Medical Terminology Quiz

Medical Terminology and Procedures

• Mechanism of Injury (MOI) vs. Nature of Illness (NOI): MOI describes the cause of an injury, while NOI describes the medical condition. MOI involves traumatic events, NOI describes medical conditions.

• Hypoxia: Lack of oxygen in the tissues.

• AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction): A sign of an AMI does NOT include localized, sharp abdominal pain. Other signs include crushing chest pain, sudden onset of sweating, and shortness of breath.

• Asthma Attack Treatment: The primary treatment for wheezing caused by an asthma attack is using a bronchodilator inhaler.

• Rule of Nines: Used to determine the extent of body burns.

• Hypothermia Treatment: Prevent further heat loss in the unconscious patient with prolonged transport time.

• Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Contraindications: A contraindication for using an OPA is having a gag reflex.

Respiratory Distress

• Epistaxis: Bleeding from the nose.

• CPR Compressions: Recommended chest compressions for adults during CPR are 100-120 per minute.

• Wheezing Cause: The primary cause of wheezing in respiratory distress is airflow obstruction in the lower airways.

• Patient Assessment (AVPU): AVPU stands for Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive. A useful patient assessment tool.

• Anaphylaxis Treatment: When treating a conscious patient for anaphylaxis, the first step is administering epinephrine.

• Dysuria: Painful urination.

Medical Conditions and Diagnosis

• Key Stroke Patients Evaluation The mnemonic FAST is used to evaluate stroke patients.

• Compensated Shock: A key symptom of compensated shock is a rapid heart rate.

• Pneumothorax: Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening type of pneumothorax.

• Flail Chest Treatment: Stabilizing the chest wall is a key part of treating a flail chest.

• Heat Loss Methods: Reflection is not a method of heat loss. Other methods include radiation, evaporation, and conduction.

• Choking Adult Management: The first step in managing a conscious choking adult is to begin abdominal thrusts.

• Child Birth Position: The recommended position for delivering a baby is supine with knees bent.

• Referred Pain vs. Rebound Tenderness: The difference lies in the location of the pain.