Which of the following terms describes the use of the fingertips to tap the body lightly but sharply to determine position, size, and consistency of an underlying structure and the presence of fluid or pus in a cavity?
A) palpitation
B) palpation
C) auscultation
D) percussion
QUESTION 2How is anaphylactic shock best described?
A) life-threatening, hypersensitive reaction
B) unexpected and potentially harmful reaction
C) occurring within 90 minutes of administration
QUESTION 3Which of the following terms describes the process of listening for sounds within the body, usually to sounds of thoracic or abdominal viscera, to detect some abnormal condition or to detect fetal heart sounds?
A) palpation
B) palpitation
C) auscultation
D) percussion
QUESTION 4What is the purpose of antibiotics?
A)stop or control the growth of microorganisms
B) completely eliminate sensitivity
C) correct irregular cardiac heartbeats
QUESTION 5Which of the following terms describes the process of examining by application of the hands or fingers to the external surface of the body to detect evidence of disease or abnormalities in the various organs?
A) palpation
B) palpitation
C) auscultation
D) percussion
QUESTION 6How is microgram abbreviated?
A) mcg
B) mg
C) mgrm
QUESTION 7Select the term that means the surgical removal of the palatine tonsils.
A) palatoplasty
B) tonsillectomy
C) adenoidectomy
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