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Healthcare Administration explores the principles and practices involved in managing healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems. The course covers key topics including healthcare policy, organizational structure, leadership, financial management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Students learn about the unique challenges of administering healthcare services, the role of healthcare administrators in ensuring efficient and effective patient care, and the importance of ethical decision-making in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Through practical case studies and real-world examples, students develop the skills necessary to lead and manage within the complex healthcare sector.
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions 7 th Edition by Ann Ehrlich
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) Abnormal enlargement of the liver is ____________________ (hepat/o means liver).
Answer: hepatomegaly
Q2) -necrosis
A)abnormal hardening
B)abnormal narrowing
C)above
D)tissue death
E)visual examination
Answer: D
Q3) Myelitis is any disease caused by a fungus.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) gastrosis
A)abnormal stomach condition
B)above the ribs
C)pertaining to the heart
D)signs and symptoms that occur together
E)temporary disappearance of symptoms
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) aplasia
A)the defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue
B)incomplete development of an organ or tissue
C)a change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other
D)abnormal tissue development
E)abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement
Answer: A
Q2) Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder causing nerve degeneration that can result in uncontrolled movements and the loss of some mental abilities.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Which of these diseases is NOT spread by bloodborne transmission?
A) hepatitis B
B) human immunodeficiency virus
C) sexually transmitted diseases
D) tuberculosis
Answer: D
Q4) Abnormal hardening of a gland is known as ____________________.
Answer: adenosclerosis
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Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
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Q1) Spondylolisthesis is the forward movement of a lower lumbar vertebra's body on the vertebra below it.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The shaft of a long bone is known as the ____________________.
Answer: diaphysis
Q3) osteitis
A)abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
B)abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side
C)abnormal sideways curvature of the spine
D)an inflammation of bone
E)a congenital deformity in which the foot may be turned outward or inward
Answer: D
Q4) External fixation is placed directly on the fractured bone and usually is not removed after the fracture has healed.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: The Muscular System
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Q1) The term ____ means to bend a limb at the joint.
A) circumduction
B) elevation
C) extension
D) flexion
Q2) A shin splint is pain caused by the muscle tearing away from the tibia.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ____________________ syndrome involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles.
Q4) Which term means abnormally decreased motor function or activity?
A) bradykinesia
B) dyskinesia
C) hyperkinesia
D) hypokinesia
Q5) In a muscle pair,the muscles work in opposition to each other.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The circular movement of a limb at the far end is known as
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Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System
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Q1) Inflammation of a vein is known as ____________________.
Q2) A/An ____ is the condition of having a blood clot attached to the wall of a deep vein.
A) deep vein thrombosis
B) orthostatic hypotension
C) phlebitis
D) peripheral vascular disease
Q3) carotid endarterectomy
A)surgical removal of the lining of an artery
B)surgical removal of plaque from an artery
C)surgical removal of the lining of the carotid artery
D)surgical removal of part of an artery
E)surgical removal of an aneurysm
Q4) Duplex ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure to image the structures of the blood vessels and the flow of blood through these vessels.
A)True
B)False
Q5) ____________________ is a vasodilator that is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the blood vessels to the heart.
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Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) Synthetic interferon is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis,hepatitis C,and some cancers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Lymph nodes act as filters to remove harmful substances as lymph flows through the node.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The lingual tonsils are located on the left and right sides of the throat in the area that is visible through the mouth.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Acyclovir is an example of a/an ____.
A) antibiotic
B) antifungal
C) antiviral
D) vaccine
Q5) ____________________ shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterial infection affects the body.
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Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
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Q1) The surgical removal of the larynx is known as a/an ____________________.
Q2) A pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is performed to ____.
A) enlarge the opening between the nose and sinus
B) endoscopically examine the ethmoid sinuses
C) examine the frontal sinuses
D) repair the nasal septum
Q4) Which diagnostic test measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood?
A) pulmonary function test
B) peak flow meter
C) pulse oximeter
D) spirometry
Q5) Pneumoconiosis is fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs,and it usually develops after prolonged environmental or occupational contact.
A)True
B)False
Q6) An accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is known as a/an
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Chapter 8: The Digestive System
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Q1) Bilirubin,which is the pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin,is released by the liver in bile.
A)True
B)False
Q2) cholecystectomy
A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder
Q3) ____________________ is characterized by an accumulation of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage.
Q4) cholecystic
A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder
Q5) The temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis is known as
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Chapter 9: The Urinary System
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Q1) The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall is known as ____ catheterization.
A) indwelling
B) sterile
C) suprapubic
D) urethral
Q2) nocturia
A)excessive urination during the night
B)inability to control the voiding of urine
C)inability to empty the bladder
D)increased excretion of urine
E)involuntary discharge of urine
Q3) The swelling of one or both kidneys due to an obstruction in the flow of urine is known as ____________________.
Q4) Which procedure is the freeing of a kidney from adhesions?
