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WorksheetsPaitent Care Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which term best describes a sudden onset that is often severe?
Chronic
Acute
Ischemic
Degenerative
ADLs refer to which of the following?
Advanced diagnostic labs
Activities of Daily Living
Acute disease levels
Airway dilation levels
Loss of ability to communicate verbally or through writing is called:
Aphasia
Apnea
Ataxia
Aplasia
Which term means free from contamination by pathogens?
Aseptic
Steroid
Septic
Ischemic
Aspiration in a patient most closely refers to:
Inhalation of foreign material into lungs
Removal of fluid from the abdomen
Injection of dye into a vessel
Sudden loss of consciousness
A cannula is best defined as a:
Small camera for endoscopy
Tube inserted into body to deliver or drain fluids
Surgical clamp
Blood pressure cuff
Contraindicated means:
Recommended for all patients
Not advised due to potential harm
A minor side effect
A sterile technique
COPD primarily describes:
Liver disease with fibrosis
Lung disease causing obstructed airflow
Kidney failure from dehydration
Bone density loss
What is an embolism?
Weakening of a vessel wall
Blockage in blood vessel from a clot or air bubble
Infection of heart lining
Rupture of a small artery
Hypertension is best defined as:
High blood pressure
Low blood oxygen
Irregular heart rhythm
Low urine output
Ischemic tissue has:
Increased blood flow
Reduced blood flow to tissues
Excessive lymphatic drainage
Normal oxygen levels
Oliguria refers to:
Painful urination
Frequent urination
Low urine output
Absence of urine
Perineal care focuses on the area:
Around the eyes
Between the anus and genitals
On the scalp
Between the ribs
A prosthetic is a(n):
Artificial body part replacement
Inflammation of a joint
Blood test for glucose
Device for lung function testing
ROM (Range of Motion) measures the:
Strength of a muscle
Movement extent of joints
Speed of nerve conduction
Blood oxygen saturation
Spirometry is a test that measures:
Kidney filtration rate
Lung function
Blood glucose
Hearing acuity
What is thrombosis?
Obstruction of vessel by dislodged clot
Blood clot formation in a vessel
Bleeding into a joint
Destruction of red blood cells
Thromboembolism specifically refers to:
A clot that forms in place
Obstruction of a vessel by a dislodged blood clot
Slow bleeding from capillaries
Air bubble entering the vein
Crepitus is best characterized as:
Crackling sound, often in joints
Blue discoloration of skin
Severe chest pain
Excessive sweating
Stroke is primarily caused by:
Infection of brain tissue
Brain damage from interrupted blood flow
Excess spinal fluid
Overactive immune response
