Nursing 105 Final Exam Review (Liberty
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the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye - ANSWER -Cataract
a physician who specializes in diagnosing & treating diseases & malfunctions of
the endocrine glands - ANSWER -Endocrinologist
a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain - ANSWER -Transient
ischemic attack
damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted -
ANSWER -Cerebrovascular accident
the outer region of the kidney - ANSWER -Renal cortex
surrounds the glomerulus of each nephron (with the Bowman's capsule) -
ANSWER -Renal tubule
pain in the ear - ANSWER -Otalgia
inflammation of the ear - ANSWER -Otitis
mammoplasty performed to increase breast size - ANSWER -Breast augmentation
surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position - ANSWER -
Mastopexy
the angle where the upper & lower eyelids meet - ANSWER -Canthus
white of the eye; maintains shape of eye & protects delicate inner layers of tissue -
ANSWER -Sclera
, a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism
- ANSWER -Thyroid storm
an autoimmune disorder in which the body's own antibodies attack & destroy cells
of the thyroid gland - ANSWER -Hashimoto's disease
inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve that causes pain & numbness radiating
down the affected limbs - ANSWER -Radiculitis
inflammation of the sciatic nerve the results in pain, burning, & tingling along the
course of the affected nerve - ANSWER -Sciatica
the removal of the eyeball, leaving the eye muscles intact - ANSWER -
Enucleation
a surgical incision into the orbit - ANSWER -Orbitotomy
a mental condition characterized by chronic, excessive worrying - ANSWER -
Generalized anxiety disorder
an excessive fear of environments where the person fears a panic attack might
occur - ANSWER -Agoraphobia
inflammation of the renal pelvis & of the kidney - ANSWER -Pyelonephritis
a type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glomeruli - ANSWER -
Glomerulonephritis
the sympathetic equivalent of natural corticosteroids that are administered to
suppress inflammation & to act as an immunosuppressant - ANSWER -Cortisone
the hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high
levels of glucose in the bloodstream - ANSWER -Insulin
, the most common type of indwelling catheter; commonly used on postsurgical
patients & is named for its inventor, surgeon Frederic Foley - ANSWER -Foley
catheter
remains inside the body for a prolonged time based on need; (can be either a
urethral or a suprapubic catheter) - ANSWER -Indwelling catheter
use of a small piece of intestine to convey urine to the ureters & to a stoma in the
abdomen - ANSWER -Ileal conduit
the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall - ANSWER -Cystopexy
treatment that focuses on changing cognitions or thoughts that are affecting a
person's emotions & actions - ANSWER -Cognitive behavioral therapy
treatment based on the idea that mental disorders have underlying causes
stemming from childhood; (can only be overcome by gaining insight into one's
feelings & patterns of behavior - ANSWER -Psychoanalysis
a flat vascular birthmark made up of dilated blood capillaries - ANSWER -Port-
wine stain
birthmarks caused by blood vessels close to the skin's surface - ANSWER -
Vascular birthmark
the temporal bone containing hollow air space that surrounds the middle ear -
ANSWER -Mastoid process
(eardrum); located between outer & middle ear - ANSWER -Tympanic membrane
a small, dark skin growth that develops from melanocytes in the skin - ANSWER -
Nevus
benign, small, flesh-colored or light-brown polyps that hang from the body by fine
stalks - ANSWER -Skin tag
University) Questions And Answers Verified
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the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye - ANSWER -Cataract
a physician who specializes in diagnosing & treating diseases & malfunctions of
the endocrine glands - ANSWER -Endocrinologist
a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain - ANSWER -Transient
ischemic attack
damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted -
ANSWER -Cerebrovascular accident
the outer region of the kidney - ANSWER -Renal cortex
surrounds the glomerulus of each nephron (with the Bowman's capsule) -
ANSWER -Renal tubule
pain in the ear - ANSWER -Otalgia
inflammation of the ear - ANSWER -Otitis
mammoplasty performed to increase breast size - ANSWER -Breast augmentation
surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position - ANSWER -
Mastopexy
the angle where the upper & lower eyelids meet - ANSWER -Canthus
white of the eye; maintains shape of eye & protects delicate inner layers of tissue -
ANSWER -Sclera
, a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism
- ANSWER -Thyroid storm
an autoimmune disorder in which the body's own antibodies attack & destroy cells
of the thyroid gland - ANSWER -Hashimoto's disease
inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve that causes pain & numbness radiating
down the affected limbs - ANSWER -Radiculitis
inflammation of the sciatic nerve the results in pain, burning, & tingling along the
course of the affected nerve - ANSWER -Sciatica
the removal of the eyeball, leaving the eye muscles intact - ANSWER -
Enucleation
a surgical incision into the orbit - ANSWER -Orbitotomy
a mental condition characterized by chronic, excessive worrying - ANSWER -
Generalized anxiety disorder
an excessive fear of environments where the person fears a panic attack might
occur - ANSWER -Agoraphobia
inflammation of the renal pelvis & of the kidney - ANSWER -Pyelonephritis
a type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glomeruli - ANSWER -
Glomerulonephritis
the sympathetic equivalent of natural corticosteroids that are administered to
suppress inflammation & to act as an immunosuppressant - ANSWER -Cortisone
the hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high
levels of glucose in the bloodstream - ANSWER -Insulin
, the most common type of indwelling catheter; commonly used on postsurgical
patients & is named for its inventor, surgeon Frederic Foley - ANSWER -Foley
catheter
remains inside the body for a prolonged time based on need; (can be either a
urethral or a suprapubic catheter) - ANSWER -Indwelling catheter
use of a small piece of intestine to convey urine to the ureters & to a stoma in the
abdomen - ANSWER -Ileal conduit
the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall - ANSWER -Cystopexy
treatment that focuses on changing cognitions or thoughts that are affecting a
person's emotions & actions - ANSWER -Cognitive behavioral therapy
treatment based on the idea that mental disorders have underlying causes
stemming from childhood; (can only be overcome by gaining insight into one's
feelings & patterns of behavior - ANSWER -Psychoanalysis
a flat vascular birthmark made up of dilated blood capillaries - ANSWER -Port-
wine stain
birthmarks caused by blood vessels close to the skin's surface - ANSWER -
Vascular birthmark
the temporal bone containing hollow air space that surrounds the middle ear -
ANSWER -Mastoid process
(eardrum); located between outer & middle ear - ANSWER -Tympanic membrane
a small, dark skin growth that develops from melanocytes in the skin - ANSWER -
Nevus
benign, small, flesh-colored or light-brown polyps that hang from the body by fine
stalks - ANSWER -Skin tag
