Medical Terminology Nursing 1 Questions and Answers

Medical Terminology Nursing 1 Questions and Answers Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of a body part away from the mid line of the body Achalasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of lower esophageal sphincter to relax and the presence of abnormal motility in the remainder of the esophagus. Prevents normal swallowing. Adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of a body part towards the mid line of the body Adventitious breath sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal sounds that are heard over a patient's lungs and airway. Includes soft and fine crackles ie. Rales. Wheezes sometimes called rhonchi. Pleural rubs and stridor. Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair loss Anhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inability to sweat normally Anoxia - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of oxygen to an organ or tissue Anuria - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of urine Aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER-A difficulty expressing or interpreting messages that may develop after cerebrovascular accident (stroke) or neurological disease. Apnea - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of breathing Ascites - CORRECT ANSWER-Buildup of fluid in the peritoneal space, causing abdominal swelling Ataxia - CORRECT ANSWER-he loss of full control of bodily movements. Atelectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-Collapse of alveoli (complete or partial collapse of lung)