CCHI Exam Questions and well updated
answers
What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER>>Produce testosterone (testes and
ovaries), considered endocrine glands
Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER>>secretes fluid that transports sperm
how does urine travel? - ANSWER>>produced in kidneys, through ureters into
bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube)
what is the perineum? - ANSWER>>area between vagina/scrotum and anus
Cystoscopy - ANSWER>>visual examination of the bladder and urethra
Cerclage - ANSWER>>sutures close cervix to prevent premature birth
Advanced Directive - ANSWER>>a written statement of a person's wishes
regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those
wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a
doctor.
Synonym vertebral column - ANSWER>>Spinal column
Difference between vertebral column and spinal cord - ANSWER>>The vertebral
column surrounds the spinal cord which travels within the spinal canal, formed
from a central hole within each vertebra. The spinal cord is part of the central
nervous system that supplies nerves and receives information from the peripheral
nervous system within the body.
, spine - ANSWER>>a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of
the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and
abdomen; the backbone.
cervical vertebrae - ANSWER>>neck area
lumbar vertebrae - ANSWER>>lower back
synonym for vertebral column - ANSWER>>spine
Optic neuritis - ANSWER>>swelling (inflammation) damages the optic nerve
Acute anterior uveitis - ANSWER>>acute inflammation of the retina
Blepharitis - ANSWER>>inflammation of the eyelid
astigmatism - ANSWER>>anatomical malformation of cornea or lens
myopia - ANSWER>>images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye
because of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the
eyeball
An echocardiogram is done by - ANSWER>>Placing an ultrasound transducer on
the patient's chest
what is Dyspnea - ANSWER>>shortness of breath
why do you place electrodes on patient's skin? - ANSWER>>to measure electrical
activity of the heart for an EKG (electrocardiogram)
when do you inject patients with contrast dyes? - ANSWER>>X-ray, CT, MRI, or
ultrasound exam. Can be an iodine-based material, barium-sulfate, gadolinium, or
saline and air mixture (swallowed or injected intravenously)
answers
What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER>>Produce testosterone (testes and
ovaries), considered endocrine glands
Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER>>secretes fluid that transports sperm
how does urine travel? - ANSWER>>produced in kidneys, through ureters into
bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube)
what is the perineum? - ANSWER>>area between vagina/scrotum and anus
Cystoscopy - ANSWER>>visual examination of the bladder and urethra
Cerclage - ANSWER>>sutures close cervix to prevent premature birth
Advanced Directive - ANSWER>>a written statement of a person's wishes
regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those
wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a
doctor.
Synonym vertebral column - ANSWER>>Spinal column
Difference between vertebral column and spinal cord - ANSWER>>The vertebral
column surrounds the spinal cord which travels within the spinal canal, formed
from a central hole within each vertebra. The spinal cord is part of the central
nervous system that supplies nerves and receives information from the peripheral
nervous system within the body.
, spine - ANSWER>>a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of
the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and
abdomen; the backbone.
cervical vertebrae - ANSWER>>neck area
lumbar vertebrae - ANSWER>>lower back
synonym for vertebral column - ANSWER>>spine
Optic neuritis - ANSWER>>swelling (inflammation) damages the optic nerve
Acute anterior uveitis - ANSWER>>acute inflammation of the retina
Blepharitis - ANSWER>>inflammation of the eyelid
astigmatism - ANSWER>>anatomical malformation of cornea or lens
myopia - ANSWER>>images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye
because of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the
eyeball
An echocardiogram is done by - ANSWER>>Placing an ultrasound transducer on
the patient's chest
what is Dyspnea - ANSWER>>shortness of breath
why do you place electrodes on patient's skin? - ANSWER>>to measure electrical
activity of the heart for an EKG (electrocardiogram)
when do you inject patients with contrast dyes? - ANSWER>>X-ray, CT, MRI, or
ultrasound exam. Can be an iodine-based material, barium-sulfate, gadolinium, or
saline and air mixture (swallowed or injected intravenously)
