tissue formation is refereed to as
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hyperplasia
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a malignant tumor is refered to as
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carcinoma
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a myoma is
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tumor of the muscle
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metastasis refers to
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growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another
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cancer of a malignant tumor are refered to as
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sarcoma/carcinoma
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metaplasia refers to
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change in tissue
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a tumor that is found in the retina and the brain and grows from connective tissue of the nerve centers is called
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glioma
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a tumor that is non progressive and not life threatening is considered
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benign
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prednisone is a drug used in the treatment of
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inflammation
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drugs used in preventing the clotting of blood is
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anticoagulants
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a chemical substance that kills living microorganisms are
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antibiotic
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an agent that affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urin and thus reducing the volume of fluid in the body is called
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diuretic
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an agent given to counter act an unwanted effect of a drug is called
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antidote
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a mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesnt necessarily produce sleep is called
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sedative
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an agent which excites or promotes functional activity is called
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stimulant
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a medication used to relieve pain is called
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analgestic
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a substance to stop nausea or vomiting is called
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antiemetic
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under the controlled substance act, those drugs haveing the highest potential for abuse such as cocaine and marijuana are under schedule
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1
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under the controlled substance act, over the counter drugs would be under what schedule
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V
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under the controlled substance act, how many schedule are there
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5
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the median or sagital plane divides the body into
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left and right
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a congenital anemia occurring primarily among blacks is
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sickle cell
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anterior
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is the front of the body
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intercostal refers to
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between the ribs
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the opposite of medial is
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lateral
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a patient in prone position is
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lying face down
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a patient lying in the supine position is
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laying flat on their back with palms up.
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in the anatomical position the patient is
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stands erect with the palmsturned anterior
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the lithotomy position is used when a patient
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is having a vaginal exam
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the opposite of superficial is
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deep
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the opposite of distal is
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proximal
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lying on the stomach is referred to as
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prone position
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transverse refers to
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horizontal
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the pituitary gland
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is considered to be the master gland
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the isles of langerhans
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produces insulin
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the urinary system is composed of
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kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
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the number of muscles in the human body is
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600
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an inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscle is
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tendonitits
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the most important muscle to aid in breathing is
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diaphram
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the main upper chest muscle is
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trapezius
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the bat shaped bone that extends behind the eyes and forms part of the base of the skull is called
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sphenoid bone
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a bone that is partially bent and partially broken is referred to as
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greenstick
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the largest gland in the human body is
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liver
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the smallest sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called
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gallbladder
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insulin is secreted into the bloodstream by what organ
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pancreaus
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the air sacs in the lungs in which the exchange of gasses take place are called
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alveoli
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the serous membrane which lines the abdominal wall are called
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peritoneum
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the group of glands that secrete substances directly into the bloodstream are called
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the endocrine system.
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the master gland of the human body is
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pituitary
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gestation is
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280 days
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the act of giving birth is
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parturition
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a woman in labor is referred to as
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parturient
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for the first 2 months the unborn child is referred to as
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embryo
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the number of bones in the body is
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206
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the longest bone in the body is
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femur
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an osteoblast
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is a cell of mesodermal organ which is concerned with the formation
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the most common place to take a pulse is at the
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radial artery
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a patient with rapid pulse has
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tachycardia
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the first sound heard when taking the blood pressure is
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systolic pressure
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a counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called
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hemacytometer
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if a corotid pulse was taken, it would be taken at the
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neck.
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ascultation is done bu using a
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stethoscope
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a hemostatic forcep
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clamps off small vessels and bleeders
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inflammation of the renal pelvis is referred to as
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pyelonephritis
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leukemia is
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a blood condition involving white cells
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tissues are composed of
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cells
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pathology is
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the study of diseases
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conducting away is referred to as
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efferent
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incision into the chest wall is referred to as
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thoracotomy
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bradycardia is referred to as
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slow heart rate
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a term meaning to cut into the tube from the kidney to the bladder is
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ureterotomy
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neoplasm refers to
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new growth
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iron containing pigment is referred to as
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hemoglobin
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afferent refers to as
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conducting toward
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atriomegaly refers to
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enlargement of the atrium of the heart
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the instrument used to set up a sterile field is the
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transfer forceps
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an instrument to cut is referred to as
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tome
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a tray for pelvic exam normally includes
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lubricant, speculum, gloves
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the instrument to view the eye is an
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ophthalmoscope
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hemostats are a type of
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forceps
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neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are
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afferent neurons
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the function of the veins is to
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carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
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the smallest blood vessel is the
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capillary
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