Podcast
Questions and Answers
What term is used to describe the bending of a joint?
What term is used to describe the bending of a joint?
- Flexion (correct)
- Adduction
- Hyperextension
- Supination
Which directional term describes turning an extremity away from the midline?
Which directional term describes turning an extremity away from the midline?
- External rotation (correct)
- Abduction
- Pronation
- Internal rotation
What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate when added to terms like flexion or extension?
What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate when added to terms like flexion or extension?
- Normal range of motion
- Maximum range of motion (correct)
- Limited range of motion
- Inhibited range of motion
In which position are a patient's hands when they are pronated?
In which position are a patient's hands when they are pronated?
Which term is used for movement away from the midline?
Which term is used for movement away from the midline?
What is the function of familiarizing yourself with body regions?
What is the function of familiarizing yourself with body regions?
Which cavity contains the brain?
Which cavity contains the brain?
What do directional terms describe?
What do directional terms describe?
Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and great vessels?
Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and great vessels?
Why is it important to understand the roots of terms like sternocleidomastoid?
Why is it important to understand the roots of terms like sternocleidomastoid?
What is an eponym in the medical field?
What is an eponym in the medical field?
Why is accurate spelling essential in medical terminology?
Why is accurate spelling essential in medical terminology?
What can altering or deleting a portion of a medical term do?
What can altering or deleting a portion of a medical term do?
What are homonyms in medical terminology?
What are homonyms in medical terminology?
Which component of a medical term determines its meaning by how they are combined?
Which component of a medical term determines its meaning by how they are combined?
Which of the following is an example of an acronym according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of an acronym according to the text?
What distinguishes an abbreviation from an acronym?
What distinguishes an abbreviation from an acronym?
What is a key recommendation regarding abbreviations in EMS documentation?
What is a key recommendation regarding abbreviations in EMS documentation?
Why is it cautioned against using trailing zeros or naked decimals?
Why is it cautioned against using trailing zeros or naked decimals?
What should be emphasized when using symbols in medical documentation?
What should be emphasized when using symbols in medical documentation?
Which directional term describes something on the same side of the body?
Which directional term describes something on the same side of the body?
Which position involves the patient lying face down?
Which position involves the patient lying face down?
How many quadrants is the abdominal cavity divided into?
How many quadrants is the abdominal cavity divided into?
What is the purpose of the left lateral recumbent position?
What is the purpose of the left lateral recumbent position?
Which prefix is used to describe the movement of the body or something within it?
Which prefix is used to describe the movement of the body or something within it?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
