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What is the function of the gonads? - Correct Answer-Produce testosterone

(testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands

Function of prostate gland? - Correct Answer-secretes fluid that

transports sperm

how does urine travel? - Correct Answer-produced in kidneys, through

ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra

(tube)

what is the perineum? - Correct Answer-area between vagina/scrotum

and anus

Cystoscopy - Correct Answer-visual examination of the bladder

and urethra

Cerclage - Correct Answer-sutures close cervix to prevent

premature birth

Advanced Directive - Correct Answer-a written statement of a person's wishes

regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes

areout carriedshould the person be unable to communicate them to

a doctor.

Synonym vertebral column - Correct Answer-Spinal

column

Difference between vertebral column and spinal cord - Correct Answer-The

vertebral

column surrounds the spinal cord which travels within the spinal canal,

formed fromcentral hole withina each vertebra. The spinal cord is part of the central

nervousthat supplies system nerves and receives information from the peripheral nervous

systemthe within

body.

spine - Correct Answer-a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the

smallback, of theenclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and

abdomen;backbon the

e.

cervical vertebrae - Correct Answer-neck

area

lumbar vertebrae - Correct Answer-lower

back

synonym for vertebral column - Correct

Answer-spine

Optic neuritis - Correct Answer-swelling (inflammation) damages the

optic nerve

Acute anterior uveitis - Correct Answer-acute inflammation of

the retina

Blepharitis - Correct Answer-inflammation of the

eyelid

astigmatism - Correct Answer-anatomical malformation of

cornea or lens

myopia - Correct Answer-images come to a focus in front of the retina

ofbecause the eye of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal

lengtheyeba of the

ll

An echocardiogram is done by - Correct Answer-Placing an ultrasound

transducer on the patient's chest

what is Dyspnea - Correct Answer-shortness of

breath

why do you place electrodes on patient's skin? - Correct Answer-to measure

electrical activity of the heart for an EKG (electrocardiogram)

when do you inject patients with contrast dyes? - Correct Answer-X-ray,

CT,ultrasound MRI, or exam. Can be an iodine-based material, barium-sulfate,

gadolinium,saline and air or mixture (swallowed or injected

intravenously)

why swallow barium solution? - Correct Answer-to obtain contrast X-ray

studies of the digestive tube (e.g. esophagram)

drug toxicity symptom - Correct Answer-loss of hearing, seizures,

digestive issues

What is lisinopril - Correct Answer-treats high blood pressure and

heart failure

how do you treat arrhythmia - Correct Answer-with cardioversion (shock

delivered to hear through paddles on chest)

medicine to treat heartburn - Correct Answer-omeprazole and

ranitidine

how to treat AIDS - Correct Answer-no cure, but anti-retroviral therapy

(ART) can help

what is gout - Correct Answer-sudden, severe arthritis, often joint at base

of big toe

How to treat gout attacks - Correct Answer-Colchicine (anti-

inflammatory)

what is Ermiao wan - Correct Answer-chinese

herb

high levels of uric acid indicate - Correct Answer-gout

disease

Establishing culturally and linguistically appropriate goals, policies and

management

accountability, and infuse them throughout the organizations' planning and

operations is- Correct Answer-national CLAS standard (Culturally & Linguistically

AppropriateServices)

No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or

national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,

or be subjected to

discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial

assistance. -

Correct Answer-Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

primary goal of HIPAA - Correct Answer-protect health care coverage for

individuals who lose or change their jobs.

what is HIPAA - Correct Answer-The Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act

A patient is told that she will need a hysterectomy. Although she nods, she

then asks

you: "Is the doctor going to operate me"? This situation warrants that the

interpreterintervene in the role of: - Correct Answer-clarifier. Interpreters need to

helpremove patients any doubts when the patient's speech or body language indicate

confusion.

Osteomyelitis - Correct Answer-when an infection spreads to

the bone

Osteoporosis - Correct Answer-bone disease that occurs when the body loses

too much bone, makes too little bone

Spina bifida - Correct Answer-birth defect that occurs when the spine and

spinal cord don't form properly

Spondylolisthesis - Correct Answer-causes one of the lower vertebrae

aka lumbar vertebra to slip forward onto the bone directly beneath it

This organization has developed standards, ethics and educational

materialshealthcare for interpreters - Correct Answer-The California Healthcare

InterpretersAssociation

(CHIA)

largest association of physicians—both MDs and DOs—and medical

students in the United States, promotes the art and science of medicine. - Correct Answer-

AmericanMedical

Association

worlds largest association of judiciary interpreters, - Correct

Answer-NAJIT

The Joint Commission - Correct Answer-accredits US and international

hospitals,care organizations health and

programs

antibiotics are useful to treat - Correct Answer-Bacterial Infections (Scarlet

Fever for example)

can antibiotics treat viruses? - Correct Answer-Antibiotics have no effect

on fungi or viruses

define metastasize - Correct Answer-spread to other areas

of body

Esophagus - Correct Answer-A musculomembranous tube, most of which is

located in the thorax

where does digestion take place? - Correct Answer-small intestine, also

absorbs

Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act - Correct Answer-california state

law,individuals ensures seeking government services whose primary lan- guage is not

Englishnot precluded are from receiving

services

A very sick patient is told by the doctor to come back for a follow-up in no

later than 1

week. At the front desk, he is told that there are no appointments available

for the next 3

weeks. At that point, and with the patient's permission, the interpreter

decides to speak

to the clinic manager. What role is he or she assuming? - Correct Answer-

advocate, An

interpreter who acts as an advocate is concerned about the quality of care

that a patient

receive

s.