A) lithotripsy
B) nephrolithiasis
C) nephrolithotomy
D) nephrolysis
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Chapter 10: The Nervous System
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Q1) Which condition is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease?
A) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B) Bell's palsy
C) Guillain-Barré syndrome
D) Reye's syndrome
Q2) ganglion
A)anything that excites or activates a nerve
B)bundle of nerve fibers located within the brain or spinal cord
C)knotlike mass of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system
D)network of intersecting nerves and blood or lymphatic vessels
E)sites that receive external stimulation
Q3) kleptomania
A)a disorder characterized by the repeated,deliberate setting of fires
B)failure to resist impulses to steal objects
C)fear of being in high places
D)fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces
E)fear of leaving the familiar setting of home
Q4) The term ____________________ is a learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses: the Eyes and Ears
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Q1) The term meaning the turning outward of the eyelid edge is ____________________.
Q2) exotropia
A)also known as squint
B)also known as nearsightedness
C)also known as walleye
D)also known as farsightedness
E)also known as cross-eyes
Q3) An inflammation of the eustachian tube is known as ____________________.
Q4) Swelling surrounding the eye or eyes is known as ____________________ edema.
Q5) epicanthus
A)where the eyelids meet nearest the nose
B)where the eyelids meet on the outside of the eye
C)vertical skin folds on either side of the nose
D)the vascular layer of the eye
E)appendages or accessory structures of an organ
Q6) The choroid is also known as the white of the eye.
A)True
B)False
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Q7) The medical term for the substance commonly known as earwax is
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Chapter 12: The Integumentary System
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Q1) Histamine is released in response to an injury.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The common skin condition in which there is an overproduction of sebum is known as ____________________.
Q3) A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination.
A)True
B)False
Q4) xer/o
A)black
B)dry
C)nail
D)sweat
E)white
Q5) urticaria
A)also known as a blister
B)also known as a scab
C)also known as itching
D)also known as hives
E)also known as warts
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Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
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Q1) A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin.
Q2) thymus
A)control glucose metabolism
B)regulate calcium levels
C)influence sleep-wakefulness cycle
D)regulate electrolyte levels
E)active in immune reaction
Q3) Abnormal overgrowth of the entire body caused by excessive secretion of the growth hormone before puberty is known as ____________________.
Q4) Diabetes insipidus is caused by the failure of the cells to respond to insulin.
A)True B)False
Q5) Some cases of Graves' disease are treated with a chemical ____________________ to destroy tissue of the thyroid gland.
Q6) Norepinephrine stimulates the autonomic nervous system.
A)True B)False
Q7) An inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.
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Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems
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Q1) The inability of the male to achieve or maintain a penile erection is known as ____________________ or erectile dysfunction.
Q2) ART
A)in vitro fertilization
B)zygote intrafallopian transfer
C)advanced maternal age
D)gamete intrafallopian transfer
E)assisted reproductive technology
Q3) The ____ is the tough-membrane outer layer of the uterus.
A) endometrium
B) myometrium
C) perimetrium
D) uterine corpus
Q4) primipara
A)first pregnancy
B)has borne one child
C)has given birth two or more times
D)has never been pregnant
E)has never borne a viable child
Q5) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of uterine fibroids.
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Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
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Q1) A/An ____________________ film is placed within the patient's mouth to take a dental x-ray.
Q2) The term ____________________ describes the percentage,by volume,of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells.
Q3) A/An ____ is used to examine the tympanic membrane.
A) audiometer
B) ophthalmoscope
C) otoscope
D) speculum
Q4) The abbreviation b.i.d.means as needed.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the tympanic membrane with a needle to remove fluid from the middle ear.
Q6) Which statement is accurate regarding traditional radiography?
A) Films can be color enhanced with the use of a computer.
B) Hard structures appear white or light gray.
C) Images can be taken in any body plane.
D) Radiography is most effective for imaging soft structures.
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Chapter 16: Word Parts
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Q1) The procedure known as a ____ is also known as a vasectomy reversal.
A) orchidectomy
B) vasovasostomy
C) orchiopexy
D) varicocelectomy
Q2) Which condition is an insulin resistance disorder?
A) diabetes insipidus
B) gestational diabetes
C) type 1 diabetes mellitus
D) type 2 diabetes mellitus
Q3) Which condition was previously known as preleukemia?
A) Huntington's syndrome
B) myelodysplastic syndrome
C) myeloma
D) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Q4) Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?
A) genital warts
B) gonorrhea
C) genital herpes
D) trichomonas
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Chapter 17: Abbreviations
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Q1) Tuberculosis is spread by ____ transmission.
A) airborne
B) bloodborne
C) contact
D) waterborne
Q2) Which term describes an abnormal condition of muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement?
A) dystonia
B) hypertonia
C) hypotonia
D) myotonia
Q3) The term ____ means to bend a limb at the joint.
A) circumduction
B) elevation
C) extension
D) flexion
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