Medical Terminology EMT Chapter 5
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

  • Condition of
  • Inflammation
  • Study of
  • Surgical removal of (correct)
  • What does 'Hepato' refer to in 'hepatitis'?

    Liver

    What does 'Arterio' mean in 'arteriosclerosis'?

    Artery

    What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

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

    What does 'Encephalo' refer to in 'encephalitis'?

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

    Which prefixes mean 'half'?

    <p>hemi-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Rhino' refer to in 'rhinorrhea'?

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

    Which roots can mean 'white'?

    <p>leuk/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Adeno' denote in 'adenectomy'?

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

    What type of fracture is described as a distal humerus fracture?

    <p>A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'inferior' indicate in anatomy?

    <p>Parts of the body nearer to the feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical term is synonymous with 'dorsal'?

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

    What aspect of a body would be injured if a young male jumped feet first from a tree?

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

    What does 'abduction' refer to in body movement?

    <p>Movement away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does unilateral chest expansion indicate in a patient with a pneumothorax?

    <p>Only one side of his chest rises when he inhales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position.

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

    What does hyperemesis gravidarum indicate in a patient?

    <p>Excessive vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to ensure clarity when abbreviations are used?

    <p>Define the abbreviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'primigravida' refer to in a patient record?

    <p>Pregnant for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'OBS' stand for in medical history?

    <p>Organic brain syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Gastro' refer to in 'gastroenteritis'?

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

    What does 'Myo' refer to in 'myocarditis'?

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

    What does polydipsia indicate in a diabetic patient?

    <p>Excessive thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bilateral refer to anatomically?

    <p>Injuries on both sides of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should EMTs have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology?

    <p>To communicate effectively with other members of the health care team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'melan/o' mean?

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

    What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?

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

    What does 'pericardiocentesis' involve?

    <p>Removal of fluid around the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffixes mean 'pertaining to'?

    <p>-al</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AAA stand for in a medical context?

    <p>Abdominal aortic aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does flexion refer to?

    <p>Bending of a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does extension refer to?

    <p>Straightening of a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does adduction mean?

    <p>Movement toward the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bilateral refer to in a medical context?

    <p>Condition on both sides of the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does abduction mean in terms of body movement?

    <p>Movement away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-ectomy' indicate in the term 'splenectomy'?

    <p>Surgical removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Key Concepts

    • -ectomy: Indicates surgical removal of a specific body part.
    • Hepato-: Refers to the liver, commonly seen in terms like hepatitis.
    • Arterio-: Relates to arteries, such as in arteriosclerosis.
    • Multi-: A prefix meaning many or multiple.
    • Encephalo-: Pertains to the brain, as in encephalitis.
    • Hemi- and semi-: Prefixes meaning half.
    • Rhino-: Refers to the nose, used in terms like rhinorrhea.
    • Leuk/o and alb: Roots indicating the color white.
    • Adeno-: Relates to glands, found in words like adenectomy.

    Anatomical and Physiological Terminology

    • Distal Humerus Fracture: A fracture located just above the elbow in the humerus.
    • Inferior: Refers to parts of the body closer to the feet.
    • Posterior: Synonymous with dorsal, indicating the back side of the body.
    • Plantar: Refers to the sole or bottom of the foot; initial injury in jumping occurs here.
    • Abduction: Movement away from the body's midline.
    • Unilateral Chest Expansion: Indicates that only one side of the chest rises, typical in conditions like pneumothorax.

    Positioning and Patient Descriptions

    • Fowler Position: A semi-reclined position where the head is elevated to aid in breathing.
    • Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Excessive vomiting during pregnancy.
    • Primigravida: Indicates a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
    • Organic Brain Syndrome (OBS): Refers to decreased consciousness due to a medical history of brain-related issues.
    • Polydipsia: Excessive thirst, often associated with diabetes.

    Joint Movement Terminology

    • Flexion: The action of bending a joint.
    • Extension: The process of straightening a joint.
    • Adduction: Movement of a body part toward the midline.
    • Bilateral: Describes conditions or body parts that are present on both sides of the midline.
    • Abduction: Movement of a body part away from the midline.

    Medical Abbreviations and Procedures

    • Pericardiocentesis: Refers to the procedure involving the removal of fluid around the heart.
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): A condition involving a bulging in the aorta, often requiring evaluation for abdominal pain.
    • Communication in Health Care: Essential for EMTs to effectively interact and convey information about patients.

    Color and Disease Terminology

    • Melan/o: Indicates the color black.
    • -pathy: A suffix meaning disease or disorder.
    • Surgical Context: The term "-ectomy" is reiterated in procedures such as splenectomy, confirming its role in describing surgery for removal.

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