Exam (elaborations)
PCT NHA Terms Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Latest Updated 2024
- Course
- Institution
PCT NHA Terms Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Latest Updated 2024
[Show more]
Content preview
PCT NHA Terms Questions And AnswersWith Verified Solutions Latest Updated
2024
afebrile - ANSWER✔✔ absence of fever
anuria - ANSWER✔✔ absence of urine formation
apnea - ANSWER✔✔ cessation of breathing
aspiration - ANSWER✔✔ the drawing of fluid and other substances into the lungs
auscultation - ANSWER✔✔ listening to sounds from the lungs, heart and other
organs, often with the use of a stethoscope
blood pressure - ANSWER✔✔ the tension exerted on the walls of the arteries by
the contraction of the heart
bradycardia - ANSWER✔✔ slow heart rate
bradypnea - ANSWER✔✔ slow breathing
diarrhea - ANSWER✔✔ passage of fluid, unformed stool
dyspnea - ANSWER✔✔ difficult or labored breathing
,dysuria - ANSWER✔✔ painful or difficult urination
edema - ANSWER✔✔ excessive fluid buildup in body cavities or tissue
enuresis - ANSWER✔✔ involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which
bladder control should have been established
hematuria - ANSWER✔✔ blood in the urine
hyper - ANSWER✔✔ prefix meaning above, excessive, or beyond
hypo - ANSWER✔✔ prefix meaning below, under, beneath or deficient
hypoxia - ANSWER✔✔ an oxygen deficiency in the tissues of the body
inspection - ANSWER✔✔ visual examination of the external surface of the body
manipulation - ANSWER✔✔ to move or feel a part of the body with the hands
melena - ANSWER✔✔ black, tarry stool caused by digested blood in the GI tract
nocturia - ANSWER✔✔ excessive or frequent urination after going to bed
orthopnea - ANSWER✔✔ labored breathing that occurs while lying flat and
improves when standing or sitting up
, ostomy - ANSWER✔✔ a surgically formed fistula connecting a portion of
intestine or urinary tract to a site outside the body
palpate - ANSWER✔✔ examine by touch
percussion - ANSWER✔✔ tapping a body part (usually with a finger or small
hammer) to determine position, size, or density of underlying organs
polyuria - ANSWER✔✔ excessive production of urine
position - ANSWER✔✔ the manner in which the body is arranged
pyrexia - ANSWER✔✔ elevated body temperature
pyuria - ANSWER✔✔ pus in the urine
tachycardia - ANSWER✔✔ rapid heart rate
tachypnea - ANSWER✔✔ rapid breathing
abuse - ANSWER✔✔ injurious, pathological, or malignant treatment of another
person. Such abuse includes physical, mental, sexual, or financial factors
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller classhub. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now