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What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?

  • 110-140 mmHG/60-90 mmHG (correct)
  • 110-140 mmHG/60-80 mmHG
  • 120-160 mmHG/70-90 mmHG
  • 90-120 mmHG/50-70 mmHG

    • Which type of infection is acquired through intervention or treatment by a physician?

  • Iatrogenic (correct)
  • Idiopathic
  • Community acquired
  • Nosocomial

    • What does medical asepsis primarily focus on?

  • Reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted (correct)
  • Eliminating all microorganisms from surfaces
  • Cleaning surfaces with disinfectants
  • Sterilizing surgical instruments

    • What is the normal pulse rate for infants?

    <p>100-140 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes surgical asepsis?

    <p>Eliminating all microorganisms; sterile technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical respiration rate for children aged 4 to 10 years?

    <p>20-30 breaths/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice is recommended to avoid transmission of organisms?

    <p>Regular handwashing and proper cleaning techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods is used to destroy pathogens?

    <p>Disinfection with chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition presented in the text that is characterized by four specific defects?

    <p>Tetralogy of Fallot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defect in Tetralogy of Fallot involves a narrowing of the pulmonary valve?

    <p>Pulmonary stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intracranial hemorrhage involves bleeding into the brain itself?

    <p>Intracerebral bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain's ventricles?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bleeding condition is often caused by trauma to the temporal bone and results in bleeding outside the brain but within the skull?

    <p>Epidural hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four defects of Tetralogy of Fallot?

    <p>Aortic regurgitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the condition involving leakage of blood into the space between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater?

    <p>Subdural hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the defect that allows oxygenated blood to flow from the left ventricle to the right ventricle instead of the aorta?

    <p>Ventricular septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication associated with gastric ulcers?

    <p>Gastric carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

    <p>Loss of cut-off blood supply (ischemia)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and weight changes?

    <p>Regional enteritis / Crohn's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of primary brain neoplasm accounts for about 15% of all intracranial tumors?

    <p>Meningioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bowel obstruction is caused by structural abnormalities?

    <p>Mechanical obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise from bowel adhesions following abdominal surgery?

    <p>Volvulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a congenital defect where the lamina fail to unite?

    <p>Spina bifida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves the infection and bleeding of diverticula?

    <p>Diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?

    <p>Presence of multiple cysts within the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a slow-growing, usually benign tumor arising from astrocytes in the brain?

    <p>Astrocytoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause appendicitis?

    <p>Appendicolith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key symptom associated with spinal stenosis?

    <p>Narrowing of the spinal canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neoplasm originates in glandular tissue?

    <p>Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise from a renal abscess?

    <p>Sepsis from blood infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a hard mass of entangled material found in the digestive tract?

    <p>Bezoar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about kidney hypoplasia is true?

    <p>It describes diminished growth of a kidney.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of bowel obstruction?

    <p>Hepatic cysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a meningocele condition involve?

    <p>Only the meninges are herniated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from the entrapment of feces within a diverticulum?

    <p>Diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves the accumulation of plaque within blood vessels?

    <p>Thrombus formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle asserts that one must not intentionally cause harm?

    <p>Non-maleficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of life above all?

    <p>Sanctity of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a valid patient consent?

    <p>Patient must be of sound mind and legal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of contract?

    <p>Implicit contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle relates to the fair treatment and equal rights of individuals?

    <p>Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Maslow's hierarchy is about achieving personal potential?

    <p>Self-actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does confidentiality aim to protect in a healthcare context?

    <p>Patient's personal and private information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an implied contract?

    <p>Contract derived from the parties' conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of beneficence in healthcare?

    <p>Attaining a good result for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can act as a designated surrogate or proxy in healthcare decisions?

    <p>A spouse or immediate relative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for a valid contract?

    <p>Parties must have legal capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the ethical principle of veracity?

    <p>Being honest with oneself and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of a formal contract?

    <p>It is legally enforceable under specific conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of consent arises when a patient acts in a way that implies acceptance of a medical procedure?

    <p>Implied consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hyperextension refer to in terms of body movement?

    <p>Forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the term 'distal'?

    <p>Parts farthest from the point of attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the action of abduction entail in body movement?

    <p>Movement away from the central axis of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the outward turning of the foot at the ankle?

    <p>Eversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'medial' indicate in anatomical terminology?

    <p>Parts toward the median plane of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is osteomalacia characterized by?

    <p>Softening of bones due to mineral deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment method that does NOT apply to malignancies?

    <p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with a bacterial infection causing bone abscess formation?

    <p>Osteomyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Osgood-Schlatter disease primarily characterized by?

    <p>Inflammation at the tibial tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

    <p>Congenital bone disorder leading to fragile bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of surgical asepsis?

    <p>Eliminating all microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection is characterized by its occurrence during a hospital stay?

    <p>Nosocomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of blood pressure, what is considered a normal range for adults?

    <p>110-140 mmHg/60-80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of antiseptics in infection control?

    <p>They stop the growth of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes an infection with an unspecified origin?

    <p>Idiopathic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of contamination in the context of infection control?

    <p>Soiling or degrading the quality of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical pulse rate range for a child aged 4 to 10 years?

    <p>90-100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the destruction of pathogens using chemicals?

    <p>Disinfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of pulmonary stenosis in Tetralogy of Fallot?

    <p>It narrows the pulmonary valve, restricting blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intracranial hemorrhage is characterized by bleeding within the brain tissue?

    <p>Intracerebral hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defect in Tetralogy of Fallot allows deoxygenated blood to mix with oxygenated blood?

    <p>Ventricular septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of intracranial hemorrhage is often associated with trauma to the temporal bone?

    <p>Epidural hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the consequence of right ventricular hypertrophy in Tetralogy of Fallot?

    <p>Increased workload on the heart muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes subarachnoid bleeding?

    <p>Rupture of blood vessels in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by bleeding outside the brain but within the skull?

    <p>Epidural hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of gastric carcinoma?

    <p>Gastric ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of mechanical bowel obstruction?

    <p>Twisting of the bowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically causes the formation of diverticulitis?

    <p>Entrapment of chyme or feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a typical presentation of appendicitis?

    <p>Localized abdominal pain and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hernias can occur due to what primary issue?

    <p>Weakening of the abdominal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about bezoars?

    <p>They can lead to bowel necrosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is described as chronic inflammation of the bowel?

    <p>Crohn's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes hepatic cysts?

    <p>Benign, thin-walled sacs that can contain fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of bowel adhesions following surgery?

    <p>Increased abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of bowel obstruction related to volvulus?

    <p>Intestinal twisting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?

    <p>60 to 90 mmHG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is specifically used to measure blood pressure?

    <p>Sphygmomanometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reading is indicative of hypotension?

    <p>90 mmHG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body controls both respiration rate and blood pressure?

    <p>Medulla Oblongata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines hypertension in terms of systolic pressure?

    <p>Above 140 mmHG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'dorsiflexion' refer to?

    <p>Moving the feet upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the rotation of the forearm so that the palm is facing up?

    <p>Supination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'plantar flexion' involve?

    <p>Moving the feet downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anatomical terms, what does 'caudad' indicate?

    <p>Away from the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to the back part of a body or organ?

    <p>Posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is characterized as a one-celled organism without a typical nucleus?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'supine' describe?

    <p>Position lying on the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes substances that invade the body and induce the production of antibodies?

    <p>Antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical term refers to parts within or on the inside of an organ?

    <p>Internal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'circumduction' describe?

    <p>Moving a limb in a circular motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism primarily reproduces through budding or spore formation?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganisms are known to be able to move using flagella or cilia?

    <p>Protozoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vector is specifically known to transmit Lyme disease through biting?

    <p>Deer ticks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structure is identified as the vertebra prominens?

    <p>C7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a tubercle in anatomical terminology?

    <p>A small, rounded and elevated process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body position involves lying flat on the stomach with legs straight?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'fissure' refer to in anatomical terminology?

    <p>A cleft or deep groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical position is characterized by the head and torso being lower than the heart?

    <p>Trendelenburg position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by coughing of blood?

    <p>Hemoptysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is often associated with protrusion through a defect in the abdominal wall?

    <p>Hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tuberosity' refer to?

    <p>A large, rounded process at the junction of neck and shaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the position of being on one side with the top leg over the bottom?

    <p>Sims’ position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical term refers to a small, smooth-surfaced process for articulation?

    <p>Facet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by the abnormal alignment of the kidneys within the body?

    <p>Ectopic Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is most commonly associated with kidney stones?

    <p>Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the disease where gastric contents flow back into the esophagus?

    <p>Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tumor is most prevalent in infancy and early childhood?

    <p>Wilm's Tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition that may lead to dysphagia and halitosis?

    <p>Zenker’s Diverticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an abnormal backflow of urine into the ureter?

    <p>Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from portal hypertension and may lead to life-threatening complications?

    <p>Esophageal Varices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves an outpouching of the ureter and may lead to infections?

