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Med Term Chapter 5: Medical Specialties
Med Term Chapter 5: Medical Specialties
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Arthritis is considered an acute condition
True
False
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What does diuretic mean?
Increase the passing of urine
Decrease the passing of urine
3
nephrostomy?
artificial opening into kidney
artificial opening into urethra
artificial opening into bladder
artificial opening into ureter
4
A surgical technologist should always check:
All of the above
The ratchet of an instrument
The tips of an instrument
The box lock of an instrument
5
Pleural effusion is
an accumulation of fluid outside the lungs
an accumulation of air outside the lung
flail chest or paradoxical movement
an accumulation of blood in the pericardial sac
6
an optician
is a certified MD
fills prescriptions for corrective lenses
prescribes corrective lenses
treats any disorders of the eye
7
enter/o means
stomach
heart
intestine
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Which is a term for gall stones?
tonsololiths
cystolith
nephrolithasis
cholelithasis
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Mediastinum is ...
area by the chest
the space between the heart
area by the abdomen
the space between the lungs
10
A medical assistant may be responsible for all of the following clinical duties, EXCEPT:
Prescribing medication
Performing EKGs
Performing phlebotomy and laboratory procedures
Taking vital signs
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Cephalgia is a medical term for...
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
A headache
Cranial sutures on the skull
Cancer within the brain
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A pleural effusion can be caused by:
All of the above
congestive heart failure
cirrhosis
Pnuemonia
13
Which best describes the job duties of an occupational therapist with a patient who is a soldier who lost her right leg?
massage the muscles to provide pain relief.
coach the soldier on a wheelchair basketball team.
keep the leg wound clean and promote healing.
teach the soldier how to adjust to life with a prosthetic leg.
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Definition for -cele
Removal
Hernia
Pain
Tumor
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What are s/sx of an arrythmia?
short of breath
Palpitations
chest pain
Syncope
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What is Rheumatologist similar to?
Radiologist
Allergist
Urologist
Surgeon
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ped/o
vein
throat
child
lung
18
endocrinologist
specialist in the study of cancer.
specialist in the study of the endocrine glands.
specialist in the study of the heart.
specialist in the study of dieases.
19
abnormal condition, disease
exo-
-osis
osteo-
-oasis
20
What do insulin and glucagon regulate?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Sodium levels in the blood.
Sugar levels in the blood.
21
Gall stones are made of
bile salts
cholesterol
stored urea
excess iron
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gastroenterologist
a specialist in the study of the intestines
a specialist in the study of disease
a specialist in the study of the liver
a specialist in the study of the stomach and intestines
23
Discharge from the nose
Endocarditis
Rhin/o
Angina Pectoris
Rhinorrhea
24
What heart condition is arrythmia?
irregular heart beat
angina
hole in the heart
coronary heart disease
25
A Physical Therapist deals with fine motor skills.
True
False
26
What is prone position?
body lying on side
body lying face up
body lying face down
body standing
27
What is a acute illness?
A legal high
A disease
This is a long term illness
This is a short term illness
28
Job duties of an ophthalmologist are:
Treat eye disease
Prescribe glasses
Check vison
29
How does Hemodialysis work?
Removes blood and filters and returns it.
Inserts an artificial kidney into the body.
Uses lining of abdominal cavity to filter waste from body.
30
Where are insulin and glucagon produced?
Alveoli
pancreas
kidney
capillaries
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Job duties are the tasks that must be done on a daily basis.
True
False
32
Cardiomegaly
Heart enlargment
Heart arythmia
A heart transplant
A procedure to restart the heart
33
What is the use of barium swallows?
Making stool white for several days, allowing for abnormality detection
Helping with constipation
Detection of structural disorders
Dehydrating when edema is present
34
When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:
contact medical control on every EMS call
function above his or her scope of practice
consistently exceed the standard of care
exercise reasonable care and act prudently
35
Pneumonectomy means
The removal of the liver
The removal of one lung
The removal of the gall bladder
The removal of the appendix
36
Hepatic means...
intestine
liver
kidney
lungs
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A hematologist is
Study of blood disorders
Physician who studies the way that he met her
Physician who specializes in diagnosing blood disorders
wrong answer
38
-genic
Surgical repair
Speaking
Producing, causing
Enlargement
39
Duties of a respiratory therapist include:
Monitor blood concentrations
All of the above
Administer oxygen therapy
Administer breathing treatments
40
A surgical technologist would do all of the following except....
steralization
billing
operating room preparation
surgical procedures
41
what is the meaning of lymphangiogram?
inflammation of lymph vessel(s)
disease of the lymph node(s)
record of the lymph vessel(s)
inflammation of the lymph node(s)
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What does an Occupational therapist do?
Make sure person is safe
Deal with elderly people
Treat people through therapeutic use of everyday activities
Deal with sports
43
This patient is in what position?
Left Lateral
Left anterior oblique
Left anterior oblique
Right Lateral
44
Where do respiratory therapist work?
All of the above
Long-term care facilities
Clinics
Hospitals
45
A rheumatologist specializes in diseases of:
the skin
the endocrine system
the joints
bones
46
A midwife is a:
Person who is trained to help women when they are giving birth
Person who is trained to help men when they are giving birth
Person is giving birth
47
If you are anemic, you need more of this element in your diet.
Iodine
Magnesium
Iron
Zinc
48
What is insulin produced by?
