Questions and Answers
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position?
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called:
EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to:
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The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is:
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A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm.
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"Chondro" in the word chondritis means:
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The meaning 'around' can have which of the following prefixes?
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Which of the following suffixes mean 'pertaining to'?
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A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
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"Myo" in the word myocarditis means:
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"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means:
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Which of the following suffixes mean 'two'?
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The term 'pericardiocentesis' means:
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The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.
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You are transporting a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that:
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In relation to the chest, the back is:
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The suffix "-pathy" means:
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The root "melan/o" means:
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You are transporting a 67-year-old female patient to the hospital for investigation of abdominal pain. The patient care record indicates that the patient has a history of AAA. Based on this information, the patient care record includes an abbreviation for:
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology and Concepts
- Prone Position: Face down position; relevant in patient documentation.
- Polydipsia: Characterized by excessive thirst; common in diabetes.
- Hemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding; crucial after applying a tourniquet.
- Medical Terminology Importance: Essential for effective communication among healthcare professionals.
- Medial vs. Lateral: Medial refers to body parts closer to the midline, whereas lateral refers to the sides.
- Distal Forearm Fracture: Refers to an injury closer to the wrist in anatomical terms.
Prefixes and Suffixes
- Chondro: Pertains to cartilage, relevant in conditions like chondritis.
- Prefixes for "around": "Peri-" and "circum-" indicate surrounding structures.
- Suffixes Meaning "pertaining to": "-al" and "-ic" denote relation to specific conditions.
- Suffix "-pathy": Indicates a disease process.
Anatomical Terminology
- Bilateral Injuries: Refers to injuries affecting both sides of the body, such as fractured femurs.
- Myo in Myocarditis: Signifies muscle, specifically cardiac muscle in this condition.
- Gastro in Gastroenteritis: Refers directly to the stomach, indicating gastrointestinal inflammation.
- Apex of the Heart: The inferior point of the heart's ventricles, important in anatomy.
Clinical Context
- Hepatomegaly: Indicates enlargement of the liver, significant in evaluating overall health, especially related to heart conditions.
- Body Orientation Terms: Anterior (front), posterior (back), and their relevance in patient assessments.
- Melan/o Prefix: Indicates black pigmentation, relevant in dermatological evaluations.
Abbreviations
- AAA: Abdominal aortic aneurysm; a critical term noted in medical records regarding abdominal pain.
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