    <p>Ureteral Diverticula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease can be a result of a bacterial infection and also arise from various dietary factors?

    <p>Peptic Ulcer Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a calcified valve found within veins surrounding the urinary bladder?

    <p>Phleboliths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is commonly referred to as 'rickets' and is characterized by the softening of bones?

    <p>Osteomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment method is NOT one of the primary methods for treating malignancies?

    <p>Radiation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary symptom of Osgood-Schlatter disease?

    <p>Inflammation of the tibial tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Osteomyelitis?

    <p>Bacterial infection leading to bone destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

    <p>A rare congenital bone disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of benign neoplasms?

    <p>They are self-limited and do not metastasize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cancer originates from epithelial tissues?

    <p>Carcinoma/Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is caused by the loss of blood supply to an organ?

    <p>Infarct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of ischemia in tissues?

    <p>Possible tissue infarction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neoplasm is characterized by highly malignant soft tissue growths?

    <p>Sarcoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of malignant neoplasms?

    <p>Ability to metastasize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cancer primarily affects the production of lymphocytes?

    <p>Lymphoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does collateral circulation represent?

    <p>The body's mechanism to enhance blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition commonly referred to as 'brittle bone disease'?

    <p>Osteogenesis Imperfecta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What joint condition is characterized by morning stiffness and pain, affecting women three times more often than men?

    <p>Rheumatoid Arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is identified by the formation of excessively hard and dense bones known as 'marble bone disease'?

    <p>Osteopetrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arthritis is primarily linked to metabolic issues, specifically an increase in uric acid production?

    <p>Gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the condition known as 'bamboo spine'?

    <p>Fusion of SI joints and vertebral bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves the secondary subluxation of a vertebral body causing canal narrowing?

    <p>Spondylolisthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a benign, radiolucent lesion filled with fluid commonly referred to as?

    <p>Bone cysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arthritis is the most common degenerative condition leading to the natural loss of joint cartilage?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of an abscess?

    <p>It involves a buildup of pus in a wall-off structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a congenital defect where there is no organ formation?

    <p>Atresia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'idiopathic' in the context of pathology?

    <p>The disease has no identifiable cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a sign from a symptom in pathology?

    <p>Sign is a physical observation; symptom is subjective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes ischemia?

    <p>Inadequate blood supply to an organ or tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a hematoma?

    <p>Pooling of blood outside the circulatory system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body cavities?

    <p>Ascites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the process of hyperemia?

    <p>Dilation of capillaries allowing increased blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does edema represent in a pathological context?

    <p>An abnormal fluid accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of phagocytosis in the inflammatory response?

    <p>It removes cellular debris and pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of beneficence in healthcare?

    <p>To promote good actions and prevent harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for valid patient consent?

    <p>The patient must be of sound mind and legal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ethical principle of sanctity of life emphasize?

    <p>The highest regard for human life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of contract requires express written or verbal consent?

    <p>Express contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of non-maleficence primarily concerned with?

    <p>Avoiding intentional harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage in Maslow's hierarchy addresses the need for friendship and intimacy?

    <p>Love and belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a formal contract to be valid?

    <p>It must comply with specific legal formalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle refers to the honesty of a person in their conduct?

    <p>Veracity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of patient rights, what does confidentiality protect?

    <p>The patient’s medical history and personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'autonomy' in ethical principles refer to?

    <p>The right of individuals to make their own decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the ethical principle of justice?

    <p>To ensure fair treatment and equal rights for individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an informal contract from other types of contracts?

    <p>It does not require special formalities under the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle asserts that one must respect the rights and decisions of others?

    <p>Respect for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes advance directives related to end-of-life issues?

    <p>They provide information on patient desires when they cannot communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protein is insufficiently produced in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta?

    <p>Type I collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by bones that become overly dense and hard?

    <p>Osteopetrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is commonly associated with the inflammation of synovial membranes in joints?

    <p>Rheumatoid arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the condition involving the chronic fusion of the sacroiliac joints and spine?

    <p>Ankylosing spondylitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition primarily manifests in the great toe due to increased uric acid levels?

    <p>Gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes osteoarthritis as a degenerative joint disease?

    <p>Loss of joint cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is best described by bone islands?

    <p>Osteopoikilosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Morning stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary defect in the Tetralogy of Fallot that restricts blood flow to the pulmonary arteries?

    <p>Pulmonary stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intracranial hemorrhage involves bleeding into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces surrounding the brain?

    <p>Subarachnoid bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abnormality in Tetralogy of Fallot results from the heart's left ventricle directing blood to the right ventricle instead of the aorta?

    <p>Ventricular septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may arise due to excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulation in the ventricles?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of intracranial bleeding is often associated with trauma and occurs between the dura mater and the skull?

    <p>Epidural hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition describes the loss of blood within the cerebrum due to a ruptured artery or vein?

    <p>Intracerebral hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defect results in the heart having to work harder due to narrowed pathways in Tetralogy of Fallot?

    <p>Right ventricular hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common etiology for extracebral bleeding?

    <p>Trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes mechanical bowel obstruction?

    <p>Structural abnormalities in the intestines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes diverticulitis?

    <p>Entrapment of feces causing infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neoplasm originates in glandular tissue?

    <p>Adenocarcinoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of bowel adhesions?

    <p>Chronic abdominal pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may result from a volvulus in the intestines?

    <p>Paralytic bowel obstruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease?

    <p>Abdominal cramping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines a hernia?

    <p>Weakness in the abdominal wall allowing organ protrusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk associated with hepatic cysts?

    <p>They are usually asymptomatic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common predisposing factor for appendicitis?

    <p>Presence of appendicolith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What usually causes bezoars in the digestive tract?

    <p>Entangled material that cannot be digested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical manifestation of Paget's disease?

    <p>Bone deformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes osteochondroma?

    <p>A primary benign bone lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lung disease is characterized by chronic obstruction of airflow?

    <p>Chronic bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is commonly caused by inhalation of a foreign object leading to pneumonia?

    <p>Aspiration pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes multiple myeloma from other bone tumors?

    <p>Presence of Bence-Jones proteins in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pneumothorax affect lung function?

    <p>Results in collapsed lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cancers is often secondary to other primary malignancies?

    <p>Secondary bone cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of COPD?

    <p>Destruction of alveolar walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of imaging appearance is associated with multiple myeloma?

    <p>Osteolytic lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary risk factor for developing emphysema?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an osteolytic lesion commonly associated with?

    <p>Multiple myeloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from inhaling dust or fibers, causing pulmonary fibrosis?

    <p>Silicosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone tumor is typically benign and associated with a cartilaginous cap?

    <p>Enchondroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can occur from chronic pulmonary conditions?

    <p>Pleural effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection is characterized by its unknown cause?

    <p>Idiopathic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range for adult pulse rate?

    <p>60-100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice primarily helps reduce the likelihood of infection transmission in healthcare settings?

    <p>Medical Asepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?

    <p>Antiseptics are used on living tissue, while disinfectants are for non-living surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature range is considered normal for adult body temperatures?

    <p>97.7F to 99.9F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of infection stems from contact with a healthcare facility?

    <p>Nosocomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process of eliminating all microorganisms?

    <p>Surgical Asepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of acute infections?

    <p>They resolve quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment method that involves the use of drugs to combat cancer?

    <p>Chemotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by softening of bones due to insufficient mineralization?

    <p>Osteomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication is often associated with a bacterial infection in the bone?

    <p>Sequestrum formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the abnormal proliferation of immature blood cells?

    <p>Acute myeloid leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for the condition known as osteomalacia, particularly in children?

    <p>Rickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of supination?

    <p>Rotation of the forearm so that the palm is up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to movement away from the head of the body?

    <p>Caudad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'anterior' best described in anatomical terms?

    <p>Forward or front part of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position is referred to as supine?

    <p>Lying face up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement is characterized as circumduction?

    <p>Circular movement of a limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical term for the top surface of the foot?

    <p>Dorsum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anatomical terms, what describes the position of malleolus?

    <p>Club-shaped process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a vertical axis in anatomical references?

    <p>Longitudinal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition associated with cholelithiasis?

    <p>Biliary obstruction due to gallstones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fracture is characterized by a twisting apart of the bone?

    <p>Spiral fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a greenstick fracture from other types?

    <p>Bending without breaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture involves the head of the 4th or 5th metacarpal?

    <p>Boxer's fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of splenomegaly?

    <p>Enlargement of the spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fracture is referred to as a torus fracture?

    <p>Buckle fracture in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture is associated with hyperextension and affects the cervical region?

    <p>Hangman fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves derangement of the spine characterized by an abnormal posterior curvature?

    <p>Kyphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture specifically refers to a break in the shaft of the 5th metatarsal?

    <p>Jones fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Hangman's fracture involve?

    <p>Fracture of the C2 vertebra arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the actual disease period?

