Module 8 Quiz Flashcards


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1

Translate the term lymphocyte as literally as possible.

"Lymph cell"

2

Build a medical term that means "a disease of the thymus."

Thymopathy

3

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n):

sphygmomanometer.

4

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term erythrocytosis?

erythro (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells

5

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term lymphedema?

lymph (lymph) + edema (swelling) = swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities

6

The following lab results were found in a patient’s Hospital Progress Note:

Labs

Total bilirubin: 6.2

Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24.

PT and PTT both elevated.

Microangiopathic hemolysis seen on peripheral smear.

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the data?

Hemoglobin = 9.2

White Blood Count = 20.2

Platelet count = 24

Prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times are elevated

7

Translate the term splenolysis as literally as possible.

"Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue

8

Which statement shows the correct relationship between the terms antibody and antigen?

  • "Antibody" is actually a shortened form of antitoxic (against poison) body; the body views most antigens as poison and thus produces an antibody in defense.
  • An antibody is a substance produced by the body in response to an antigen.
  • An antigen is a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies.
  • All of these.
  • None of these.

All of these.

9

Translate the term lymphadenectomy.

Surgical removal of a lymph node

10

The formation of a blood clot is called:

thrombosis.

11

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypercoagulability?

hyper (over) + coagul (coagulation) + ability (ability) = increased ability of the blood to coagulate

12

Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible.

Liver spleen enlargement

13

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymph system?

  • cyt/o
  • lymph/o
  • splen/o
  • thym/o
  • tonsill/o

cyt/o

14

Build a medical term that means "lymph vessel record."

Lymphangiogram

15

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term phlebarteriectasia into its component parts?

phleb/arteri/ectasia

16

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term hemostatic?

hemo/static

17

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation ITP?

  • It stands for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
  • It is related to a low platelet count.
  • It is related to an elevated white blood count.
  • It is related to a red blood cell count.
  • None of these are true.

It is related to an elevated white blood count.

18

Translate the term hyperlipidemia as literally as possible.

"Over fat blood condition"; excessive fat in the blood

19

Which of the following is a correct definition for the abbreviation NCAT?

No cervical adenopathy or tenderness

20

Which word part refers to the blood’s ability to form clots?

coagul/o