MEAS 238/239 Ch. 9,39,41, 35, 43, 44,
53 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
accessibility - ANSWERthe ease with which people can move into and out of a
space
ADA act of 1990 - ANSWERrequires businesses, services, and public transportation
provide reasonable accommodations for disabled people. Door: 36 in, clearance
space in rooms and hallways: 60 in. in diameter to make 180 degree turn.
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) - ANSWERbroadens the definition of
disability, making it easier for individuals who seek ADA protection to establish that
they have a disability
consumable - ANSWERable to be emptied or used up, as with supplies (alcohol,
lubricant, fixative [preserving specimen for pathologic exam])
disinfection - ANSWERdestroys most but not all microorganisms. For instruments
that do not penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact only with mucous
membranes. Disinfectants are used on inanimated materials
antiseptic - ANSWERcleaning product used on human tissues as anti-infection
agents
fixative - ANSWERsolution sprayed on a slide immediately after specimen is applied.
used to preserve and hold cells in place until a microscopic examination
general physical examination - ANSWERexamination performed by a physician to
confirm a patients health or diagnose a medical problem
lubricant - ANSWERwater soluble gel used during examination of rectum or vaginal
cavity
occult blood - ANSWERblood contained in some other substance; not visible to
naked eye
sanitization - ANSWERa reduction of the number of microorganisms on an object or
a surface. Scrubbing instruments and equipment with brushes and detergent to
remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants. Used with instruments that touch
only healthy intact skin
spores - ANSWERresistant form of certain species of bacteria
sterilization - ANSWERcomplete destruction of all microorganism including bacterial
spores, by specific means
,hand hygiene - ANSWERfirst step in preventing infections transmission in exam
room and treatment area
surfaces - ANSWER10% household bleach in water or product approved by EPA
laboratory refrigerator - ANSWER36 F and 46 F (2 c -8 C)
food refrigerator - ANSWER32 F and 40 F
thermostat - ANSWER72 F. Warm room can help to relax
amenorrhea - ANSWERabsence or abnormal cessation of menses
dysmenorrhea - ANSWERsevere menstrual cramps that limit daily activity
induction - ANSWERpregnant patient is admitted to the delivering facility then given
medication to start uterine contractions
infertility - ANSWERdiminished ability to produce offspring; does not imply sterility
last menstrual period (LMP) - ANSWERdate of first day of the last menstruation;
used to establish a due date
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - ANSWERa diagnostic and
therapeutic gynecologic surgical technique for removing dysplastic cells from the
cervix with a small wire loop
menarche - ANSWERfirst menstrual period. 10-15 years old
menopause - ANSWERtermination of menstrual cycle due to normal aging of
ovaries. 45-55 years old. premenopause (before menopause) is irregular.
perimenopause (after menop) hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swing because
changing levels of estrogen.
menorrhagia - ANSWERexcessively prolonged or profuse menses
menstruation - ANSWERnormal cycle of preparation for conception (woman)
metrorrhagia - ANSWERany irregular acyclic bleeding from the uterus between
periods
speculum - ANSWERan instrument that expands the vaginal opening to permit
viewing of the vagina and cervix
pelvic exam - ANSWERpractitioner checks external genitalia, cervix, vaginal wall,
internal reproductive organs, rectum.
vasectomy - ANSWERa male sterilization procedure in which a section of each vas
deferent is removed
, wet mount - ANSWERmixing a sample with a saline solution in a slide.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) - ANSWERa sample is mixed with KOH on a slide to
check for fungus. KOH helps dissolve cells and mucus in sample so fungus is better
visualized
Nagele rule for estimated date of delivery - ANSWERLMP, subtract 3 months, and
add 7 days plus 1 year. (LMP June 30, 2014. less 3 m = 03-30-14. add 7 d + 1 year
= April 6, 2015)
first trimester baby (conception -12 weeks) - ANSWERmom knows she is pregnant.
morning sickness
second trimester-4 m (12w to 24 w) - ANSWERfetal movement is noticed
third trim. 7 m (24 to 40 weeks) - ANSWERnoticeable growth occurs in fetus
placenta previa - ANSWERindicated by bright red vaginal bleeding, painless
abruptio placenta - ANSWERmore serious condition. vaginal bleeding and back and
abdominal pain
alpha fetoprotein AFP - ANSWERToo little or too much indicate fetal abnormality:
neural tube defect (abnormal development of brain or spinal cord). Test measured in
amniotic fluid collected by amniocentesis (removing from uterus amniotic fluid)
elderly - ANSWERover age of 65
geriatrician - ANSWERa specialist who cares for elderly
incontinence - ANSWERinvoluntary leakage of urine
Kyphosis /humpback - ANSWERdeformity of spine characterized by a bent over
position
lentigos - ANSWERbrown merciless resembling a freckle except that the border is
usually regular and microscopic proliferation of rate ridges is present; scattered
melanocytes are seen in the basal cell layer. Usually caused by sun exposure in
someone of middle age or older.
nocturia - ANSWERexcessive night time urination
osteoarthritis - ANSWERchronic inflammatory disease of joints. pain, swelling,
stiffness in joints.
osteoporosis - ANSWERan endocrine and metabolic disorder of musculoskeletal
system, more common in women. Thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density
patient compliance - ANSWERobedience in terms of following a physicians orders
53 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
accessibility - ANSWERthe ease with which people can move into and out of a
space
ADA act of 1990 - ANSWERrequires businesses, services, and public transportation
provide reasonable accommodations for disabled people. Door: 36 in, clearance
space in rooms and hallways: 60 in. in diameter to make 180 degree turn.
