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Conjunctiva Correct Ans-A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the
eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.
Cyanotic Correct Ans-Appearance of blue or purple skin.
Diastolic or diastole Correct Ans-The period of time when the heart fills with blood after
contraction.
Deltoid Correct Ans-The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped
almost like a letter D.
EKG Correct Ans-Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Fahrenheit Correct Ans-The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel
Fahrenheit.
Hemorrhoids Correct Ans-External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal.
Holter Monitor Correct Ans-A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a
period of time.
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Hypertension Correct Ans-High blood pressure.
Hypertensive crisis Correct Ans-A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in
stroke.
Inner canthus Correct Ans-The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
Intradermal injection Correct Ans-An injection within or between the layers of the skin.
Intramuscular injection Correct Ans-An injection of a substance directly into the muscle.
Nebulizer Correct Ans-A device that administers medication in a mist form.
OSHA Correct Ans-Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Otoscope Correct Ans-A device used to look into the ears.
Palpate Correct Ans-To examine by touch.
Parenteral medication Correct Ans-Any medication that is administered in a route other
than ingestion.
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Pediatrics Correct Ans-Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and
adolescents.
Prehypertension Correct Ans-A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the
potential for developing high blood pressure.
Pulmonary artery Correct Ans-Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to
the lungs.
Respirations Correct Ans-The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the
chest rises in 1 minute.
Sharps container Correct Ans-A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely
dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments.
Sim's position Correct Ans-Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and
resting on the exam table.
Snellen chart Correct Ans-A chart used to determine visual acuity.