    <p>Signs and symptoms reach their fullest extent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information is essential to include in a radiographic image?

    <p>Date of the examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does osmolality refer to in the context of contrast agents?

    <p>Total number of dissolved particles in solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is classified as a vasodilator?

    <p>Nitroglycerin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur if a patient has been NPO since midnight?

    <p>Syncope (fainting)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'viscosity' relate to in contrast agents?

    <p>Thickness or concentration of the agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage does the recovery phase take place after an illness?

    <p>Period of convalescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the bevel of a syringe face when performing intravenous injections?

    <p>It should face up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an essential information in a radiographic image?

    <p>History of previous illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these terms refers to an obligation to answer for an act done?

    <p>Responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle should guide healthcare professionals to avoid causing harm intentionally?

    <p>Non-maleficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle highlights the idea that life is the highest good?

    <p>Sanctity of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for valid patient consent?

    <p>The patient must be of sound mind and legal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In healthcare ethics, what does confidentiality protect?

    <p>The patient's treatment records and personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a formal contract?

    <p>A contract that must comply with specific legal formalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ethical principle of beneficence?

    <p>To promote the good and beneficial actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of contract does not require formalities and is created through actions?

    <p>Implied contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level comes immediately after safety needs?

    <p>Love and belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of autonomy focus on in healthcare?

    <p>The right of individuals to make their own decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the ethical principle of fidelity?

    <p>Continuous loyalty and support to a person or cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advance directive in healthcare?

    <p>A legal document outlining a patient's wishes for medical treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requisite for a valid contract?

    <p>The contract must be verbal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the principle of justice in healthcare?

    <p>To guarantee equal rights and fairness for all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes maleficence?

    <p>To intentionally cause harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microorganism is characterized as a one-celled organism without a typical nucleus?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of fungi is known to reproduce by budding?

    <p>Yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method do protozoa primarily use for movement?

    <p>Cilia and flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are antigens responsible for in the body?

    <p>Inducing the body to produce antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes vectors in the context of disease transmission?

    <p>Insects or animals that carry diseases through contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tumor makes up about 30% of all primary brain neoplasms?

    <p>Astrocytoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the congenital absence of a kidney?

    <p>Kidney agenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a meningocele in spina bifida?

    <p>Only meninges herniation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves the presence of multiple cysts within the kidneys?

    <p>Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

    <p>Infarction due to ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the situation where the lower poles of both kidneys fuse?

    <p>Horseshoe kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of renal condition may originate from a blood infection?

    <p>Renal abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of spina bifida involving both meninges and spinal cord?

    <p>Myelomeningocele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does kidney hypoplasia refer to?

    <p>Diminished growth of a kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of a pituitary adenoma?

    <p>Usually benign and slow-growing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPAHC)?

    <p>To appoint someone other than the physician to make health care decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of grief does a person begin to mourn for their past life?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate method to measure body temperature?

    <p>Rectal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the systolic blood pressure measure?

    <p>The wave of blood created by the heart's contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended for the safe movement of heavy objects?

    <p>Balance the weight over your feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase of grief might involve making deals or promises to reverse the loss?

    <p>Bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pulse site is typically considered the primary site for monitoring during CPR in adults and children?

    <p>Carotid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the hypothalamus in body temperature regulation?

    <p>To control the balance of heat production and loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the action taken when assisting a patient to transfer towards their stronger side?

    <p>Move the patient towards their strong side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the fifth vital sign in patient assessment?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hallmark radiographic appearance of multiple myeloma?

    <p>Punched-out osteolytic lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Osteosarcoma commonly metastasizes to which organ?

    <p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a pattern of bone destruction followed by excessive bone growth?

    <p>Paget's Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom associated with Paget's Disease?

    <p>Bone deformity and pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lung condition is bronchiectasis?

    <p>Irreversible dilation of bronchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pneumothorax can lead to which of the following?

    <p>Collapsed lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an osteochondroma?

    <p>A cartilaginous cap on a benign bone outgrowth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung condition is a complication of pneumonia characterized by a necrotic area of lung tissue?

    <p>Lung abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition would you typically expect to find Bence-Jones proteins?

    <p>Multiple myeloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic appearance is associated with fibrosarcoma on radiographic imaging?

    <p>Moth-eaten appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung condition involves inhaling foreign materials leading to inflammation?

    <p>Aspiration pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lung cancer is most commonly associated with smoking?

    <p>Small cell lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in the pleural space?

    <p>Pleural effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition results from chronic exposure to particulate matter in the workplace?

    <p>Pneumoconiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of non-maleficence emphasize in healthcare?

    <p>Avoiding actions that intentionally cause harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for valid patient consent?

    <p>The patient must be of sound mind and legal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle relates to the responsibility of maintaining patient privacy?

    <p>Confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

    <p>Self-actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature differentiates a formal contract from an informal contract?

    <p>Formal contracts require special legal formalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle advocates for the fairness and equality of treatment?

    <p>Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ethical principle of fidelity emphasize?

    <p>Loyalty and commitment to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes implied contracts?

    <p>Contracts inferred from the conduct of the parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a required element for forming a valid contract?

    <p>Consent must be signed in front of witnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of veracity focus on in a healthcare setting?

    <p>Providing truthful information to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would a designated surrogate be necessary in healthcare?

    <p>When the patient is legally incompetent or unable to make decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle asserts that all actions should be aimed at producing good results?

    <p>Beneficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions would likely breach a contract?

    <p>Failing to deliver services as promised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which vertebral level can the lower costal margin be found?

    <p>L3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical process is rounded and located at an articular extremity?

    <p>Condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the position where the head and torso are lower than the heart?

    <p>Trendelenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical term refers to a large, rounded, elevated process located at the junction of the neck and shaft of the femur?

    <p>Trochanter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position involves lying on the side with the top leg resting over the bottom leg?

    <p>Sims'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by the proliferation of foreign cells forming a mass in an organ?

    <p>Neoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure is described as a cleft or deep groove?

    <p>Fissure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neoplasm is known for having the ability to spread to distant sites in the body?

    <p>Malignant Neoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is identified as an indentation into the border of a bone?

    <p>Notch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the position where the patient is lying flat on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the examination table?

    <p>Dorsal recumbent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the loss of blood supply to an organ, resulting in tissue damage?

    <p>Infarct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of collateral circulation in response to ischemia?

    <p>Restoration of blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a recess or cavity in a bone?

    <p>Sinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cancers arises primarily from blood-forming tissues?

    <p>Leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is defined as a small, smooth-surfaced process for articulation?

    <p>Facet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cancer originates from epithelial tissues, such as in the breast or colon?

    <p>Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition causes a reduction in bone mass, making bones more susceptible to fractures?

    <p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cancer type is highly malignant and affects soft tissue or connective tissue?

    <p>Sarcoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common benign tumor of the liver?

    <p>Hepatic hemangioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging modality is the method of choice for diagnosing hepatic hemangioma?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by the prolapse of a section of bowel due to constriction by peristalsis?

    <p>Intussusception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bezoar?

    <p>A hard mass of undigested material in the digestive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cancers is least likely to spread to the liver?

    <p>Lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes mechanical bowel obstruction?

    <p>Caused by a structural abnormality like a tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic finding in a hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis?

    <p>Presence of pools of blood within the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of diverticulitis?

    <p>Infection and bleeding of diverticula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with the formation of fistulas?

    <p>Diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a Colle’s fracture?

    <p>Fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hernia occurs when the inguinal ring is compromised?

    <p>Inguinal hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of liver metastasis?

    <p>Liver is a common site for many types of cancer to metastasize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can occur due to the presence of intussusception?

    <p>Bowel obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise from bowel adhesions?

    <p>Volvulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hepatic cysts are typically characterized as:

    <p>Benign, thin-walled sacs that may be fluid-filled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of obstruction occurs due to the twisting of the bowel?

    <p>Volvulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is often caused by fecal matter within the appendix?

    <p>Appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Crohn's disease?

    <p>Chronic inflammation of the bowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase of grief involves a patient potentially feeling that if they behave in a certain way, they may be spared from death?

    <p>Bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of advance directive allows a person to appoint another individual to make healthcare decisions on their behalf?

    <p>Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended for moving heavy objects safely?

    <p>Balance weight over your feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate method of measuring body temperature?

    <p>Rectal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the wave of blood created by the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart?

    <p>Pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pulse site is considered the most accessible for routine checks?

    <p>Radial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the fifth vital sign in healthcare assessments?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of transferring patients is recommended for those with spinal injuries?

    <p>Logrolling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pulse site is primarily used during CPR for adults and children?

    <p>Carotid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological mechanism regulates body temperature?

    <p>Hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the movement of a part away from the central axis of the body?

    <p>Abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to parts that are nearer to the feet or situated below?

    <p>Inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hyperextension refer to in terms of joint movement?

    <p>Forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the inward turning of the foot at the ankle?

    <p>Inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of flexion in joint movement terminology?

