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What is the normal range for blood sugar levels in milligrams per deciliter?
What is the normal range for blood sugar levels in milligrams per deciliter?
What do the terms hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia indicate in relation to blood sugar levels?
What do the terms hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia indicate in relation to blood sugar levels?
At what blood sugar level is a patient considered hypoglycemic?
At what blood sugar level is a patient considered hypoglycemic?
What does the prefix 'an-' in the term 'anoxia' indicate?
What does the prefix 'an-' in the term 'anoxia' indicate?
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What is indicated by a pulse oximeter reading below 94?
What is indicated by a pulse oximeter reading below 94?
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Which condition is related to low levels of oxygen in the body’s tissues?
Which condition is related to low levels of oxygen in the body’s tissues?
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What is the abbreviation for hypertension?
What is the abbreviation for hypertension?
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Glycemia refers to which substance in the body?
Glycemia refers to which substance in the body?
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What is considered hyperglycemia in terms of blood sugar levels?
What is considered hyperglycemia in terms of blood sugar levels?
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The term 'hypoglycemia' specifically refers to what condition?
The term 'hypoglycemia' specifically refers to what condition?
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What does the term 'tachycardia' refer to?
What does the term 'tachycardia' refer to?
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Which of the following describes 'bradycardia'?
Which of the following describes 'bradycardia'?
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What does 'hypotension' refer to?
What does 'hypotension' refer to?
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What do the prefixes 'tachy' and 'brady' indicate in medical terminology?
What do the prefixes 'tachy' and 'brady' indicate in medical terminology?
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What is the typical adult range for normal heart rate?
What is the typical adult range for normal heart rate?
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Which term signifies the inflammation of the gallbladder?
Which term signifies the inflammation of the gallbladder?
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What does the acronym 'CPAP' stand for?
What does the acronym 'CPAP' stand for?
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What does 'tachypnea' refer to in respiratory terms?
What does 'tachypnea' refer to in respiratory terms?
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What is the term for a medical abbreviation that can be pronounced as a word?
What is the term for a medical abbreviation that can be pronounced as a word?
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What indicates a hypertensive crisis in blood pressure readings?
What indicates a hypertensive crisis in blood pressure readings?
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What is indicated when a patient's oxygen saturation level is below 94 percent?
What is indicated when a patient's oxygen saturation level is below 94 percent?
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Why is the term 'dyspnea' important in a medical context?
Why is the term 'dyspnea' important in a medical context?
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What does the term 'proximal' refer to?
What does the term 'proximal' refer to?
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Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right sections?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right sections?
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What does the term 'bilateral' refer to in a medical assessment?
What does the term 'bilateral' refer to in a medical assessment?
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In which position is a patient when lying face up?
In which position is a patient when lying face up?
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What does 'anatomy' study?
What does 'anatomy' study?
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Which term describes a condition where there's breathing difficulty?
Which term describes a condition where there's breathing difficulty?
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Which quadrant contains the liver and gallbladder?
Which quadrant contains the liver and gallbladder?
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What defines 'ventral' in anatomical terms?
What defines 'ventral' in anatomical terms?
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A patient is considered hypoglycemic if their blood sugar level is below 60 milligrams per deciliter.
A patient is considered hypoglycemic if their blood sugar level is below 60 milligrams per deciliter.
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Hyperglycemia indicates a condition where blood sugar levels are between 70 and 120 milligrams per deciliter.
Hyperglycemia indicates a condition where blood sugar levels are between 70 and 120 milligrams per deciliter.
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Anoxia refers to a condition in which the body has an adequate supply of oxygen.
Anoxia refers to a condition in which the body has an adequate supply of oxygen.
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A pulse oximeter reading above 94 is considered sufficient for adequate oxygen levels.
A pulse oximeter reading above 94 is considered sufficient for adequate oxygen levels.
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Hypoxia is defined as a state of low blood sugar levels.
Hypoxia is defined as a state of low blood sugar levels.
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Glycemia refers to the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream.
Glycemia refers to the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream.
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The normal range for blood sugar levels is between 50 and 150 milligrams per deciliter.
The normal range for blood sugar levels is between 50 and 150 milligrams per deciliter.
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Hypoglycemia can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and confusion due to low blood sugar levels.
Hypoglycemia can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and confusion due to low blood sugar levels.
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The abbreviation for hypertension is 'htn'.
The abbreviation for hypertension is 'htn'.
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A patient with blood sugar levels above 150 mg/dL is considered hypoglycemic.
A patient with blood sugar levels above 150 mg/dL is considered hypoglycemic.
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Bradycardia refers to a heart rate above 100 beats per minute.
Bradycardia refers to a heart rate above 100 beats per minute.
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Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate over 20 breaths per minute.
Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate over 20 breaths per minute.
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Hypotension is defined as having a systolic blood pressure of 90 or above.
