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Which of the following is the correct plural form for the word 'vertex'?
Which of the following is the correct plural form for the word 'vertex'?
What is the correct way to convert the word 'ganglion' into its plural form?
What is the correct way to convert the word 'ganglion' into its plural form?
Which prefix indicates a connotation of two or more?
Which prefix indicates a connotation of two or more?
What is the meaning of the color root 'melan/o'?
What is the meaning of the color root 'melan/o'?
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Which of the following prefixes indicates the direction 'towards'?
Which of the following prefixes indicates the direction 'towards'?
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What is the correct pluralization of the word 'diagnosis'?
What is the correct pluralization of the word 'diagnosis'?
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Which prefix refers to one or single?
Which prefix refers to one or single?
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What term describes a body part that is further away from the trunk compared to another part?
What term describes a body part that is further away from the trunk compared to another part?
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Which term indicates a body part that is closer to the midline in relation to another body part?
Which term indicates a body part that is closer to the midline in relation to another body part?
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Which of the following describes a body part located on the back or posterior side of the body?
Which of the following describes a body part located on the back or posterior side of the body?
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Which option accurately describes a characteristic of the term 'ventral'?
Which option accurately describes a characteristic of the term 'ventral'?
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What term would be applied to a body part that is situated closer to the trunk compared to another?
What term would be applied to a body part that is situated closer to the trunk compared to another?
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Which term describes a structure that is nearer to the feet?
Which term describes a structure that is nearer to the feet?
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Which term is used for body parts that lie farther from the midline?
Which term is used for body parts that lie farther from the midline?
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Which of the following terms describes a position closer to the trunk?
Which of the following terms describes a position closer to the trunk?
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What does the term 'superficial' indicate about a body structure?
What does the term 'superficial' indicate about a body structure?
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Which term is used to describe the position of a body part that is further inside the body?
Which term is used to describe the position of a body part that is further inside the body?
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Which pair includes opposing directional terms?
Which pair includes opposing directional terms?
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In anatomical terms, which of the following descriptions is true regarding 'ventral' and 'dorsal'?
In anatomical terms, which of the following descriptions is true regarding 'ventral' and 'dorsal'?
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Which of the following terms indicates a body part that is close to the surface of the skin?
Which of the following terms indicates a body part that is close to the surface of the skin?
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The term that refers to body parts lying closer to the midline is?
The term that refers to body parts lying closer to the midline is?
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What characterizes the Fowler position?
What characterizes the Fowler position?
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Which term accurately describes the condition of painful urination?
Which term accurately describes the condition of painful urination?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' imply when used in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'dys-' imply when used in medical terminology?
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Which statement about the High-Fowler position is true?
Which statement about the High-Fowler position is true?
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What does the medical term 'hyperemesis' refer to?
What does the medical term 'hyperemesis' refer to?
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In the term 'analgesic', what does the suffix '-ic' denote?
In the term 'analgesic', what does the suffix '-ic' denote?
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Which part of the term 'nephropathy' indicates its suffix?
Which part of the term 'nephropathy' indicates its suffix?
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What does the combining form 'nephr/o-' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the combining form 'nephr/o-' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which component of the term 'dysuria' indicates the condition?
Which component of the term 'dysuria' indicates the condition?
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What type of communication method do abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols represent?
What type of communication method do abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols represent?
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Which of the following is indicated by prefixes in medical terminology?
Which of the following is indicated by prefixes in medical terminology?
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What is the correct plural form of the term 'bronchus'?
What is the correct plural form of the term 'bronchus'?
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In medical terminology, which suffix typically indicates a procedure?
In medical terminology, which suffix typically indicates a procedure?
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Which word root indicates a body part related to the lungs?
Which word root indicates a body part related to the lungs?
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Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the lungs?
Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the lungs?
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When using medical terminology, what does the suffix 'itis' usually signify?
When using medical terminology, what does the suffix 'itis' usually signify?
