Chapter 48 and 55
What tests are done to monitor therapeutic levels of drugs?
coagulation
The blood test that determines the percentage of a specimen's volume that is made up of red blood cells is the
hematocrit determination
A complete blood count is a type of ______ test.
hematologic
What is found in red blood cells?
hemoglobin
What test is used to monitor the help of a patient with diabetes ?
hemoglobin A-1 C
A sign of bulimia nervosa is
mood swings
The study of the shape and form of object is known as
morphology
Protein is needed for growth and development of
muscle
A small disposable instrument with sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a small incision is a
lancet
________ are used when the amount of blood required for a procedure is not large
lancet
The nutrient that contains more calories by weight is called a
lipid
________ are carried through the bloodstream by soluble fiber
lipoproteins
Dietary guidelines that into reduce the risk of heart attack recommended choosing a diet that is
low in saturated fat and cholesterol
What must leave the nucleus in order for the process of translation begin?
mRNA
A small calibrated glass tube that holds a small precise volume of fluid
micropipette
An increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease has been linked with high levels of
triglycerides and cholesterol
What method of blood collection would be best to use with patients who have small or fragile veins?
butterfly system
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kg of water by 1°C
calorie
The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates for a normal weight adult is approximately ___ percent of their caloric intake.
50
On average, an adult should drink _____ glasses of water a day.
6 to 8
The optimal percentage of body fat for a woman younger than 50 is
14% to 23%
Obesity is a condition in which body weight is more than ___ percent above normal for age, height, and gender.
20
The recommended daily allowance of lipids for a normal weight adult is approximately ___ percent of his or her caloric intake.
30
Each gram of protein contains
4 calories
The recommended daily allowance of protein for a normal weight adult is ___ to ___ grams.
44 to 66
Which of the following is the start codon?
AUG
The test that determines the rate at which red blood cells settle in whole blood is
ESR
The target range for _________ levels is less than 7%.
HgbA1c
What is not a part of the process of nutrition?
Indigestion
Which of the following is a key recommendation of the USDA Dietary Guidelines?
Reduce sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg a day
___________ requires a superficial puncture of the skin with a sharp point.
capillary puncture
Complete _______ are also known as polysaccharides
carbohydrates
What molecule contains the anti-codon?
transfer RNA
What is the chief difference between a full liquid diet and a clear liquid diet?
a full liquid diet include strain cooked cereals and soups
Saturated fats are derived from _______ sources
animal
An ESR is preformed on freshly collected______
anti-coagulated blood
Proteins assist with
antibody production and disease resistance
_____ are Chemical agents that fight cell destroying free radicals.
antioxidants
The term reduce cholesterol on food labels means that the food has
at least 25% less cholesterol per serving in the food a replaces
What is the most highly recommended food for a patient less than 6 months old?
breast milk
In 2015 USDA dietary guidelines encourage people not to
decrease intake of fat-free or low-fat milk products
A noninvasive common treatment for obesity is
diet and exercise
Lactose intolerance is an abnormality in _____________________.
digestion
When counting RBC's and WBC's a ________ blood sample and a hemocytometer is used.
diluted
When the body has more calories than it needs to fuel its activities, it stores the excess as
fat
The tough, string parts of vegetables and fruits that is not absorbed by the body but aids in a variety of bodily functions
fiber
Which of the following nutrients can help prevent diventricular disease, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome?
fiber
____ can help lower cholesterol levels
fiber
What factor(s) affects (affect) body weight?
genetics and a balanced diet
_____ are simple lipids that consist of glycerol and three fatty acids
triglycerides
A drug therapy for obesity that blocks the absorption of fat is
orlistat
What is tested by placing RBCs and then evaluating the color of the blood specimen?
oxygen
What separates packed red and white blood cells?
plasma
Which of the following is not a function of water in the human body?
promoting the healing of wounds
What is the process that occurs inside cells that produces long strands of amino acids?
protein synthesis
The body uses amino acids to create...
proteins
The three main nutrients in a balanced diet are
proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Incomplete ______ lack one or more of the essential amino acids
protiens
A hematocrit is a test the measures the percentage of _______ in the blood specimen
red blood cells
What is the first step in preparing to draw blood for testing?
review written request
The first step and preparing to draw blood is
reviewing the written requisition for the test
What "reads" the mRNA?
ribosomes
Which of the following diets may be prescribed for a patient who has difficulty swallowing?
soft diet
Lactose is a _______________ found in milk.
sugar
Which process takes place within the nucleus?
transcription
