assess med term, anatomy and physiology, and musculoskeletal system Flashcards
the prefix intra means
within
The suffix -itis means
inflammation
Arteriostenosis means
narrowing of an artery
HTN is an abbreviation for hypertension
True
What is the meaning of bid
twice a day
what is the meaning of po
by mouth
what is the meaning of tid
three times a day
what is the meaning of HS
at bedtime
In the term hypodermic, the prefix is
hypo
in the term neonatology, the suffix is
logy
a root word for bone is
oste
the word component that refers to the stomach is
gastr/o
the prefix anti- means
against
Neurology is a discipline that would most likely treat patients with disorders of the
nerves
A surgical repair of the external ear is called a
otoplasty
An enlargement of the heart is
cardiomegaly
a dermatosis would be a
abnormal condition of the skin
as part of the operative procedure, the surgeon performs an enteroplasty. You know that she has —————- part of the intestines.
repaired
Which is the correct structural organization of the body from simplest to most complex?
Cell, Tissue, Organ, Body System, Organism
Headaches, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps are all
symptoms
Temperature of 100.6, swollen legs, bloop pressure of 120/85, bruising are all
signs
the body’s first line of defense against infection includes physical and chemical barriers such as skin, saliva, and stomach acid
true
The internal environment of the body that is compatible with life
homeostastis
positioning a patient to examine the abdomen would be placing the person in a ______ position
supine
A patient with burns on her back has lesions on the ____ aspect of her body
posterior
The scrapes on the elbows of the child were described as ____ injuries
superficial
A patient lying in a prone position is lying on her
belly
The right lobe of the liver is in the ______ quadrant
right upper
the plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper part and a lower part is the ____ plane.
transverse
the _____ plane separates the body into equal right and left halves
midsagittal
this cavity contains the heart and lungs.
thoracic cavity
A ______ is something that can be measured or observed by others
sign
____ can also be called subjective data
symptoms
what is considered predisposing factors for disease?
hereditary factors, age, gender, environmental factors
A ______ is a medical prediction of the outcome of the disease or disorder process
prognosis
The human body consists of more than 200 bones divided into which categories
Axial and appendicular skeleton
The skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood calcium and the formation of blood cells and platelets
true
which disorders are classified as joint disorders
fractures, scoliosis, osteoporosis
in an open fracture the skin is broken, and you can often see the bone
true
the best time to build bone mass or density is early childhood to young adulthood. which of the following can decrease bone density?
smoking, poor nutrition, inactivity, excessive alcohol intake
fibrous bands of tissue that attach bone to bone are
ligaments
the combining form for the breastbone is
stern/o
the term for the kneecap is
patella
the upper arm bone is the
humerus
the term for increasing the angle of a joint is
extension
turning the pam upward is termed
supination
overstretching or overuse of a muscle or tendon is
strain
loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is
OSTEOPOROSIS
the bones in the lower back are the ____ vertebrae
lumbar
the term for the lateral protrusion of the scapula and used as a landmark when giving deltoid myuscle injections is
acromion process
name the three types of muscle tissue in the body
skeletal, smooth, cardiac
aerobic exercise does not require oxygen, anerobic exercise requires oxygen
false
the 4 primary functions of the muscular system are to provide posture, maintaining body temperature, provides joint stability, controlling passageways in the body
true
name diseases or disorders of the muscular system
compartment syndrome, fibromyalgia, myasthenia gravis
Treatment of a muscle strain includes RICE. This stands for
rest ice compression elevation
muscle mass changes as we age, it can cause loss of strength and endurance
true
which muscle is used in whistling and blowing and also aids in chewing?
buccinator
which muscle expands the chest cavity during inspiration
diaphragm
skeletal muscles are voluntary, straited muscles
true
what are the 3 primary functions of the muscular system
providing joint stability, maintaining body temp, provides muscle tone and posture
ring-like muscles that open and close body structures, regulating the flow of substances are
sphincters
generalized weakness or discomfort is called
malaise
the loss or wasting of muscle tissue is called
muscle atrophy
muscle pain is called
myalgia
what is the treatment for tendinitis
test and splinting, heat and cold therapy, NSAIDS and analgesics
a ____ is a tear, partial tear, overuse, or overstretching of a muscle or tendon
Strain
_____ is a surgical procedure that involves opening the muscle compartment to reduce the pressure and restore blood flow
fasciotomy
the medication classification that is used to relieve pain is
analgesics
an immune response against a person’s own tissues, cells, or cell parts leading to the deterioration of tissue is
autoimmune
_____ is a point of communication between two cell
synapse
