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When the Doctor Says ... II Trivia Quiz

Part II of what does the doctor mean when he says something.

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jstagamtome

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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7285

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the doctor mean when he says the patient has a "cord"? Hint

A twisted spine

A blood clot in the vein

An intestinal obstruction

A kidney blockage (Calyceal Obstructive Renal Disease)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does the doctor mean if the patient needs a "peg"? Hint

An artificial leg

drug information (Pharmacy Education Guide)

treatment for insulin reaction (Parenteral Emergency Glucose)

A stomach feeding tube

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the doctor mean if he says the patient needs to be "covered"? Hint

Examined from head to toe

Needs ice packs for heat stroke

X-rays of the entire skeleton

Treated with antibiotics

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Question 4 of 10

4. If the doctor says the patient needs some "K", what does the patient need? Hint

Keflex

Potassium

Calcium

Sodium

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Question 5 of 10

5. If the patient needs a "tube", what does the doctor mean? Hint

An inflated inner tube to prevent bedsores

Access to the windpipe for assistance with breathing

A television in the room

A catheter to drain the bladder

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Question 6 of 10

6. The doctor says the patient needs a "port". What is he talking about? Hint

A Portugese sweet wine

A permanent intravenous line implanted under the skin

A bedside commode

An orthopedic device: "Patient Operated Rotary Traction"

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Question 7 of 10

7. If the doctor says the patient needs "TPN", what is he asking for? Hint

A drug to be administered three times a day, including at bedtime.

Complete intravenous feeding of protein, carbohydrates, and fats: "Total Parenteral Nutrition"

hospice: "Terminal Patient Nursing"

Destruction of kidney stones with sonar: "Traumatic Pneumatic Nephrolithotripsy"

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Question 8 of 10

8. The doctor says the patient is in "status". What is that? Hint

Continuous seizure activity

He is able to make his own medical decisions

Preparatory state for surgery

Static; not breathing

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Question 9 of 10

9. If the patient has a "triple A", what does the doctor indicate he has? Hint

Shoulder surgery: "Alloscopic Acromial Arthroplasty"

Good car insurance

An "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm"

Loss of memory: "Acute Adult Amnesia" episode

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Question 10 of 10

10. The doctor says a patient needs a "stent". Which of these could he be referring to? Hint

A device to reverse obstruction of the esphagus to allow food into the stomach

A device to relieve blockage in heart vessels

All of these

A device to relieve obstruction in the flow of urine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the doctor mean when he says the patient has a "cord"?

Answer: A blood clot in the vein

A clotted vein feels like a firm cord in the arms or legs, and is usually tender if the clot is recent.

2. What does the doctor mean if the patient needs a "peg"?

Answer: A stomach feeding tube

Specifically, it refers to placement of a feeding tube between the skin of the abdomen and the stomach, rather than one inserted in the nose or mouth. It is called a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.

3. What does the doctor mean if he says the patient needs to be "covered"?

Answer: Treated with antibiotics

For some uncaring physicians, it may also mean the patient needs insurance. It generally means an infection is suspected, and specific or nonspecific antibiotics are used depending on the clinical situation.

4. If the doctor says the patient needs some "K", what does the patient need?

Answer: Potassium

It could also mean some Vitamin K to help stop bleeding in a patient with liver disease or too much blood thinner.

5. If the patient needs a "tube", what does the doctor mean?

Answer: Access to the windpipe for assistance with breathing

It could also mean a drainage tube for the ear. In this context, a tube could be inserted routinely before surgery, or on an emergency basis if someone stops breathing or is about to. Bedsore preventers are commonly referred to by their scientific name: "whoopie cushion", and urinary catheters are commonly termed "Foleys".

6. The doctor says the patient needs a "port". What is he talking about?

Answer: A permanent intravenous line implanted under the skin

There are several different types, used for patients who need frequent "sticks" and have bad veins, or those receiving drugs that cannot be given in small veins.

7. If the doctor says the patient needs "TPN", what is he asking for?

Answer: Complete intravenous feeding of protein, carbohydrates, and fats: "Total Parenteral Nutrition"

The fat solution actually looks like milk, but is safe to give in a vein. This is the best form of nutrition if one does not have a functional intestine to absorb food.

8. The doctor says the patient is in "status". What is that?

Answer: Continuous seizure activity

This is a medical emergency because of the chemical changes that occur with the muscles in a continuous cycle of contractions.

9. If the patient has a "triple A", what does the doctor indicate he has?

Answer: An "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm"

This is usually replaced with a dacron or other plastic graft. It is possible to predict the annual rate of rupture based on the size.

10. The doctor says a patient needs a "stent". Which of these could he be referring to?

Answer: All of these

Stents in the heart can prevent the need for surgery. In the esophagus blocked by cancer, a stent can enable the patient to eat again, and unblocking the ureters which drain urine can prevent recurrent infection.

Source: Author jstagamtome

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