    <p>Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way an infectious organism can remain transmissible in a specific area?

    <p>Reservoir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does passive immunity differ from active immunity?

    <p>It is acquired by injection of antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of transmission involves direct contact with inanimate objects?

    <p>Fomites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of autoimmune diseases?

    <p>Antibodies function as antigens and cause diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the latent period in the infection process?

    <p>Pathogen lies dormant in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common benign tumor of the liver?

    <p>Hemangioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging modality is preferred for diagnosing hepatic hemangioma?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by a section of bowel constricted by peristalsis?

    <p>Intussusception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cancers are commonly associated with liver metastasis?

    <p>Colorectal cancer and Ovarian cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of hepatocellular carcinoma?

    <p>It is a primary liver cancer known as hepatoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fracture is characterized by shattered or crushed bones?

    <p>Comminuted fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture occurs with an open skin wound?

    <p>Compound fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of adult bowel obstruction cases is caused by intussusception?

    <p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical feature is located at the C7 vertebra level?

    <p>Vertebra prominens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a tuberosity in anatomical terms?

    <p>A large, rounded, and elevated process located at the junction of neck and shaft of femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the position of a patient lying on their stomach with knees straight?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anatomical processes is likely to be fracture-prone?

    <p>Epicondyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical depression is described as a deep groove or cleft?

    <p>Fissure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anatomical terminology, a 'sulcus' refers to what?

    <p>A shallow groove or furrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'xiphoid process'?

    <p>It marks the tip located at T10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position requires elevation of the head and torso by 15° to 90°?

    <p>Fowler's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical term refers to a beak-like process?

    <p>Coronoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'stenosis' refer to in anatomical terms?

    <p>Narrowing of a passage or vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emotion experienced in the denial phase of grieving?

    <p>Rejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a durable power of attorney for health care?

    <p>A document appointing an agent for healthcare decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In moving heavy objects, what is recommended for maintaining stability?

    <p>Pulling rather than pushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thermometer method is considered the most accurate for measuring body temperature?

    <p>Rectal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the medulla oblongata in pulse rate regulation?

    <p>It controls heart rate through neural signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When transferring a patient with a urinary catheter, what should be done with the urine collection bag?

    <p>Keep it below the level of the patient's bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the fifth vital sign in patient assessment?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is typical for patients in the depression phase of Kubler-Ross's model?

    <p>Exhibiting acceptant and quiet behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pulse location is recognized as the primary site for measuring adults and children's heart rates during CPR?

    <p>Carotid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common guideline for logrolling patients with spinal injuries?

    <p>Maintain alignment of the spine during the maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection specifically originates during a hospital stay?

    <p>Nosocomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the practice of avoiding contamination in a clinical setting?

    <p>Medical Asepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal temperature range for adults?

    <p>97.7F to 99.9F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is primarily used to halt the growth of microorganisms?

    <p>Antiseptics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical pulse rate for children aged 4 to 10 years old?

    <p>90-100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes community-acquired infections?

    <p>Infections contracted from the community before hospital admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of acute infections?

    <p>Short-term duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cleaning agent is commonly used for disinfection?

    <p>Hypochlorite bleach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a neoplasm?

    <p>An abnormal proliferation of cells forming a mass or tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the cancer that arises from cells of connective tissue?

    <p>Sarcoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes benign neoplasm from malignant neoplasm?

    <p>Benign neoplasm does not spread or metastasize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by the obstruction of blood flow leading to tissue death?

    <p>Infarct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of collateral circulation?

    <p>To facilitate improved blood flow during ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cancer affects the production of white blood cells?

    <p>Lymphoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of myocardial infarction?

    <p>Thrombic occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by a reduction in bone mass, making individuals more susceptible to fractures?

    <p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an abscess characterized as?

    <p>An inflammatory reaction with a ball of pus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body?

    <p>Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines ischemia in a medical context?

    <p>Inadequate blood supply to a tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is characterized by a group of signs and symptoms associated with a specific disturbance?

    <p>Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'iatrogenic' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>An injury resulting from surgical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary definition of 'pathogenesis'?

    <p>Study of the process of how a disease evolves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable symptom of achalasia?

    <p>Abnormal contraction of the esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about carcinoma is correct?

    <p>It is a mass or tumor indicating cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'atrophy' refer to?

    <p>Shrinkage or decrease in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a fistula?

    <p>An abnormal communication between two organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common benign tumor of the liver?

    <p>Hepatic hemangioma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What modality is preferred for imaging hepatocellular carcinoma?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cancer is NOT commonly associated with liver metastasis?

    <p>Prostate cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition describes the bowel being constricted and causing it to prolapse?

    <p>Intussusception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture is characterized by shattered or crushed bones?

    <p>Comminuted fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A compound fracture is defined as which of the following?

    <p>Fracture with an open skin wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common symptom is associated with liver metastases?

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    What is the most common congenital anomaly of the urinary system?

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    What is the most common indication for performing an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

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    What can lead to dysphagia and halitosis in patients?

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    Which condition is characterized by an abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureter?

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    What is the most common abdominal neoplasm of infancy and early childhood?

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    What can be a result of portal hypertension and may rupture?

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    Which condition is commonly associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

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    What can be a source of future urinary tract infections or trap kidney stones?

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    What is most commonly mistaken for kidney stones due to its calcified nature?

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    Which condition describes the presence of ulcers in the stomach and duodenum?

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    What is the term for moving a body part away from the central axis?

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    Which term describes the downward rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces down?

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    What is the correct definition of hyperextension?

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    Which term refers to parts that are nearer to the trunk of the body?

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    What is the meaning of eversion in terms of foot movement?

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    Which type of infection is primarily acquired through exposure in a healthcare setting?

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    What is an example of a practice that falls under medical asepsis?

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    What temperature range is considered normal for adults?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute infection?

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    In terms of respiratory rate, what is the normal range for adults?

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    What is a key difference between surgical asepsis and medical asepsis?

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    What is the typical pulse rate range for children aged 4 to 10 years?

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    What type of tumor accounts for approximately 30% of all primary brain neoplasms?

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    Which condition results from a congenital absence of a kidney?

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    What term describes a condition where part of the spinal cord and meninges herniate?

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    What is the primary cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

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    Which type of neoplasm is known to originate from arachnoid tissue?

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    What is a characteristic of horseshoe kidneys?

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    What condition is characterized by multiple cysts forming within the kidneys?

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    Which condition can arise from sepsis or bacterial infection in the urinary system?

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    Which condition indicates a narrowing of the spinal canal?

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    What does hypoplasia refer to in the context of kidneys?

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    What is a possible complication of chronic gastrointestinal issues related to the development of bowel problems?

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    What is the primary characteristic of peptic ulcers?

    <p>Located in the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hernia specifically involves the inguinal ring?

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    Which condition is characterized by hard masses of entangled material within the digestive tract?

    <p>Bezoar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of diverticulitis?

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    What defines a mechanical bowel obstruction?

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    Which syndrome is associated with chronic inflammation of the bowel, potentially leading to bowel obstruction?

    <p>Crohn's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hepatic cyst?

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    How can bowel adhesions lead to complications?

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    What results from the reduction in peristaltic action of the intestines?

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    What does the ethical principle of non-maleficence emphasize?

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    Which element is NOT a requisite of a contract?

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    What is the purpose of patient consent?

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    Which of the following best describes the double effect principle?

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    In which stage of Maslow's hierarchy is the focus on friendship and intimacy?

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    What establishes the legal capacity for parties entering a contract?

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    What characterizes an implied contract?

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    Which aspect is NOT a component of valid patient consent?

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    What must be true for a contract to be breached?

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    What is the principle of justice mainly concerned with?

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    What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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    What is osteomalacia commonly characterized by?

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    Which treatment method is NOT one of the three primary methods for treating malignancies?

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    What condition is characterized by inflammation at the tibial tuberosity, commonly affecting young athletes?

    <p>Osgood-Schlatter disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves a bacterial infection of the bone leading to abscess formation?

    <p>Osteomyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the obstruction of normal blood flow leading to tissue hyperplasia?

    <p>Hyoergenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The condition characterized by softening of bones due to insufficient mineralization is also known as what?

    <p>Rickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neoplasm arises from connective tissues such as muscle or fat?

    <p>Sarcoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of benign neoplasms?

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    Which cancer type is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of lymphocytes?

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    What condition results from a loss of blood supply to an organ?

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    What is the main purpose of collateral circulation?

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    Which type of cancer is known for its ability to spread to distant sites in the body?

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    What is the primary characteristic of an abscess?

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    What is the condition characterized by a reduction in bone mass, increasing fracture risk?

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    Which term describes a congenital defect characterized by the absence of an organ?

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    What does the term 'iatrogenic' refer to?

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    What is the purpose of hyperemia during an inflammatory response?

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    In the context of pathology, what does 'pathogenesis' involve?

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    Which condition is characterized by a bulge or balloon-like appearance of a blood vessel?