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) - ANSWERbroadens the definition of
disability, making it easier for individuals who seek ADA protection to establish that
they have a disability
consumable - ANSWERable to be emptied or used up, as with supplies (alcohol,
lubricant, fixative [preserving specimen for pathologic exam])
disinfection - ANSWERdestroys most but not all microorganisms. For instruments
that do not penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact only with mucous
membranes. Disinfectants are used on inanimated materials
antiseptic - ANSWERcleaning product used on human tissues as anti-infection
agents
fixative - ANSWERsolution sprayed on a slide immediately after specimen is applied.
used to preserve and hold cells in place until a microscopic examination
general physical examination - ANSWERexamination performed by a physician to
confirm a patients health or diagnose a medical problem
lubricant - ANSWERwater soluble gel used during examination of rectum or vaginal
cavity
occult blood - ANSWERblood contained in some other substance; not visible to
naked eye
sanitization - ANSWERa reduction of the number of microorganisms on an object or
a surface. Scrubbing instruments and equipment with brushes and detergent to
remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants. Used with instruments that touch
only healthy intact skin
spores - ANSWERresistant form of certain species of bacteria
sterilization - ANSWERcomplete destruction of all microorganism including bacterial
spores, by specific means
,hand hygiene - ANSWERfirst step in preventing infections transmission in exam
room and treatment area
surfaces - ANSWER10% household bleach in water or product approved by EPA
laboratory refrigerator - ANSWER36 F and 46 F (2 c -8 C)
food refrigerator - ANSWER32 F and 40 F
thermostat - ANSWER72 F. Warm room can help to relax
amenorrhea - ANSWERabsence or abnormal cessation of menses
dysmenorrhea - ANSWERsevere menstrual cramps that limit daily activity
induction - ANSWERpregnant patient is admitted to the delivering facility then given
medication to start uterine contractions
infertility - ANSWERdiminished ability to produce offspring; does not imply sterility
last menstrual period (LMP) - ANSWERdate of first day of the last menstruation;
used to establish a due date
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - ANSWERa diagnostic and
therapeutic gynecologic surgical technique for removing dysplastic cells from the
cervix with a small wire loop
menarche - ANSWERfirst menstrual period. 10-15 years old
menopause - ANSWERtermination of menstrual cycle due to normal aging of
ovaries. 45-55 years old. premenopause (before menopause) is irregular.
perimenopause (after menop) hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swing because
changing levels of estrogen.
menorrhagia - ANSWERexcessively prolonged or profuse menses
menstruation - ANSWERnormal cycle of preparation for conception (woman)
metrorrhagia - ANSWERany irregular acyclic bleeding from the uterus between
periods
speculum - ANSWERan instrument that expands the vaginal opening to permit
viewing of the vagina and cervix
pelvic exam - ANSWERpractitioner checks external genitalia, cervix, vaginal wall,
internal reproductive organs, rectum.
vasectomy - ANSWERa male sterilization procedure in which a section of each vas
deferent is removed
, wet mount - ANSWERmixing a sample with a saline solution in a slide.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) - ANSWERa sample is mixed with KOH on a slide to
check for fungus. KOH helps dissolve cells and mucus in sample so fungus is better
visualized
Nagele rule for estimated date of delivery - ANSWERLMP, subtract 3 months, and
add 7 days plus 1 year. (LMP June 30, 2014. less 3 m = 03-30-14. add 7 d + 1 year
= April 6, 2015)
first trimester baby (conception -12 weeks) - ANSWERmom knows she is pregnant.
morning sickness
second trimester-4 m (12w to 24 w) - ANSWERfetal movement is noticed
third trim. 7 m (24 to 40 weeks) - ANSWERnoticeable growth occurs in fetus
placenta previa - ANSWERindicated by bright red vaginal bleeding, painless
abruptio placenta - ANSWERmore serious condition. vaginal bleeding and back and
abdominal pain
alpha fetoprotein AFP - ANSWERToo little or too much indicate fetal abnormality:
neural tube defect (abnormal development of brain or spinal cord). Test measured in
amniotic fluid collected by amniocentesis (removing from uterus amniotic fluid)
elderly - ANSWERover age of 65
geriatrician - ANSWERa specialist who cares for elderly
incontinence - ANSWERinvoluntary leakage of urine
Kyphosis /humpback - ANSWERdeformity of spine characterized by a bent over
position
lentigos - ANSWERbrown merciless resembling a freckle except that the border is
usually regular and microscopic proliferation of rate ridges is present; scattered
melanocytes are seen in the basal cell layer. Usually caused by sun exposure in
someone of middle age or older.
nocturia - ANSWERexcessive night time urination
osteoarthritis - ANSWERchronic inflammatory disease of joints. pain, swelling,
stiffness in joints.
osteoporosis - ANSWERan endocrine and metabolic disorder of musculoskeletal
system, more common in women. Thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density
patient compliance - ANSWERobedience in terms of following a physicians orders
