Fundamentals NU 136 Chapter 24
Exam With 100% Correct Answers
Define anemias. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Low red blood cell count.
Define aspiration. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Withdrawal of fluid or cells.
Define biopsy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Surgical excision of a small amount of tissue.
Define colonoscopy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The inspection of the entire large intestine for
polyps, areas of inflammation, and malignant lesions.
Define culture. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The propagation of living organisms or tissue in special
media conducive to their growth.
Define cystoscopy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The visual inspection of the interior of the bladder
for the collection of biopsy specimens, collection of urine separately from each ureter, and
treatment of various conditions.
Define electroencephalogram (EEG). - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Tracing of the brain waves.
Define endoscope. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Instrument used to view inside a body cavity.
Why are blood chemistry tests performed and what information do they provide? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Blood chemistries are commonly obtained to detect changes in biochemical
reactions in the body and to determine a diagnosis.
, - They provide:
> electrolyte balance
> body's ability to metabolize nutrients
> the function of organs
> presence or accumulation of toxic substances
Give examples of common serology tests. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- agglutination tests for
specific organisms
- antistreptolysin-O titer
- blood typing: ABO groups and Rh
- carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) assay
- coombs test
- C-reactive protein antiserum
- heterophil antibody titer
- immunoelectrophoresis
- immunoglobulin (Ig) types: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD
- Radioimmunoassays (RIAs)
- Tests for syphilis
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) antibody test for human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV)
- Western blot
Define gastroscopy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The visual inspection of the upper digestive tract
and the stomach to obtain specimens of gastric contents, and perform a biopsy on the stomach
tissue.
List the seven commonly performed diagnostic tests. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Hematology tests
Exam With 100% Correct Answers
Define anemias. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Low red blood cell count.
Define aspiration. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Withdrawal of fluid or cells.
Define biopsy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Surgical excision of a small amount of tissue.
Define colonoscopy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The inspection of the entire large intestine for
polyps, areas of inflammation, and malignant lesions.
Define culture. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The propagation of living organisms or tissue in special
media conducive to their growth.
Define cystoscopy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The visual inspection of the interior of the bladder
for the collection of biopsy specimens, collection of urine separately from each ureter, and
treatment of various conditions.
Define electroencephalogram (EEG). - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Tracing of the brain waves.
Define endoscope. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Instrument used to view inside a body cavity.
Why are blood chemistry tests performed and what information do they provide? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Blood chemistries are commonly obtained to detect changes in biochemical
reactions in the body and to determine a diagnosis.
, - They provide:
> electrolyte balance
> body's ability to metabolize nutrients
> the function of organs
> presence or accumulation of toxic substances
Give examples of common serology tests. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- agglutination tests for
specific organisms
- antistreptolysin-O titer
- blood typing: ABO groups and Rh
- carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) assay
- coombs test
- C-reactive protein antiserum
- heterophil antibody titer
- immunoelectrophoresis
- immunoglobulin (Ig) types: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD
- Radioimmunoassays (RIAs)
- Tests for syphilis
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) antibody test for human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV)
- Western blot
Define gastroscopy. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The visual inspection of the upper digestive tract
and the stomach to obtain specimens of gastric contents, and perform a biopsy on the stomach
tissue.
List the seven commonly performed diagnostic tests. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Hematology tests