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If a body part is described as 'superior' to another, it means it is located:
If a body part is described as 'superior' to another, it means it is located:
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Which of the following would not typically be indicated by a prefix in medical terminology?
Which of the following would not typically be indicated by a prefix in medical terminology?
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The correct way to pluralize a term ending in 'ex' is to replace it with:
The correct way to pluralize a term ending in 'ex' is to replace it with:
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In anatomical terms, if one structure is described as 'medial' to another, it means it is:
In anatomical terms, if one structure is described as 'medial' to another, it means it is:
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Overview
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EMTs need a working knowledge of medical terminology.
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This includes key terms, symbols, and abbreviations.
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Understanding medical jargon is crucial for effective communication.
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Medical terms are made of distinct parts with specific functions.
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Changing or deleting a part can alter the term's meaning.
Anatomy of Medical Terms
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Medical terms consist of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining vowels.
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Word Roots: The core part, often conveying the essential meaning and frequently indicating a body part. For instance, "cardio" refers to the heart and "pulmon" to the lungs.
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Prefixes: Appear at the beginning, modifying the meaning of the word root by often describing location or intensity.
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Suffixes: Appear at the end, and usually indicate a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech.
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Combining Vowels: Connect word roots to suffixes or other word roots. Usually "o," but can also be "i" or "e".
Word Building Rules
- The prefix is placed at the beginning of the term.
- The suffix is placed at the end of the term.
- Use a combining vowel when the suffix begins with a consonant to improve pronunciation.
- A term can have more than one word root.
Plural Endings
- Applying rules for pluralization is essential.
- Adding 's' (e.g., lung/lungs)
- Changing 'a' to 'ae' (e.g., vertebra/vertebrae)
- Changing 'is' to 'es' (e.g., diagnosis/diagnoses)
- Changing 'ex' or 'ix' to 'ices' (e.g., apex/apices)
- Changing 'on' or 'um' to 'a' (e.g., ganglion/ganglia; ovum/ova)
- Changing 'us' to 'i' (e.g., bronchus/bronchi)
Special Word Parts
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Numbers: Prefixes can indicate quantities (e.g., uni-, bi-, multi-).
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Colors: Word roots indicate color such as (cyan/o, leuk/o, erythr/o, cirrh/o, melan/o).
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Positions and Directions: Prefixes describe position, direction, or location (e.g., ab-, ad-, circum-, peri-, trans-, epi-, supra-).
Common Directional, Movement, and Position Terms
- Directional Terms: Used when describing injuries & pain. Includes superior/inferior, lateral/medial, proximal/distal, superficial/deep, ventral/dorsal, palmar/plantar, and apex.
- Superior: Closer to the head.
- Inferior: Closer to the feet.
- Lateral: Farthest from the midline.
- Medial: Closest to the midline.
- Proximal: Closer to the trunk.
- Distal: Farther from the trunk.
- Superficial: Closer to the skin.
- Deep: Farther from the skin.
- Ventral: Belly side; anterior.
- Dorsal: Back side; posterior.
- Palmar: Palm of the hand.
- Plantar: Sole of the foot.
- Apex: Top/tip of something.
- Movement terms: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction.
- Anatomic positions: prone, supine, fowler, semi-fowler, high-fowler
Breaking Terms Apart
- Use the meaning of the parts (prefix, suffix, and word root) to decipher a medical term.
- Start with the suffix.
- Then the prefix
- Finally the root word.
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
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These methods shorten communication (notes/documentation).
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Agencies usually specify acceptable symbols and abbreviations.
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Accuracy trumps speed.
Review - Key Concepts
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Word parts that convey the essential meaning.
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Rules for creating plurals
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Directional terms (superior, inferior, lateral, medial)
Review Questions and Answers
- Specific review questions and their correct answers (provided in the document).
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of medical terminology, essential for EMTs and healthcare professionals. Participants will learn about the components of medical terms, including word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as the importance of understanding medical jargon for effective communication. A solid grasp of these concepts is crucial for anyone in the medical field.