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    What does 'aplasia' refer to in pathological terms?

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    Which of the following conditions is considered a type of mechanical obstruction?

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    What best describes the term 'leucocytes' in the context of inflammation?

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    What does 'dysphagia' refer to?

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    What is the incubation period in the context of infectious diseases?

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    What is required for every radiographic image according to standard procedures?

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    What describes osmolality in the context of contrast agents?

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    What is the period of convalescence characterized by?

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    Which medication is classified as a chronodilator?

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    Why is it important for a patient to be NPO since midnight before certain procedures?

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    What does viscosity refer to in the context of contrast agents?

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    What responsibilities do radiologic technologists have regarding patient care?

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    What is toxicity related to in contrast media?

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    When should the bevel face up during injections?

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    What condition involves the twisting of the bowel that can lead to obstruction?

    <p>Volvulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication associated with peptic ulcers?

    <p>Bowel obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the bowel?

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    What type of mass is a bezoar?

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    Which type of hernia occurs when a portion of the bowel protrudes through the inguinal ring?

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    What is the result of an obstruction caused by bowel adhesions after surgery?

    <p>Volvulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is caused by the entrapment of feces within a diverticulum?

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    What benign structure may be found within the liver as a thin-walled sac?

    <p>Hepatic cyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bowel obstruction is caused by a mechanical issue due to a structural abnormality?

    <p>Mechanical obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of appendicitis?

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    What does the term 'abduction' refer to in body movement terminologies?

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    Which term describes the bending of a joint?

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    What does 'medial' refer to in anatomical terms?

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    Which movement is described as 'inversion'?

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    Which term indicates movement away from the center of the body?

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    What classification defines an infection acquired while in a healthcare facility?

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    Which type of infection is characterized by being of unknown cause?

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    What is classified as a hypertensive reading?

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    Which pressure reading indicates hypotension?

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    What is the primary purpose of surgical asepsis?

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    What is a common practice in medical asepsis?

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    Which instruments are primarily used to measure blood pressure?

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    What controls the respiration rate in the human body?

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    Which cleaning method involves the destruction of pathogens through chemical materials?

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    What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?

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    What does the diastolic blood pressure reading represent?

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    Which term refers to the state of soiling or making an object inferior through contact or mixture?

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    What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?

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    What is the primary characteristic of a peptic ulcer?

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    What can cause a bowel obstruction due to mechanical factors?

    <p>Tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves the infection of diverticula and potential bleeding?

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    What is a common outcome of bowel adhesions following abdominal surgery?

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    What defines a bezoar within the digestive system?

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    Which type of hernia is characterized by a weakness in the abdominal wall, allowing intestines to protrude?

    <p>Inguinal hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise from a volvulus?

    <p>Twisting of the bowel leading to obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of mechanical bowel obstruction?

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    What medical condition may develop from chronic inflammation in the bowel?

    <p>Crohn's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hepatic cysts are often discovered through which method?

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    What does an increase in BUN levels indicate?

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    Which of the following statements best defines malpractice?

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    Which element is NOT required to establish negligence?

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    What does the term 'informed consent' primarily refer to?

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    What is generally considered a first-degree murder?

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    In the context of patient care, what does the term 'assault' mean?

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    What kind of law does the Good Samaritan Act pertain to?

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    What is defined as an act or omission that leads to harm in professional practice?

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    What is true regarding 'mala in se' acts?

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    In legal terminology, what does the term 'plaintiff' refer to?

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    Which of the following best describes 'due process'?

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    What does 'tort' refer to in legal terms?

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    Which legal document requires a person to attend court?

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    What does 'holographic will' refer to?

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    What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?

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    Which instrument is primarily used to measure blood pressure?

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    What condition is indicated by a systolic blood pressure reading above 140 mmHG?

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    What happens to the blood pressure when body metabolic activity increases?

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    Which part of the body primarily controls respiration rate?

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    What is the primary way in which pathogens are transmitted through indirect contact?

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    What describes the process of active immunity in relation to vaccinations?

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    What is the definition of passive immunity?

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    Which statement is true about autoimmune diseases?

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    What is the latent period in the context of infection?

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    What condition involves a narrowing of the pulmonary valve, restricting blood flow to the pulmonary arteries?

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    Which type of hemorrhage involves bleeding outside the brain but within the skull?

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    What is a common consequence of hydrocephalus characterized by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?

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    Which defect in Tetralogy of Fallot allows oxygenated blood to flow from the left ventricle to the right ventricle?

    <p>Ventricular septal defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection is defined as occurring while a person is in a healthcare facility?

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    What type of intracranial bleeding is often caused by trauma to the temporal bone?

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    What is the key difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?

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    Which of the following is a consequence of right ventricular hypertrophy in Tetralogy of Fallot?

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    Which antiseptic method is commonly used to stop the growth of microorganisms?

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    What is the normal adult respiration rate range in breaths per minute?

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    What is a characteristic feature of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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    Which anatomical feature is associated with the presentation of hydrocephalus?

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    What does disinfection of medical instruments typically involve?

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    Which term refers to an infection that has no identifiable cause?

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    Which statement about acute infections is true?

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    What is a primary focus of controlling infections in healthcare settings?

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    What congenital defect is characterized by the misplacement of a kidney within the body?

    <p>Ectopic Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is commonly indicated by the presence of a kidney stone?

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    What abnormality results in the backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureter?

    <p>Vesicoureteral Reflux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a malignant tumor of the kidneys with potential metastasis?

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    What condition is associated with abnormal protrusion of the stomach into the thorax?

    <p>Hiatal Hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can present with a 'ratty' radiographic appearance on a Barium swallow?

    <p>Esophageal Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of dysphagia and halitosis related to esophageal conditions?

    <p>Zenker’s Diverticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is a congenital abdominal neoplasm of infancy?

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    How can ureteral diverticula potentially complicate urinary health?

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    What is a phlebolith, and where is it typically found?

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    Study Notes

    End of Life Care

    • Living Will: A document detailing a person's wishes regarding future medical care.
    • Directive to Physician: Appoints a physician to act as a proxy on a prescribed form.
    • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPAHC): Appoints a person other than the physician to make healthcare decisions if the patient is unable to do so.

    Moving Heavy Objects

    • Avoid bending from the waist.
    • Pull rather than push.
    • When assisting a patient to move:
      • Balance the weight over your feet
      • Stand close to the patient
      • Use your arms and legs
    • Avoid twisting
    • Ensure the floor area is clear of obstacles.

    Patient Transfer

    • Always assist the patient to transfer towards their strong side.
    • When transferring from a table to a wheelchair:
      • Place the wheelchair close and parallel to the table.
    • For stroke patients:
      • Position yourself on the patient's weak side and the patient with their strong side adjacent to the bed.
    • For patients with a urinary catheter:
      • Hold the urine collection bag below the level of the patient's bladder.
    • Logrolling:
      • A method of transferring patients with spinal injury or metastatic disease

    Vital Signs

    • Temperature: Represents the physiological balance between heat produced in the body and heat lost to the environment.
      • Acute: Localized in a specific part of the body
      • Chronic: Long-term

    Temperature Measurement Methods

    • Tympanic: Used for ear temperature
    • Axillary: Safest method (36.4 to 36.7°C)
    • Rectal: Most accurate and reliable (37.5°C)
    • Oral: Most accessible (37°C)

    Pulse

    • Measurement of the heart rate, or the number of heart beats per minute.
    • Wave of blood created by contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.
    • Controlled by the Medulla Oblongata.

    Pulse Types

    • Central: Apical pulse
    • Peripheral: Radial, ulnar, temporal, carotid, brachial, dorsalis pedis, popliteal, femoral, posterior tibial

    Apical Pulse

    • Located at the midclavicular line, at the sternal notch.

    Radial/Ulnar Pulse

    • Located on the wrist, most accessible

    Temporal Pulse

    • Located laterally, second most accessible

    Carotid Pulse

    • Located on the carotid artery, primary site for adults and children during CPR.

    Brachial Pulse

    • Located medially in the antecubital space.

    Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

    • Located lateral to the extensor of the hallux longus.

    Popliteal Pulse

    • Located above the knee

    Femoral Pulse

    • Located in the groin, not commonly used for leg circulation.

    Posterior Tibial Pulse

    • Located behind the medial malleolus

    Blood Pressure

    • Systolic blood pressure: Measures the pressure exerted on the arterial walls during ventricular contraction.

    Microorganisms

    • Tiny organisms such as viruses, protozoa, or bacteria that can only be seen under a microscope.
    • Bacteria: One-celled organisms without a typical nucleus, contain DNA and RNA.
    • Fungi: Exist in two forms, yeast and molds.
      • Require moisture and are found in complete darkness.
      • Reproduce by budding or spore formation.
    • Protozoa: Often parasitic and able to move from place to place by pseudopod formation, flagella, or cilia.
    • Viruses: Known to produce disease in humans.

