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What does the word root 'hepat' refer to?
What does the word root 'hepat' refer to?
- Heart
- Bone
- Liver (correct)
- Stomach
Which of the following terms involves the respiratory system?
Which of the following terms involves the respiratory system?
- Hepatomegaly
- Carditis
- Gastroenterology
- Intubation (correct)
What is the purpose of a urinalysis (U/A)?
What is the purpose of a urinalysis (U/A)?
- To assist in breathing
- To measure oxygen saturation in the blood
- To identify a range of disorders or diseases (correct)
- To view inside the body
Which of these is a combining form?
Which of these is a combining form?
What does the term 'gastroenterology' refer to?
What does the term 'gastroenterology' refer to?
Which procedure involves drawing blood from a vein?
Which procedure involves drawing blood from a vein?
What body system is involved with cardiovascular terms?
What body system is involved with cardiovascular terms?
Which of the following statements is true regarding combining forms?
Which of the following statements is true regarding combining forms?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to in medical terminology?
What is indicated by the term 'hemorrhage'?
What is indicated by the term 'hemorrhage'?
Which of the following terms refers to an instrument used for examining the bladder?
Which of the following terms refers to an instrument used for examining the bladder?
The prefix 'hema-' relates to what bodily component?
The prefix 'hema-' relates to what bodily component?
What is the meaning of 'anemia'?
What is the meaning of 'anemia'?
What does the term 'dysphagia' indicate?
What does the term 'dysphagia' indicate?
What is the meaning of '-plasia' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of '-plasia' in medical terminology?
Which term is used to describe inflammation of the pericardium?
Which term is used to describe inflammation of the pericardium?
Which of these treatments is referred to by the term 'hysteropexy'?
Which of these treatments is referred to by the term 'hysteropexy'?
What does the suffix '-itis' signify in a medical condition?
What does the suffix '-itis' signify in a medical condition?
What does the term 'dyspnea' indicate?
What does the term 'dyspnea' indicate?
What does 'bronchial asthma' primarily involve?
What does 'bronchial asthma' primarily involve?
Which medical specialist focuses on lung diseases?
Which medical specialist focuses on lung diseases?
What is the main purpose of thoracocentesis?
What is the main purpose of thoracocentesis?
Which term describes the bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen?
Which term describes the bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen?
What does a bronchodilator do?
What does a bronchodilator do?
What condition is characterized by the inflammation and infection of the alveoli?
What condition is characterized by the inflammation and infection of the alveoli?
In which surgical procedure is a incision made into the trachea?
In which surgical procedure is a incision made into the trachea?
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Medical Functions and Tools
- Liver function tests identify potential liver diseases.
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) utilizes a large magnet and radio waves for internal body imaging.
- Intubation involves inserting an endotracheal tube to aid patient breathing.
- Pulse measures arterial pulsation.
- Pulse Oximetry (Pulse/ox) assesses blood oxygen saturation.
- Ultrasound employs high-frequency sound waves for diagnostic imaging.
- Urinalysis (U/A) detects various disorders through urine tests.
- Venipuncture is the process of drawing blood from a vein.
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology is a specialized language facilitating clear communication in healthcare.
- Key course objectives include studying the roots of medical terms from Latin and Greek, ensuring correct pronunciation, spelling, and understanding of related body systems.
Body Systems
- Major body systems include:
- Integumentary
- Locomotive
- Nervous (central, autonomic, eye)
- Cardiovascular
- Endocrine
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Urinary
- Reproductive
- Blood and blood-forming organs
Components of Medical Terms
- Word Root: Fundamental part of a word reflecting a body part or general meaning.
- Combining Form: Combines a root with a combining vowel for easier pronunciation.
Common Medical Terms
- Anoxia: Absence of oxygen to tissues.
- Hypoxia: Reduced oxygen in body tissues.
- Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood.
- Epistaxis: Nosebleed.
- Cyanosis: Bluish skin due to oxygen deficiency.
- Apnea: Absence of breathing.
- Tachypnea: Rapid breathing.
- Orthopnea: Breathing difficulty while lying flat.
Respiratory System Malfunctions
- Bronchial asthma: Narrowing of bronchial tubes causing obstruction.
- Pneumonia: Lung inflammation and infection, fluid accumulation in alveoli.
- Pleuritis: Inflammation of the pleura.
- Pneumothorax: Presence of air in the pleural cavity affecting breathing.
- Emphysema: Loss of elasticity in air sacs, leading to shortness of breath.
Medical Specialists
- Otorhinologist: Specializes in ear and nose diseases.
- Pulmonologist: Focuses on lung diseases.
Diagnostic Procedures
- Thoracic percussion assesses lung density (dull vs. resonant sounds).
- Thoracocentesis involves needle aspiration from the pleural cavity.
- Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy allow visual inspection of the airway.
- Spirometry measures lung function using specialized equipment.
Drug Classifications
- Expectorant: Helps expel mucus.
- Antitussive: Suppresses cough reflex.
- Mucolytic: Breaks down mucus.
- Bronchodilator: Expands air passage openings.
Surgical Procedures and Terminology
- Tracheotomy: Incision into the trachea.
- -ectomy: Surgical removal (e.g., tonsillectomy).
- -emia: Blood condition (e.g., ischemia).
- -itis: Inflammation (e.g., pericarditis).
- -plasia: Cell formation (e.g., hyperplasia).
Important Abbreviations
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- DOA: Dead on arrival.
- ECG/EKG: Electrocardiogram.
- OOB: Out of bed.
- peds: Pediatrics.
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