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach
49
Paramedic
Responds to medical emergencies
Uses engineering to solve medical problems
Specializes in in the assessments of hearing impairments
Uses principles of of biology and chemistry
50
Prognosis means...
to copy
forecast
disable
ranked system
51
Physical therapist duties ..
Assist patients
Report progress of patients
Improve mobility
Help with disabilities
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Insulin converts
Glucose to glycogen
Glycogen to glucose
Fat to glucose
Sugar to fat
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NEPHR/O
KIDNEY
URINE FLOW
BEAN SHAPE
BRAIN
54
Home Health Aide
Run household errands for the patient
Acts as a doctor at the patient's home
Assist in the daily cares for patients in their homes
Maintain the health of the home
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What is a deficiency of insulin
High Cholesterol
Heart Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Diabetes Melitus
56
Polyuria
same as hematuria
large amounts of urine
absence of urine
scant urine
57
Posterior
Below the heart
The back surface of the body
The front surface of the body
The ventral surface of the body
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A physical Therapist does NOT work in which of these?
Urgent Care
Private Practice
In Home Health Care
Hospital
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Polydipsia.
Increase food intake
Excessive sweating
Excessive thirst
Excessive urine production
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Insulin is....
a cell
a disease
a hormone
a type of sugar
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What are some duties of a Certified Respiratory Therapist?
Intubate in an emergency
Deal with all ages
Work in hospitals, clinics and homes
Treat asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia
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Which of the following is most likely to be a responsibility of the medical assistant in a medical office?
Instructing patients about meaning of systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Coaching patients to maintain health through proper diet and exercise
Creating a brochure for the patient about cause and treatment of disease
Telling a patient exactly how hazardous waste is discarded and removed
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Which of the following occurs with a total gastrectomy?
Full removal of the stomach and esophagus
Full removal of the stomach
Partial removal of the stomach
Stapling of the stomach
64
blood, blood condition
-lysis
-emia
-crasia
-desis
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The requirements for the medical assistant are best described as being?
2-year or 4-year degree and licensure required
Generalist with specific duties,clinical & administrative
works under doctor's license
RN with additional training and/or education
66
Endocrinologist would treat
Brain and spinal cord
Urinary bladder
Liver
Thyroid gland
67
What is myocardial infarction?
When there is a blockage of blood flow in the superior vena cava
Severe muscle ache due to excessive exercise
When deoxygenated blood enters the left atrium
When there is a blockage of blood flow in a coronary artery
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Lithotripsy is:
the conversion of urine to a more acidic content
solid mineral deposits that form stones in the urinary tract
breaking down of kidney stones using ultrasound shock waves
None of the above
69
Duties of Ophthalmologist?
Prepare patients for exams
Check for vision problems
Make glasses
To treat and diagnose disorders
70
enter/o = esophagus
False
True
71
Earning medical assistant credentials can lead to:
All of these answers
More hiring opportunities
Increased earning potential
More meaningful and rigorous work
72
Define angina
Side effect of nitroglycerin
Heart fluttering
Heart attack
a temporary lack of oxygen to the cardiac muscle
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As an OT some job duties include:
writing a treatment plan
conduct meetings with patients and family members
Establist treatment goals
All of the above
74
What is myocardial infarction
Heart attack
Narrowing of the lumen
Heart disease
Anaerobic respiration
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NEPHRECTOMY IS: _________________
INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEY
REMOVAL OF A KIDNEY
REMOVAL OF A LUNG
INFLAMMATION OF THE LIVER
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Medical assistant duties include
All are correct
wound care and changing dressings
taking patient medical history
collecting and preparing lab specimens
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An allergist
Tx lung disorders
Tx acute injuries and illness
Tx children
Tx hypersensitivity reactions
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Treats diseases and disorders of the mind.
Radiologist
Psychiatrist
Surgeon
Sport Medicine-
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Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)
Oncologist
Neurologist
Obstetrician
Ophthalmologist
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What is one job of an Occupational Therapist?
Prevents healing.
Makes equipment
Helps to reduce pain.
Helps resident's learn to adapt to their disabilities.
81
Career duties of a
Physical therapist
include:
rehabilitation for patients who are recovering from injuries
help patients regain movement
All of the above
Help with pain management
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What does an occupational therapist do?
Provide treatment to someone with physical, mental, emotional disabilities
Teach proper use of muscles
Perform surgery
83
A Surgical technologist must have a surgical conscience in order to :
All of the above answers are correct
Not hesitate to admit a contamination
Take corrective actions to prevent potential harm to the patient
Practice strict aseptic technique at all times
84
Angina is relieved with...
Taking a brisk walk in the park
Water and a good poop
Rest or NTG
sitting down for a hot second
85
Radiation oncologist
Examines x-rays, MRI to determine diagnosis
Dx and Tx malignant and benign tumors
Treat malignant blood disorders
Tx disease with high-energy radiation
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Cystoscopy
Visual examination of cells
visual examination of the urinary bladder
Study of cells
Removal of a sac of fluid
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angina pectoris
chest pain of cardiac origin
An x-ray that records the location of blood vessels
pain from pneumonia
Pain from gastric reflex
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Stable angina
Nocturnal pain
Pleuritic
Rest pain
Exertion; relieved with rest
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Menorrhagia
heavy bleeding during menstruation
neither
all of the above
very little bleeding ate menstruation