Gingivitis - Correct Answer-inflammation of

gums

gastritis - Correct Answer-inflammation of the protective lining of

the stomach

glossitis - Correct Answer-inflammation of the

tongue.

Colonoscopy - Correct Answer-endoscopy, to see large

bowel

Lower GI Series - Correct Answer-barium enema, examines the rectum,

theintestine, large and the lower part of the small intestine using a contrast dye

containingbariu

m

Upper GI Series - Correct Answer-esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first

part of the small intestine) are made visible on X-ray film by a liquid

suspension

esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Correct Answer-exam of upper

GI tract

barium enema - Correct Answer-colon x-ray (indirect

visualization)

vagotomy - Correct Answer-surgery where the vagus nerve is cut, used to

reduce acid secretion in the stomach (treatment of gastric and duodenal

ulcers)

Fundoplication - Correct Answer-surgery which folds part of the stomach

(fundus) around the esophagus to treat acid reflux (GERD)

Herniorraphy - Correct Answer-hernia repair without the use of a mesh

(when a mesh patch is used it is called a hernioplasty)

laparoscopy - Correct Answer-operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis

using small incisions with the aid of a camera

Laparotomy - Correct Answer-implies a large abdominal

incision.

Arthroscopy - Correct Answer-minimally invasive joint

surgery.

Angioplasty - Correct Answer-minimally invasive surgery on a

blood vessel.

What is the name of this substance which aids in the digestion/

absorption(fat)? - Correct of lipids Answer-

bile

Hydrochloric Acid - Correct Answer-helps to digest proteins and is made in

the(gastric stomach

acid).

Sebum - Correct Answer-made by the skin's sebaceous glands and serves to

lubricateand waterproof the

skin

Colostrum - Correct Answer-first milk made in the breasts during

pregnancy.

Which drug is useful to reduce inflammation? - Correct Answer-

Corticosteroids

Opiates are used for - Correct Answer-their analgesic

effects.

Beta Blockers are used to treat - Correct Answer-high blood pressure and

tom igrainprevente

s.

Diuretics - Correct Answer-(a.k.a "water pills") increase the formation of

urinekidneys in theand are used in the management of congestive heart failure and

highpressu bloodr

e.

triage - Correct Answer-(in the ER) prioritize incoming patients and identify

thosecannot who wait to be

seen

disposition - Correct Answer-tendency toward a given disease OR

thecontinuing plan for health care of a patient following discharge from a given health

care facility

When an interpreter relays what was said from the source language to

thelanguage without target any omissions or unnecessary additions he is assuming

theCorrect role Answer-of -

conduit

A physician who specializes in gland disorders like hyperthyroidism is -

Correctendocronologi Answer-

st

Internist - Correct Answer-treat a variety of conditions like diabetes,

hypertension,gastritis, pneumonia, etc. but they

do not: see children

(pediatrics)give prenatal care or deliver babies

(obstetrics)

and they do not operate

(surgery)

proctologist - Correct Answer-specialist for colon, rectum

or anus

Uterine Fibroids - Correct Answer-noncancerous growths appear in

the uterus

Bicornuate Uterus - Correct Answer-congenital birth defect where the

uterusnormally (which has 1 cavity) is split at the top into a right and

left cavity

Retroverted Uterus - Correct Answer-congenital abnormality where the

uterus"tipped" is backwards (when it normally tips forward in

the pelvis).

Endometritis - Correct Answer-inflammation of the inner lining of

the uterus.

red blood cells - Correct Answer-cells in charge of transporting

oxygen in blood

Lymphocytes - Correct Answer-white blood cells which help fight infection

and cancer.

Platelets - Correct Answer-clot forming

blood cells

Beta cells - Correct Answer-located in the pancreas and make

insulin.

VD: Venereal Disease - Correct Answer-other way of referring to

a STD.

tibia - Correct Answer-one of the 2 leg

bones.

clavicle - Correct Answer-(aka collar bone) is located at the root of the

neckbetween the situated sternum and top of the

shoulder.

metacarpals - Correct Answer-located in the

wrist.

