Module 6

Question 1

What is the term for menstrual flow?

Answer 1

menorrhea

Menorrhea refers to the normal flow of menstrual blood.

Question 2

The crushing of a stone is known as what?

Answer 2

lithotripsy

Lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to break down stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter.

Question 3

What is the term for suture of a hernia?

Answer 3

herniorrhaphy

Herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure to repair a hernia.

Question 4

The prolapse of the kidney is referred to as what?

Answer 4

nephroptosis

Nephroptosis occurs when the kidney drops down into the pelvis when a person stands up.

Question 5

What is the term for spitting up of blood from the respiratory tract?

Answer 5

hemoptysis

Hemoptysis indicates the presence of blood in sputum.

Question 6

The act of vomiting blood from the digestive system is called what?

Answer 6

hematemesis

Hematemesis can indicate serious medical conditions such as ulcers or liver disease.

Question 7

What does bronchiectasis refer to?

Answer 7

dilation of tubes leading from the windpipe into the lungs

Bronchiectasis is a condition characterized by the abnormal widening of the bronchi.

Question 8

The discharge of pus is known as what?

Answer 8

pyorrhea

Pyorrhea often refers to a condition of the gums, indicating infection.

Question 9

What is the term for stopping blood flow?

Answer 9

hemostasis

Hemostasis is a process that prevents and stops bleeding.

Question 10

The surgical repair of the nose is called what?

Answer 10

rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is commonly referred to as a nose job.

Question 11

What does hemolysis refer to?

Answer 11

destruction of red blood cells

Hemolysis can occur due to various conditions, including infections and autoimmune disorders.

Question 12

A sudden involuntary contraction of muscles at the distal region of the stomach is known as what?

Answer 12

pylorospasm

Pylorospasm can lead to gastric outlet obstruction.

Question 13

What is the term for excessive bleeding during menstruation?

Answer 13

menorrhagia

Menorrhagia can be caused by hormonal imbalances or other medical conditions.

Question 14

A sudden involuntary contraction of muscles within the bronchial tubes is referred to as what?

Answer 14

bronchospasm

Bronchospasm is often associated with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Question 15

The removal of the gallbladder is known as what?

Answer 15

cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy is commonly performed to treat gallstones.

Question 16

What is the term for a large bowel resection?

Answer 16

colectomy

Colectomy may be performed to treat conditions like cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.

Question 17

The suture of the small intestine is called what?

Answer 17

enterorrhaphy

Enterorrhaphy is a surgical procedure to repair a defect in the small intestine.

Question 18

What does cheilostomatoplasty refer to?

Answer 18

surgical repair of the lip and mouth

Cheilostomatoplasty is often performed for congenital defects or trauma.

Question 19

The incision of the tongue is known as what?

Answer 19

glossotomy

Glossotomy may be performed for various medical reasons, including tongue-tie.

Question 20

What is the term for the removal of gums?

Answer 20

gingivectomy

Gingivectomy is often performed to treat periodontal disease.

Question 21

A surgical puncture of the abdomen for withdrawal of fluid is called what?

Answer 21

abdominocentesis or paracentesis

This procedure is used to diagnose or treat conditions involving fluid accumulation in the abdomen.

Question 22

What is the measurement of bile pigment in the blood called?

Answer 22

serum bilirubin

Serum bilirubin is used to assess liver function and diagnose conditions related to bile production.

Question 23

An exam where contrast media is given orally or by mouth and x-rays are taken of the gallbladder is called _______.

Answer 23

oral cholecystography

This procedure helps visualize the gallbladder and detect any abnormalities.

Question 24

When feces or stool are placed in a growth medium for bacterial analysis, this is known as a _______.

Answer 24

stool culture

Stool cultures are used to identify infections or diseases affecting the digestive system.

Question 25

An x-ray examination of the lower intestinal tract where a contrast medium is administered through an enema is called _______.

Answer 25

barium enema ## Footnote Barium is the type of contrast media used for this examination.

Question 26

An exam called an **abdominal ultrasound** utilizes _______ to image abdominal organs.

Answer 26

sound waves ## Footnote This non-invasive procedure helps assess the condition of various abdominal organs.

Question 27

A laboratory test used to reveal **occult blood** is called a _______.

Answer 27

stool guaiac ## Footnote This test is important for detecting hidden blood in the stool, which can indicate various health issues.

Question 28

When contrast media, usually barium, is given to a patient to drink orally in order to take x-rays of the stomach, this is called _______.

Answer 28

upper gastrointestinal series or UGI ## Footnote This series helps visualize the upper digestive tract.

Question 29

When contrast media, an iodinated concentration, is injected into a vein and x-rays are taken of the urinary system, this is called _______.

Answer 29

excretory urography ## Footnote This procedure evaluates the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

Question 30

When a tube is inserted through the nose into the stomach, this is called _______.

Answer 30

nasogastric intubation ## Footnote This procedure is often used for feeding or administering medication.

Question 31

When contrast media is injected through an endoscope and x-ray images are taken of the pancreas and bile ducts, the procedure is called _______.

Answer 31

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or ERCP ## Footnote ERCP is used to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile and pancreatic ducts.

Question 32

The percutaneous removal of liver tissue followed by a microscopic examination is called a _______.

Answer 32

liver biopsy ## Footnote This procedure helps diagnose liver diseases.

Question 33

When a radioactive material is injected intravenously and an image is made of the material as it is taken up by liver cells, this is called a _______.

Answer 33

liver scan ## Footnote This scan is performed by a nuclear medicine technologist to assess liver function.