    Disease Transmission

    • Vehicle: Food, water, drugs, or blood contaminated with infectious microorganisms.
    • Vectors: Insects or animals carriers of disease by means of stinging or biting.
      • Examples: Malaria, deer tick, lyme disease.

    Body Defense Against Disease

    • Antigens: Foreign or unrecognizable organic substances that invade the body and induce it to produce antibodies.
    • Antibodies/Immunoglobulins: Protein substances produced by a particular WBC or, more specifically, B-cells.

    Anatomical Landmarks

    • Gonion (Axis): C2-C3 vertebrae
    • Thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple): C5 vertebrae
    • Vertebra prominens: C7 vertebrae
    • T1: 2 inches superior to the sternal notch
    • Manubrial or suprasternal notch, superior margin of scapula: T2-T3 vertebrae
    • Sternal angle: T4-T5 vertebrae
    • Inferior angle of scapula: T7 vertebrae
    • Xiphoid process: T9-T10 vertebrae
    • Xiphoid tip: T10 vertebrae
    • Lower costal margin: L3 vertebrae
    • Level of umbilicus: L3-L4 vertebrae
    • Most superior aspect of iliac crest: L4 vertebrae
    • ASIS: S1 vertebrae
    • Pubic symphysis & greater trochanter: C vertebrae

    Anatomical Processes

    • Condyle: Rounded process at an articular extremity
    • Coracoid: Beak-like process
    • Coronoid: Crown-like process
    • Crest: Ridge-like process
    • Epicondyle: Projection above a condyle
    • Facet: Small, smooth-surfaced process for articulation
    • Trochanter: Large, rounded, and elevated process
    • Tubercle: Small, rounded, and elevated process
    • Tuberosity: Large, rounded and elevated process located at the junction of the neck and shaft of the femur

    Anatomical Depressions

    • Fissure: Cleft or deep groove
    • Foramen: Hole in a bone for transmission of blood vessels and nerve
    • Notch: Indentation into the border of a bone
    • Sinus: Recess, groove, cavity, or hollow space
    • Sulcus: Furrow, trench, or fissure-like depressions

    Body Positions

    • Dorsal or Supine: Lying flat on back with knees straight and arms at sides
    • Prone: Lying flat on stomach with knees straight, arms can either be under head or at sides
    • Dorsal recumbent: Lying on back with knees bent and feet flat on the examination table
    • Lateral: On the side with the top leg over the bottom
    • Sims’: Lies between supine and prone with legs flexed in front of the patient
    • Fowler’s: Head and torso elevated 15° to 90°
    • Trendelenburg: Head and torso is lower than the heart
    • Reverse Trendelenburg: Head and torso is higher than the heart
    • Lithotomy: Laying on back with knees bent, thighs apart, and the feet in stirrups. Also known as Obstruction of the normal blood flow to an organ or structure.

    Medical Terms

    • Hemoptysis: Coughing of blood
    • Hematemesis: Vomiting of blood
    • Hernia: Protrudes
    • Ileus: Obstruction
    • Polyps: Inward pouching
    • Reflux: Abnormal flow
    • Rickets: Disease of the skeletal system
    • Sepsis: Blood infection
    • Spur: Bony projection growing out of a bone
    • Stenosis: Narrowing
    • Infarct: Loss of blood supply to an organ or structure will cause the surrounding tissue to die.
    • Collateral circulation: Body’s natural defense against ischemia
    • Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Caused by infact
    • Bezoar: Hard mass of entangled material found within the stomach or intestines that cannot be digested.
    • Bowel Obstruction:
      • Adynamic/Paralytic: Caused by reduction in the normal peristaltic action of the intestine.
      • Mechanical: Caused by motility disorder that results from some type of structural abnormality.
      • Inguinal hernia: When the inguinal ring compromised thus allowing a portion of the bowel to rupture through the abdominal wall.
    • Bowel Adhesions: Inevitable outcome of abdominal surgery.
    • Volvulus: Loop of intestine that has twisted around itself causing either a partial or complete obstruction.
    • Intussusception: When a section of bowel is constricted by peristalsis causing it to prolapse.
    • Adenocarcinoma: Type of neoplasm that originates in glandular tissue and can be a cause of bowel obstruction.
    • Regional Enteritis/Crohn’s Disease: Chronic inflammation of the bowel. Characterized by abdominal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss/gain, and vomiting.
    • Diverticulitis: Diverticulum become infected and bleeds. Often caused by entrapment of chyme or feces within the diverticulum.
    • Appendicitis: Result of feces within the appendix and the presence of appendicolith.
    • Hepatic Cysts: Benign, thin-walled sac that may be either empty or full of fluid.
    • Hepatic Hemangioma: Most common benign tumor of the liver.
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Rare primary liver cancer that is also known as hepatoma.
    • Liver Mets: Liver is a common site for most any cancer mets.
    • Osteoporosis: Reduction in bone mass which makes the bones more susceptible to fracture formation.

    Medical Procedures

    • Barium Enema: Used to evaluate the lower gastrointestinal tract for obstruction, polyps, and other abnormalities.
    • DEXA Scan: Bone mineral density scan used to diagnose osteoporosis.

    Stages of Dying (Kubler-Ross, 1969)

    • Denial: Not accepting the truth, believing that diagnosis is somehow wrong.
    • Anger: May become angry preceding death or disfigurement.
    • Bargaining: If he/she becomes good and submissive, they may be spared or cured.
    • Depression: Accepts the impending loss and begins to mourn for his or her past life. Acquiscent, quiet, withdrawn, and may cry easily.

    Rules in Moving Heavy Objects

    • Do not bend from your waist
    • Pull rather than push
    • Stand close to the patient
    • Balance the weight over your feet
    • Use your arms and legs
    • Do not twist
    • Keep floor area free from all objects

    Patient Transfers

    • Always help the patient transfer toward the strong side
    • Table to wheelchair: Place wheelchair close and parallel to the table
    • Stroke patient: Position yourself on the px weak side, position the patient with the strong side adjacent to the bed
    • Patient with a urinary catheter: Hold urine collection bags below the level of the patient’s bladder
    • Logrolling: Method of transferring patients with spinal injury or metastatic disease

    Four Cardinal/Vital Signs

    • Temperature
    • Pulse
    • Respiration
    • Blood Pressure
    • Pain (considered as 5th vital sign)

    Body Temperature

    • Physiologic balance between heat produced in body tissues and heat lost environment
    • Controlled by the hypothalamus.

    Types of Thermometers

    • Tympanic: Aural thermometer
    • Axillary: Safest method (36.4 to 36.7c)
    • Rectal: Most accurate and reliable (37.5c)
    • Oral: Most accessible (37c)

    Pulse Rate

    • Measurement of the heart rate, or the number of heart beats per minute.
    • Wave of blood created by contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.
    • Controlled by the Medulla Oblongata

    Types of Pulses:

    • Central
    • Peripheral

    Central Pulse

    • Apical Pulse: Location at midclavicular line, at sternal notch

    Peripheral Pulses:

    • Radial/Ulnar: Wrist, most accessible
    • Temporal: Lateral, 2nd most accessible
    • Carotid Neck: Carotid artery, primary site for adult and children during CPR.
    • Brachial: Medial, antecubital space.
    • Dorsalis Pedis: Lateral to the extensor of hallucis longus.
    • Popliteal: Above the knee
    • Femoral groin: Not commonly used, leg circulation
    • Posterior Tibial: Back of the medial malleolus.

    Blood Pressure

    • Systolic blood pressure: Describes the amount of pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries when the ventricles contract.

    Advance Directives

    • Living Will: Patient wishes concerning their future medical care
    • Directive to physician: A physician is appointed by a person to serve as his proxy on a prescribed form.
    • Durable power of attorney for health care (DPAHC): Appoints a person other than the physician to act as the patient’s agent and make health care decisions if the patient is unable to do so.

