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NHA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Strabismus | crossed eyes |
| Nystagmus | involuntary rapid eye movements |
| conjunctivitis | bacteria, pink eye |
| Hordeolum | sty; an acute infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid |
| Hemoptysis | coughing up blood |
| Melena | coffee ground appearance stool (from blood) |
| Hemotemesis | vomiting blood |
| Otalgia | pain in the ear |
| Presbycusis | age related hearing loss |
| diaphoretic | profuse sweating |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| dysphasia | difficulty speaking |
| dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
| RACE | rescue, alarm, confine, evacuate |
| dysuria | pain, burning, or discomfort during urination |
| oliguria | decreased urine output |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| otitis | ear infection |
| pharyngitis | sore throat |
| diplopia | double vision |
| mydriasis | pupil dilation |
| miosis | constricted pupils |
| 2 other names for TST (tuberculin skin test) | PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) or Mantoux test |
| orthopnea | difficulty breathing when lying down |
| barium enema | An X-ray test used to examine the large intestine (colon and rectum) |
| presbyopia | vision changes due to aging |
| hyperhidrosis | excessive sweating |
| polyphagia | excessive hunger |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| anorexia | loss of appetite |
| dyspepsia | indigestion, upset stomach |
| esythema | skin redness |
| ataxia | lack of muscle coordination |
| areflexia | absence of reflexes |
| hypertonia or spaticity | excessive muscle tone |
| edema | accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues |
| pyrexia | fever |
| paresthesia | abnormal sensations like tingling, numbness, and burning |
| paresis | muscle weakness |
| arthralgia | joint pain |
| ischemia | decreased blood flow |
| Most common site for bone marrow biopsy | posterior iliac crest |
| Triad of symptoms indicating high bilirubin levels (due to liver dysfunction or biliary obstruction) | Jaundice, dark urine, clay-colored stools |
| arthrocentesis | joint aspiration |
| paracentesis | removes fluid buildup inside abdomen (ascites) |
| ascites | An abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, most commonly caused by liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension |
| thoracentesis | needle/catheter inserted into pleural space to remove excess air/fluid |
| aortic dissection | layers of aortic wall separate; a sudden onset of severe 'tearing' or 'ripping' chest pain radiating to the back |
| ptosis | drooping of the upper eyelid |
| gastroenteritis vs. peritonitis | localized inflammation - stomach flu // severe, life-threatening |
| what artery to use for cardiac catheterization? | radial artery |
| For pregnancy test, what urine specimen used and why? | First morning urine, as that is when the highest hormone concentration is present |
| Liver biopsy position? | supine with right arm above the head (since the liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of your abdominal cavity, directly beneath the diaphragm) |
| xerostomia | dry mouth |
| halitosis | bad breath |
| ptyalism | excessive salivation (hypersalivation) |
| thrombocytopenia | low platelet count, which is dangerous because platelets are essential for blood counting |
| Bell's palsy indicator | facial dropping (sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on one side of the face) |
| D-dimer? | clotting --> Blue top tube |
| FAST stroke assessment stands for | Face - Arms - Speech - Time |
| What tube top for cardiac enzyme testing and why? | Red/tiger top, because cardiac enzymes require serum |
| Acetaminophen is metabolized by the ____. Can cause ____. | liver hepotoxicity |
| Insulin requires refrigeration at what temp? | 36-46 F |
| Scrub / wash hands for at least how many seconds? | 20 seconds |
| For TST, provide the injection and test reading details | Intradermally in forearm Insert 15 degrees with bevel up Test read 48-72 hours later by measuring induration (hardness) |
| What is the classical triad / cardinal signs of meningitis? | 1) severe headache 2) neck stiffness (nuchal rigidity) 3) photophobia (sensitivity to light) |
| what does Peak flow measure? | measures how fast and forcefully you can exhale air from the lungs |
| enema | liquid injected directly into rectum and the lower colon to soften stool, trigger bowel movement, or cleanse the colon |
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