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Which prefix indicates movement away from a central point?
Which prefix indicates movement away from a central point?
What would a heart rate of 55 beats per minute be classified as?
What would a heart rate of 55 beats per minute be classified as?
Using the 24-hour clock, commonly called 'military time', how would 11:30 PM be written?
Using the 24-hour clock, commonly called 'military time', how would 11:30 PM be written?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a position above another structure?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a position above another structure?
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An individual is breathing at a rate of 24 breaths per minute. Which term correctly describes this condition?
An individual is breathing at a rate of 24 breaths per minute. Which term correctly describes this condition?
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Study Notes
Prefixes Related to Direction and Position
- Prefixes of direction describe movement or location. Examples include ab- (away from), ad- (toward), circum- (around), and peri- (around).
- Prefixes of position describe a location or placement. Examples include sub- (under), supra- (above), inter- (between), and intra- (within).
Medical Terminology
- Bradycardia: A slow heart rate, defined as below 60 beats per minute.
- Tachypnea: An abnormally fast breathing rate, defined as more than 20 breaths per minute.
- Febrile: Characterized by a fever, typically exceeding 38°C.
Time Format
- Military time is a 24-hour clock format. For example, 2:00 PM is written as 1400.
Ontario Government Official
- The Minister of Long-Term Care for Ontario is Natalia Kusendova-Bashta.
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Description
This quiz covers important medical terminology, including definitions of terms like bradycardia and tachypnea. It also explores prefixes related to direction and position, such as sub- and supra-. Test your knowledge on how these terms and prefixes apply in the medical field.