    Cardinal Principles & Adult Normal Ranges

    • Normal blood pressure range: 110-140 mmHg/60-80 mmHg
    • Normal pulse rate range: 60-100 bpm
      • Infant pulse rate: 120 bpm
      • 4 to 10 years old pulse rate: 90-100 bpm
    • Normal temperature range: 97.7F to 99.9F or 36.5c to 37.5c
    • Normal respiration rate range: 12/15-20 breaths/min
      • Child respiration rate: 20 to 30/30 to 60 breaths/min

    Types of Infection

    • Origin:
      • Idiopathic: Unknown cause
      • Community-acquired: Person enters a healthcare facility
      • Nosocomial: While in the institution
      • Iatrogenic: Physician intervention or by medical procedure/treatment
    • Duration:
      • Acute: Short term

    Infection Control

    • Cleanliness: Avoid transmitting organisms by using proper cleaning equipment and techniques
    • Contamination: Soiling or making inferior by contact or mixture
    • Antiseptics: Used to stop the growth of microorganisms
    • Disinfection: Involves the destruction of pathogens by using chemical materials
      • Example disinfectants: Hypochlorite bleach and Lysol
    • Medical Asepsis: Deals with reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual
      • Example: Handwashing technique
    • Surgical Asepsis: Procedures to eliminate any microorganisms; sterile technique
      • Example: RADPATHOLOGY

    Common Pathology or Pathological Disease

    • Pathology: Study of disease and how it impacts the human body
    • Iatrogenic: Results from medical treatment
    • Nosocomial infection: Acquired from a healthcare environment
    • Pathogenesis: Study of the origin and development of disease
    • Sign: Observable by the healthcare worker
    • Symptom: Patient’s perception
    • Syndrome: Group of signs and symptoms that characterize the disturbance
    • Etiology: Study of the cause and origin of disease
    • Idiopathic: Refers to the fact that there may be no real cause for the disease

    Inflammation

    • Body’s ability to wall-off and sequester an injurious agent
    • Hyperemia: Process of dilating capillaries to allow fluids and leucocytes to infiltrate the infected area
    • Leucocytes: Will act to remove cellular debris through a process known as phagocytosis
    • Abscess: Inflammatory reaction causes the injurious agent to become a walled-off ball of pus
    • Ulcers: Type of inflammatory reaction that is a result of a healing wound that is located on the skin or a mucous membrane
    • Cellulitis: Acute bacterial infection of the skin and is a third example of an inflammatory reaction

    Edema

    • Abnormal accumulation of fluid in body cavities or intercellular spaces
    • Ascites: Edema of the peritoneal cavity

    Ischemia

    • Obstruction of the normal blood flow to an organ or structure
    • Results from either narrowing of blood vessels from plaque formation or as the result of a thrombic occlusion
    • Collateral circulation: Body’s natural defense against ischemia

    Infarct

    • Loss of blood supply to an organ or structure will cause the surrounding tissue to die
    • Diseases that may be caused by an infarct or may result in an infarct:
      • Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
      • Pulmonary Embolus
      • Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
      • Hernia (Mechanical Obstruction)
      • Volvulus (Mechanical Obstruction)

    Hemorrhage

    • Loss of blood from the circulatory system (bleeding)
    • Hematoma: Result of a break in a blood vessel that causes a pooling of blood below the surface of the structure

    Aplasia

    • Inability of an organ or structure to form properly
    • Defective development can result in the partial or complete loss of an organ

    Atrophy

    • Shrinking or decrease in size
    • Hypertrophy: Abnormal increase in cell size. Also known as Hyoergenesis, and hyperplasia

    Neoplasm

    • Abnormal proliferation of foreign cells that form a mass of tissue within an organ or structure (mass or tumor)
    • Oncology: The study of neoplasm
    • Benign neoplasm: Self-limited and will not spread or mets
    • Malignant Neoplasm (cancer): Possess the ability to spread to distant sites in the body
    • Carcinoma/Adenocarcinoma: Type of cancer will arise from epithelial cells or tissues such as breast, colon, or pancreas
    • Sarcoma: Highly malignant cancer of soft tissue or connective tissue such as bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat
    • Lymphoma: Originates in lymphatic tissues and affects the production of lymphocytes (wbc)
    • Leukemia: Cancer of the blood and blood-forming tissue

    Osteoporosis

    • Reduction in bone mass which makes susceptible to fracture formation
    • Prone to hip fractures, compression fractures of vertebral bodies, and Colles’ fracture of the wrist
    • Uses DEXA scan (bone mineral density scan)
    • Factors involved in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis:
      • Most common congenital anomaly of the urinary system

    Ectopic Kidneys

    • Congenital defect where the kidney is located in an abnormal position within the body

    Renal calculi

    • Presence of a kidney stone is the most common indication for an IVP
    • Kidney stone

    Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)

    • Abnormal flow of the urine from the bladder back into the ureter
    • Underlying cause of a urinary track infection in one third of all children

    Renal cell carcinoma

    • Most malignancy of the kidneys
    • Propensity to metastasize to the lungs, brain, liver, and bone

    Wilm’s tumor

    • Neproblastoma
    • Most common abdominal neoplasm of infancy and early childhood
    • Possess a large, palpable abdominal mass
    • Propensity to metastasize to the lungs, liver, and skeletal system

    Ureteral Diverticula

    • Outpouching of the ureter
    • May be a source of future infections or may, in some instances, trap kidney stones

    Bladder Diverticula

    • Caused by an enlarged prostate or the result of a chronic bladder infection

    Phleboliths

    • Small calcified valve within a vein that surrounds the urinary bladder
    • Sometimes mistaken for kidney or bladder stone

    Intussusception

    • When a section of bowel is constricted by peristalsis causing it to prolapse
    • Cause of approximately 1% of all adult bowel obstruction and commonly affects the ileocecal valve

    Zenker´s Diverticulum

    • Outpouching of the posterior wall of the upper esophagus in the pharynx
    • Can cause dysphagia and halitosis

    Hiatal Hernia

    • Portion of the stomach protrudes (herniates) into the thorax through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm
    • Most common findings on an UGIS
    • Sliding hernia

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

    • Heartburn or acid reflux
    • Backward flow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter
    • Commonly associated with Hiatal hernia

    Esophageal Varices

    • Dilated, tortuous veins of the esophagus which may rupture
    • Commonly a result of portal hypertension and/or liver cirrhosis

    Esophagus Cancer/Esophageal Carcinoma

    • Presents with a very “ratty” radiographic appearance on a Barium swallow
    • Represents 2% of all cancers and there is a high incidence in smokers and alcoholics

    Peptic Ulcer Disease

    • Describes ulcers of the stomach and duodenum
    • Causes include aspirin, steroids, spicy foods, stress, and it can be the result of a bacterial infection.
    • Bird beak appearance

    Hepatic Hemangioma

    • Most common benign tumor of the liver
    • Consist of dilated blood vessels that create pools or lakes of blood within the liver
    • MRI modality of choice

    Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    • Rare primary liver cancer that is also known as hepatoma
    • MRI method of choice. CT and UTZ are often employed as well

    Liver Mets

    • Liver is a common site for most any cancer mets
    • Partial list of cancers that like to spread to the liver:
      • Breast Ca
      • Colon Ca
      • Malignant Melanoma
      • Ovarian cancer
    • Symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, and jaundice

    Orbital blow-out fracture

    • Floor of the eye socket may involve the orbital floor, wall, or roof
    • Following blunt trauma to the eye

    Colles’ Fx

    • Fx is most often caused when an individual falls backward onto a hard surface and brace themselves with an open hand
    • Fx of the distal radius, and ulnar styloid with posterior displacement

    Comminuted Fx

    • Fx with shattered bones or crushed bones (fragments)

    Compound Fx

    • Open fx or fx with open skin wound where the bone is exposed

    ### Cardnial Principles of Adult Normal Range

    • Blood pressure: 110-140 mmHG/60-80mmHG
    • Pulse rate: 60-100 bpm
      • Infant: 120bpm
      • 4 to 10 yrs old: 90-100bpm
    • Temperature: 97.7F to 99.9F or 36.5c to 37.5c
    • Respiration rate: 12/15-20 breaths/min
      • Children: 20 to 30/30 to 60 breaths/min

    Types of Infection

    • Origin
      • Idiopathic: Unknown cause
      • Community acquired: Person enters a health care facility
      • Nosocomial: While in the institution
      • Iatrogenic: Physician intervention or by medical procedure/treatment
    • Duration
      • Acute: Short term

    Control of Infection

    • Cleanliness: Avoid transmitting organisms by using proper cleaning equipment and techniques
    • Contamination: Soiling or making inferior by contact or mixture
    • Antiseptics: Used to stop the growth of microorganisims
    • Disinfection: Involves destruction pathogen by using chemical materials
      • Hypochlorite bleach and Lysol
    • Medical Asepsis: Deals with reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual
      • Ex. Handwashing technique
    • Surgical Asepsis: Procedures to eliminate any microorganisms; sterile technique
      • Ex.CLUSTER IV

    Body Movement Terminologies

    • Abduction: Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part
    • Adduction: Movement of a part toward the central axis of the body or body parts
    • Extension: Straightening of a joint; normal position of joint.
    • Flexion: Act of bending a joint; the opposite of extension.
    • Hyperextension: Forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints
    • Hyperflexion: Forced over flexion of a limb or joints.
    • Eversion: Outward turning of the foot at the ankle.
    • Inversion: Inward turning of the foot at the ankle.
    • Pronation: Rotation of the forearm so that the palm is down.

    Chronic Disease

    • Gastric ulcers: Very rare and may be a complication of gastric carcinoma.

    Bowel Obstruction

    • Adynamic / Parlytic : Caused by a reduction of normal peristaltic action of the intestine
    • Mechanical: Caused by motility disorder that results from some type of structural abnormality (tumor)

    Hernia

    • Obstruction caused by a weakening of the abdominal wall that allows a portion of the small and large intestine to protrude
    • Inguinal hernia: When the inguinal ring is compromised, thus allowing a portion of the bowel to rupture through the abdominal wall

    Bowel Adhesions

    • Inevitable outcome of abdominal surgery
    • Can lead to abdominal pain, infertility, and bowel obstruction
    • Can cause a twisting of the bowel (volvulus) and loss of blood supply to the affected area
    • Volvulus: Loop of intestine that has twisted around itself causing either a partial or complete obstruction.

