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module 7
Medical Assistant
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Medical
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03/28/2025

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Term
what is a normal function of the urinary system?
Definition
All of the above are urinary
Term
The combining form for the tubes that move urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Definition
ureter/o
Term
The combining form for the sac that stores urine is?
Definition
cyst/o
Term
A urinary tract infection of one or both of kidney's is ?
Definition
pyelonephritis
Term
The combining form for the tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body is?
Definition
urethr/o
Term
The combining form for the triangular location in the bladder between the ureters' entrance and urethral outlet is ?
Definition
trigon/o
Term
The combining for the inner portion of the kidney is?
Definition
medull/o.
Term
A combining for the word urinary bladder is?
Definition
vesic/o.
Term
Many collecting ducts empty into this structure. Many of these structures then merge into the renal pelvis. What is the plural for of the structure discussed?
Definition
Calyces
Term
The location on the kidney where the ureter and renal vein leave the kidney, and the renal artery enters is the renal?
Definition
hilum
Term
A combining form for the male gonad is?
Definition
orchid/o.
Term
The singular of spermatozoa is.
Definition
spermatozoon.
Term
The combining form for the sac that holds the testicles outside of the body is ?
Definition
scrot/o.
Term
The combining form form for the area where sperm are stored is?
Definition
epididym/o.
Term
A sex hormone responsible for the growth and development of male sex characteristics is?
Definition
testosterone.
Term
The formation of sperm is?
Definition
spermatogenesis.
Term
The term for sexual intercourse is ?
Definition
copulation.
Term
Which of the following does not provide fluid for semen?
Definition
Urinary bladder
Term
Another name for the foreskin is ?
Definition
prepuce.
Term
The structure located where the vas deferns joins the urethra is the ?
Definition
ejaculatory duct.
Term
Which type of examination usually involves taking pelvic measurements ?
Definition
Initial perential visit
Term
Hormonal contraceptives include the following?
Definition
All of the above.
Term
Failure to have a menstrual period is called?
Definition
amenorrhea.
Term
The primary reason for HIV screening of all pregnant women is ?
Definition
Properly treating the pregnant woman helps protect the fetus from the HIV.
Term
As legal protection for the provider, during which part of the examination should the medical assistant remain in the examination room?
Definition
Pelvic examination
Term
Methods to help with the symptoms of perimenopause include which of the following?
Definition
All of the above
Term
New patient is in for her first prenatal visit. She tells you that she has been pregnant 3 times previously. She is 10 weeks pregnant at this time. She has had a miscarriage it he past and has two living children. What is her gravida number?
Definition
4
Term
Patient is in for her first prenatal visit. She tells you that she has been pregnant 3 times previously. She is 10 weeks pregnant at this time. She has had a miscarriage in the past and has two living children. What is her para number?
Definition
2
Term
New patient is in for her first prenatal visit. She tells you that she has been pregnant 3 times previously. She is 10 weeks pregnant at this time. She has had a miscarriage in the past and has two living children. What is her abortion number?
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Term
The genetic disorder where abnormal cell division results in an extra chromosome 21 is?
Definition
Down syndrome.
Term
A medical assistant instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following tests?
Definition
Pregnancy Testing.
Term
Analyte that is the end product of fat metabolism and is detected in the urine samples of patients with uncontrolled diabetes?
Definition
Ketone.
Term
A cloudy urine specimen may be the result of the following?
Definition
Crystals.
Term
Which statement is true about the pH of urine?
Definition
The urine pH is alkaline if the patient has bacterium.
Term
When instructing a female patient in how to obtain a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen, you should tell her to use how many antiseptic towelettes?
Definition
Three.
Term
A 24-hour urine sample is ordered to determine which of the following ?
Definition
Creatinine clearance rates.
Term
The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered ?
Definition
Abnormally high.
Term
You open urine sample for testing and immediately detect a fruity odor. Which test result do you expect to be elevated using a urine dipstick?
Definition
Ketones.
Term
Using a urine dipstick test on a urine specimen from a female with a UTI, which tests will most likely be positive?
Definition
Nitrite and leukocyte esterase.
Term
A small amount of which of the following is always present in normal urine?
Definition
Urobilinogen.
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