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Name the body plane that divides the body into right and left sides. – Sagittal, Median,
Midsagittal
Melanoma is a cancer originating in which body system? – Integumentary System
Where are erythrocytes produced? – Red Marrow, Bone Marrow
Dysuria, hematuria and lower back pain are symptoms of cystitis. What is cystitis? –
Inflammation of the bladder
Chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands are called? – Hormones
Diastole: ventricular relaxation. ?<\/em> : ventricular contraction. – Systole
Name the three sections of the small intestine. – Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
The mitral valve connects what two structures? – Left atrium and left ventricle
Name the three main types of muscle. – cardiac, smooth\/visceral, skeletal
Respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in which part of the brain? – Medulla
Oblongata
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear. What is the name of the procedure of
cutting into the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure and allow fluid drainage from
the area? – Myringotomy
The inflammatory disease of the central nervous system presents as sudden onset of
high fever, headache, stiff neck, delirium, convulsions, and can quickly lead to death.
The CDC recommends vaccination against it. What is the name of this potentially fatal
disease? – Meningitis
Facial expressions such as a frown or a scowl of examples of what type of
communication? – Non-verbal
Write the meaning of the doctor’s order “NPO p MN” – Nothing by mouth after midnight
What does the abbreviation “DNR” mean? – Do not resuscitate

Write the proper medical term and abbreviation for the recording of electrical activity of
the heart? – Electrocardiogram
What is the proper term for a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest? –
Thoracentesis
Three essential elements of communication are sender, message, and receiver. Name
three physical disabilities that act as barriers to clear communication between the
sender and receiver. – deafness, blindness, aphasia
In 1946 a new division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was
created, and employed a group of entomologists and engineers with previous
experience studying malaria. What is the current full name of this Atlanta-based
governmental agency concerned with causes, spread, and control of diseases in
populations? – Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Name a group of Americans who are eligible to receive Medicare insurance benefits. –
most individuals over age 65, disabled person who has received social security for at
least 2 years, person with end-stage renal disease
What is the term for a graphic that shows how each departments fits into the system
and identifies the line of authority within the health care facility called? – Organizational
Chart
What is the name of the federal government method of reimbursing health care facilities
for medicare and medicaide expenses, established in 1983 to attempt to contain the
cost of health care. Under this plan reimbursement is based on an approved grouping of
medical conditions, the reasonable cost for each condition, and its standard treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n