Hypotension is defined as having a systolic blood pressure of 90 or above.
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Cholecystitis means inflammation of the liver.
Cholecystitis means inflammation of the liver.
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The adult normal pulse range is generally considered to be 60 to 100 beats per minute.
The adult normal pulse range is generally considered to be 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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Atherosclerosis and bradycardia refer to the same condition.
Atherosclerosis and bradycardia refer to the same condition.
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An acronym can be defined as an abbreviation that can be pronounced as a word.
An acronym can be defined as an abbreviation that can be pronounced as a word.
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Tachycardia indicates a heart rate slower than the normal range.
Tachycardia indicates a heart rate slower than the normal range.
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Patients with an oxygen saturation below 85 percent are considered to be in a critical state.
Patients with an oxygen saturation below 85 percent are considered to be in a critical state.
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The term 'meter' in thermometer relates to measurement.
The term 'meter' in thermometer relates to measurement.
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The upper number of blood pressure readings indicates when the heart is at rest.
The upper number of blood pressure readings indicates when the heart is at rest.
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A patient in the supine position is lying on their belly.
A patient in the supine position is lying on their belly.
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The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower parts.
The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower parts.
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A patient with an arrhythmia has a regular heartbeat.
A patient with an arrhythmia has a regular heartbeat.
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The left upper quadrant of the abdomen contains the liver and gallbladder.
The left upper quadrant of the abdomen contains the liver and gallbladder.
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The term 'dyspnea' indicates difficulty breathing.
The term 'dyspnea' indicates difficulty breathing.
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Proximal refers to a location that is further from the torso.
Proximal refers to a location that is further from the torso.
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The midline of the body is used to describe the center point of the torso.
The midline of the body is used to describe the center point of the torso.
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Bilateral injuries refer to damage on one side of the body.
Bilateral injuries refer to damage on one side of the body.
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Acute conditions are typically long-lasting and progressive.
Acute conditions are typically long-lasting and progressive.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Basics
- Medical terminology uses compound words (e.g., thermometer = thermo + meter) and combines roots, prefixes, and suffixes (e.g., cardiologist = cardio + -logist).
- Examples:
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder (chole/cyst/itis).
- Acronyms and mnemonics are used for memorization (e.g., AEIOU TIPS, SAMPLE).
- CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure.
- AEIOU TIPS: Altered Mental Status (AMS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Altered Level of Consciousness (ALOC).
- SAMPLE: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to.
- Normal adult heart rate range is 60-100 bpm.
- Tachycardia: Heart rate over 100 bpm.
- Bradycardia: Heart rate under 60 bpm.
- Normal adult respiratory rate is 12-20 breaths per minute.
- Tachypnea: Respiratory rate over 20 breaths per minute.
- Bradypnea: Respiratory rate under 12 breaths per minute.
Blood Pressure and Other Measurements
- Hypotension: Low blood pressure (systolic <90).
- Hypertension: High blood pressure (systolic ≥140).
- Hypertensive crisis: Systolic blood pressure ≥ 180.
- Diastolic pressure: Pressure when the heart is relaxing.
- Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar (<60 mg/dL).
- Normal blood sugar range: 70-120 mg/dL.
- Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar (>120 mg/dL).
- Hypoxia: Low oxygen in body tissues.
- Anoxia: Absence of oxygen in tissues.
- Pulse oximeter reading of >94% is good. Readings below 94% indicate needing oxygen. Readings below 85% need immediate attention.
Breathing and Other Medical Terms
- Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing.
- Apnea: Absence of breathing.
- Acute: Sudden, severe change (not normal).
- Atypical presentation: Presenting symptoms differ from usual.
- Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmia: Irregular heartbeats (interchangeable terms).
Anatomical Terms and Positions
- Anatomical Position: Standing, facing forward, palms forward.
- Planes:
- Frontal (coronal): Divides front and back.
- Sagittal (median): Divides left and right.
- Transverse (horizontal): Divides top and bottom.
- Directional terms:
- Superior/Inferior: Above/below (relative to another structure).
- Anterior/Posterior: Front/back.
- Ventral/Dorsal: Front/back (less common in medicine).
- Medial/Lateral: Towards/away from the midline.
- Proximal/Distal: Closer to/farther from the point of attachment (for extremities).
- Unilateral/Bilateral: One side/both sides.
- Positions:
- Supine: Lying on back.
- Prone: Lying on belly.
- Lateral: Lying on side.
- Recovery position (lateral recumbent): One arm raised.
- Fowler's position: Sitting upright (90 degrees).
- Semi-Fowler's position: Sitting at about 45 degrees.
- Abdominal quadrants:
- RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ (right upper, left upper, right lower, left lower).
- Organs vary based on abdominal quadrants.
- Midclavicular line: Vertical line through mid-point of clavicle (collar bone). Used as a reference point
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