Movement and Positional Terms Quiz

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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?

External rotation (correct)

Abduction

Pronation

Internal rotation

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?

Toward the ground Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for movement away from the midline?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of familiarizing yourself with body regions?

To effectively communicate with other professionals Signup and view all the answers

Which cavity contains the brain?

Cranial cavity Signup and view all the answers

What do directional terms describe?

The relative positions of body parts Signup and view all the answers

Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and great vessels?

Thoracic cavity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the roots of terms like sternocleidomastoid?

To locate the origin and insertion of muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is an eponym in the medical field?

A name of a disease, device, procedure, or drug based on the person who invented, discovered, or first described it Signup and view all the answers

Why is accurate spelling essential in medical terminology?

To avoid serious medical errors Signup and view all the answers

What can altering or deleting a portion of a medical term do?

Alter the content and meaning of the term Signup and view all the answers

What are homonyms in medical terminology?

Pairs of words that are pronounced almost the same way Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a medical term determines its meaning by how they are combined?

Word roots Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an acronym according to the text?

USAR Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an abbreviation from an acronym?

If it's pronounced as a word Signup and view all the answers

What is a key recommendation regarding abbreviations in EMS documentation?

Ensure the abbreviations are consistent with those approved in your EMS area Signup and view all the answers

Why is it cautioned against using trailing zeros or naked decimals?

To prevent confusion or errors Signup and view all the answers

What should be emphasized when using symbols in medical documentation?

Learn which symbols are acceptable in your service area to avoid confusion or errors Signup and view all the answers

Which directional term describes something on the same side of the body?

Ipsilateral Signup and view all the answers

Which position involves the patient lying face down?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

How many quadrants is the abdominal cavity divided into?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the left lateral recumbent position?

To prevent aspiration of vomitus Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix is used to describe the movement of the body or something within it?

Endo- Signup and view all the answers