    Bezoar

    • Hard mass of entangled material found within the stomach or intestines that cannot be digested

    Adenocarcinoma

    • Type of neoplasm that originates in glandular tissue and can cause a bowel obstruction

    Regional Enteritis / Crohn's Disease

    • Mechanical bowel obstruction
    • Chronic inflammation of the bowel
    • Characterized by abdominal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss/gain, and vomiting
    • Fistulas may form

    Diverticulitis

    • Diverticulum become infected and bleeds
    • Often caused by entrapment of chyme or feces within the diverticulum

    Appendicitis

    • Result of feces within the appendix and the presence of appendicolith

    Hepatobiliary System

    • Liver

    Hepatic Cysts

    • Benign, thin-walled sac that may be either empty or full of fluid
    • Located within the liver or its external surface
    • Usually incidental findings on ultrasounds, CT scans and/or MRI scans of the abdomen

    Blood Pressure

    • Systolic blood pressure: Reading during pressure during contraction of the heart
      • Normal range: 110 to 140 mmHG
    • Diastolic blood pressure: Reading during relaxation
      • Normal range: 60 to 90 mmHG
    • Hypertension reading: Above 140mmHG systolic pressure
    • Hypotension reading: Lower than 90mmhG systolic pressure
    • Stethoscope and a Sphygmomanometer are used together to measure BP
    • Controlled by: Medulla Oblongata

    Respiration Rate

    • Number of breaths a person takes per minute
    • Controlled by: Medulla Oblongata
    • Ventilation: Act of breathing
    • Respiration: Exchange of gas

    Chain of Infection

    • Infectious Agent (Pathogens)
      • Infiltrates another living thing
      • Organism that can cause a disease
    • Reservoir: Temporary environment for pathogens
    • Portal of Exit: Might be the nose, mouth, urinary tract, intestine, or an open wound
    • Means of transmission: Modes of transmission
    • Portal of Entry: New host can be infected through inhalation, injection, etc., except fecal or oral route

    ### Systematic

    • Blood/Lymph

    Cardinal Principles - Adult Normal Ranges

    • Blood Pressure: 110-140 mmHG/60-80mmHG
    • Pulse Rate: 60-100 bpm
      • Infant: 120bpm
      • 4 to 10 yrs old: 90-100bpm
    • Temperature: 97.7F to 99.9F or 36.5c to 37.5c
    • Respiration Rate: 12/15-20 breaths/min
      • Children: 20 to 30/30 to 60 breaths/min

    Types of Infection

    • Origin
      • Idiopathic: Unknown cause
      • Community Acquired: Person enters a health care facility
      • Nosocomial: While in the institution
      • Iatrogenic: Physician intervention or medical procedure/treatment
    • Duration
      • Acute: Short term

    Control of Infection

    • Cleanliness
      • Avoid transmitting organisms by using proper cleaning equipment and techniques
    • Contamination
      • Soiling or making inferior by contact or mixture
    • Antiseptics
      • Used to stop the growth of microorganisms
    • Disinfection
      • Involves destruction of pathogens by using chemical materials
        • Hypochlorite bleach and Lysol
    • Medical Asepsis
      • Deals with reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptible individual
        • Ex. Handwashing technique
    • Surgical Asepsis
      • Procedures to eliminate any microorganisms; sterile technique
        • Ex. Considered warning sign for a larger stroke

    Tetralogy of Fallot

    • Rare congenital heart defect that presents at birth
    • Boot-shaped radiographic appearance
    • 4 Defects
      • Pulmonary Stenosis: Narrowing of the pulmonary valve restricts the flow of blood into the pulmonary arteries
      • Right Ventricular Hypertrophy: Has to work harder (hyper) to pump blood and enlarges due to pulmonary stenosis
      • Ventricular Septal Defect: Hole located between ventricles, allows oxygenated blood to flow from the left ventricle to the right ventricle instead of into the aorta
      • Overriding aorta

    Nervous System

    Hydrocephalus

    • Excess CSF within the ventricles of the brain
    • Increased intracranial pressure, enlarged heads, and possible brain damage

    Intracranial Hemorrhage

    • Escape of blood from an artery or vein
    • Three Types of Intracranial Hemorrhage
      • Intracerebral/Parenchymal: Loss of blood within the cerebrum
      • Subarachnoid: Bleeding into the ventricles of the brain
      • Extracerebral: Bleeding outside of the brain but within the skull. Trauma is often the etiology

    Subdural Hematoma

    • Leaking of subdural veins into the space found between the dura mater or the dura mater (outmost covering) and the arachnoid mater (middle layer of meninges)

    Epidural Hematoma

    • Caused by the buildup of blood between the dura and the skull. Often caused by trauma to the temporal bone that damages the middle meningeal artery.

    Ectopic Kidneys

    • Most common congenital anomaly of the urinary system.
    • Congenital defect where the kidney is located in an abnormal position within the body

    Renal Calculi

    • Presence of a kidney stone is the most common indication for an IVP
    • Kidney stone

    Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

    • Abnormal flow of the urine from the bladder back into the ureter
    • Underlying cause of a urinary tract infection in one third of all children

    Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Most malignancy of the kidneys
    • Propensity to metastasize to the lungs, brain, liver, and bone

    Wilm’s Tumor

    • Neproblastoma
    • Most common abdominal neoplasm of infancy and early childhood
    • Possesses a large, palpable abdominal mass
    • Propensity to metastasize to the lungs, liver, and skeletal system

    Ureteral Diverticula

    • Outpouching of the ureter
    • May be a source of future infections or, in some instances, trap kidney stones.

    Bladder Diverticula

    • Caused by an enlarged prostate or the result of a chronic bladder infection

    Phleboliths

    • Small calcified valve within a vein that surrounds the urinary bladder
    • Sometimes mistaken for kidney or bladder stones

    Gastrointestinal System

    Zenker’s Diverticulum

    • Outpouching of the posterior wall of the upper esophagus in the pharynx
    • Can cause dysphagia and halitosis

    Hiatal Hernia

    • Portion of the stomach protrudes (herniates) into the thorax through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm
    • Most common findings on an UGIS
      • Sliding hernia

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    • Heartburn or acid reflux
    • Backward flow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter
    • Commonly associated with Hiatal hernia

    Esophageal Varices

    • Dilated, tortuous veins of the esophagus which may rupture
    • Commonly a result of portal hypertension and/or liver cirrhosis

    Esophagus Cancer/Esophageal Carcinoma

    • Presents with a very “ratty” radiographic appearance on a Barium swallow
    • Represents 2% of all cancers and there is a high incidence in smokers and alcoholics

    Peptic Ulcer Disease

    • Describes ulcers of the stomach and duodenum
    • Causes include aspirin, steroids, spicy foods, stress, and it can be the result of a bacterial infection

    Blood Pressure

    • Systolic blood pressure – Pressure during contraction of the heart
      • Normal range – 110 to 140 mmHG
    • Diastolic blood pressure – Reading during relaxation
      • Normal range – 60 to 90 mmHG
    • Hypertension reading – above 140mmHG systolic pressure
    • Hypotension reading – Lower than 90mmhG systolic pressure
    • Stethoscope and a Sphygmomanometer are used together to measure BP
    • Controlled by: Medulla Oblongata

    Respiration Rate

    • Number of breaths a person takes per minute
    • Controlled by: Medulla Oblongata
    • Ventilation – Act of breathing
    • Respiration – exchange of gas

    Mode of Transmissions

    • Reservoir - Site where an infectious organism can remain alive and from which transmission can occur
    • Direct Contact - Hand, kissing
    • Indirect Contact - transfer of pathogenic microbes by touching inanimate objects such as doorknobs (fomites)
    • Droplet - With diseases that can travel 3-5 feet and not via airborne route transmitted via large droplets expelled from the px while speaking, sneezing, or coughing
      • Rubella, Mumps, and Influenza
    • Airborne - Residue from evaporated droplets and is suspended in air for long periods of time.

    Chain of Infection

    • Infectious Agent (Pathogens)
      • Infiltrates another living thing
      • Organisms that can cause a disease
    • Reservoir - Temporary environment for pathogens
    • Portal of Exit - Might be the nose, mouth, urinary tract, intestine, or an open wound
    • Means of Transmission - Modes of transmission
    • React against specific antigens to produce immunity to further infection by a particular antigen
      • Active Immunity - Vaccination with dead or weakened strains of the infection microorganism or their products also effects immunity
      • Passive Immunity - Acquired by injection of antibodies of a particular infection into an individual
      • Autoimmune Diseases - Antibodies function as antigens and produce diseases, occurs when a substance identical to one’s own tissues stimulate antibody production

    Process of Infection

    • Latent Period - Pathogen enters the body and lies dormant, dormant period ends

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