Compound Fracture - Correct Answer-aka open fracture, fracture in which

thepierces bone the

skin

Hairline Fracture - Correct Answer-(aka a stress fracture) is minor fracture

where thesegments of bone do not separate, the bone continues to be in perfect

alignment.fracture is seenThe on X-rays as a very thin "hair line" hence

its name.

Comminuted Fracture - Correct Answer-bone is shattered into

several pieces.

Scintigraphy - Correct Answer-detects the spread of cancer

to bones

Bone Density Scan (Dexa Scan) - Correct Answer-to assess

osteoporosis

White Blood Cell Count - Correct Answer-to detect

infections

Sonography - Correct Answer-another name for

ultrasound Exam

Cerebellum - Correct Answer-part of the brain regulates a person's

balancecoordinati and

on

thalamus - Correct Answer-brain structure which sorts and relays nerve

impulsescorresponding to the areas of the cerebral cortex to help us move, feel, see

and hear

spinal cord - Correct Answer-transmission of nerve impulses between the

brainrest of and the the

body.

hypothalamus - Correct Answer-brain structure, situated below the

thalamus,regulates: whichbody temperature, thirst, hunger, sex drive and gland

function.

Morbidity - Correct Answer-The relative incidence of

disease

mortality - Correct Answer-number of deaths in a given place

and time

incidence - Correct Answer-occurrence of new cases of a disease in a

population

prevalence - Correct Answer-percentage of a population that is affected with

adisease particular (old and new cases) at a given

time

An interpreter may discuss what he has learned during his interpreting

sessions - Correct Answer-With the healthcare providers who are directly involved in

acar patient's

e

An interpreter who keeps his/her body language in check (e.g. eye

rolling)acting according is to the ethical principle of - Correct Answer-

impartiality

An interpreter who reminds the parties not to say anything they

dointerpreted not want is acting according to the ethical principle of - Correct Answer-

confidentiality

Interpreters giving advice goes against the ethical principle of -

Correct Answer- impartiali

ty

An interpreter who sells jewelry and cosmetics to patients and staff while

coveringinterpreting an assignment is violating the ethical principle of -

CorrectProfessi oAnswer-nalis

m

When the interpreter asks the parties to address each other instead of

addressingwhen they speak,him he is acting according to the ethical principle of: -

Correctrespec Answer-

t

This dermabrasive (rubbing) therapy is used by some cultures to relieve

aillnesses variety andof is known as - Correct Answer-Coining or cao gio (pronounced

gow yaw),

which is done by rubbing the skin with a coin, is a common Southeast Asian

alternativetreatment for minor illnesses such as cold, flu, headache, fever, pain,

cough,energy or low

.

Cupping - Correct Answer-traditional Chinese Medicine in which a local

suctioncreated ison the skin; it is believed that this mobilizes the blood in order

tohealin promote

g

Herbalism - Correct Answer-use of plants for medicinal

purposes.

Pulse diagnosis - Correct Answer-traditional Chinese medicine where the

doctordiagnose can certain conditions according to the different qualities or

characteristicspatient's pulse of a

Urology - Correct Answer-focuses on the diseases of the male reproductive

system and the urinary system.

Hematology - Correct Answer-focuses on the diseases of the

blood cells

Rheumatology - Correct Answer-branch of internal medicine that treats

systemic diseases which affect the joints and muscles

Higher consumption of processed meats like hot dogs, pepperoni, and

bacon is associated with increased risk of - Correct Answer-Colon

Cancer

Risk Factors for brain cancer - Correct Answer-ionizing radiation

(radiotherapy), family history of brain cancer.

Risk factors for Cervical cancer - Correct Answer-human

papillomavirus (HPV) infections

Risk factors for prostate cancer - Correct Answer-African Americans,

obesity, family history of prostate cancer.

Glaucoma - Correct Answer-Group of eye conditions characterized by

increased intraocular eye pressure

Pterygium - Correct Answer-irregular growth or thickening of the

conjunctiva

Cataract - Correct Answer-in this condition the eye lens becomes

progressively cloudy.

Keratoconus - Correct Answer-degenerative disease which deforms the

cornea.

Exceptions to interpreter confidentiality are - Correct

Answer-Elder/Childabuse, Threat to harm another person, Suicidal patient,

InfectiousDiseases(e.g.Tuberculosis),Seizures/epilepsy in patients who drive, Partner

Notifications(STDs)

Arthralgia - Correct Answer-joint

pain

Bursitis - Correct Answer-inflammation of a bursa (protective sacs located

around large joints that act as gliding surfaces helping reduce friction during movement of

bonestendon and

s)

Angina - Correct Answer-chest pain or discomfort due to

insufficientof blood (ischemia) supply to the heart

muscle

MRI - Correct Answer-diagnostic study that involves the use of

radiofrequencyand a magnetic field waves to produce images of the

human body

CAT Scan - Correct Answer-uses ionizing radiation (X-rays) to obtain

images.

Endoscopy - Correct Answer-uses a miniature video camera to obtain

images.

• Correct

Answer-