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Imaginary straight-line divisions of the body are called?

planes

In the lateral recumbent position, the patient is lying?

on the right or left side

What is considered a high-risk situation in which the EMT should be cautious about the use of abbreviations and acronyms?

During a patient hand-off report

Which of the following is TRUE about medical terminology?

<p>EMTs are expected to know basic medical terminology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When talking to a patient or family members, what does the EMT need to remember to do?

<p>Speak in lay terms about the patient's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a patient is found lying on the stomach, face down, this is referred to as?

<p>prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transverse plane divides the body into what two halves?

<p>Superior/inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word part brady- in bradycardia is considered what part of a medical term?

<p>Prefix</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study of the function of the living body and its parts, or how the body works, is called?

<p>physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient would see a cardiologist for a problem with?

<p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your patient is lying faceup on the back, the patient is said to be in what position?

<p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a best practice for an EMT?

<p>Resist the urge to use complex medical terminology when a simple term will do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An EMT uses the abbreviation CPAP when speaking to another EMT. This is an appropriate use of an abbreviation because?

<p>this is an abbreviation another EMT is likely to be familiar with</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements BEST uses the term distal?

<p>The ankle is distal to the hip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of the body's structures is referred to as?

<p>anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the MOST important reason EMTs should have a good grasp of the proper use of medical terminology?

<p>It allows clear communication with other healthcare providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you meet someone who is a cardiologist, you know from -ist that this person is a?

<p>specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means?

<p>both femurs are fractured</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Body Divisions and Positions

  • Planes refer to imaginary straight-line divisions of the body.
  • Lateral recumbent position involves lying on either the right or left side.
  • Supine position is when a patient lies face up on their back.
  • Prone position describes a patient lying face down.

Medical Terminology and Communication

  • EMTs are expected to know basic medical terminology.
  • During a patient hand-off report, caution is advised regarding abbreviations and acronyms.
  • EMTs should speak in lay terms about a patient's condition to patients and families.
  • Best practice for an EMT is to simplify complex medical terminology when communicating.

Anatomical Terms and Concepts

  • Transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) halves.
  • The prefix "brady-" in bradycardia indicates a slow heart rate.
  • Distal is used to describe a position further from the trunk; for example, the ankle is distal to the hip.
  • The study of body structures is known as anatomy, while physiology focuses on how the body functions.

Specialties and Abbreviations

  • A cardiologist is a specialist focused on heart-related issues.
  • CPAP is an appropriate abbreviation for EMT communication, as it is commonly understood among professionals.
  • Bilateral femur fractures mean both femurs are fractured, highlighting the importance of understanding terms related to injuries.

Importance of Medical Terminology

  • A solid grasp of medical terminology enhances communication clarity among healthcare providers, improving patient care outcomes.

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