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the prefix intra means

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within

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The suffix -itis means

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inflammation

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Arteriostenosis means

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narrowing of an artery

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HTN is an abbreviation for hypertension

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True

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5
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What is the meaning of bid

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twice a day

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what is the meaning of po

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by mouth

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what is the meaning of tid

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three times a day

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what is the meaning of HS

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at bedtime

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In the term hypodermic, the prefix is

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hypo

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in the term neonatology, the suffix is

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logy

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a root word for bone is

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oste

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the word component that refers to the stomach is

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gastr/o

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the prefix anti- means

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against

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Neurology is a discipline that would most likely treat patients with disorders of the

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nerves

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15
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A surgical repair of the external ear is called a

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otoplasty

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16
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An enlargement of the heart is

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cardiomegaly

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a dermatosis would be a

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abnormal condition of the skin

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as part of the operative procedure, the surgeon performs an enteroplasty. You know that she has —————- part of the intestines.

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repaired

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Which is the correct structural organization of the body from simplest to most complex?

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Cell, Tissue, Organ, Body System, Organism

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20
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Headaches, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps are all

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symptoms

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Temperature of 100.6, swollen legs, bloop pressure of 120/85, bruising are all

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signs

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the body’s first line of defense against infection includes physical and chemical barriers such as skin, saliva, and stomach acid

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true

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23
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The internal environment of the body that is compatible with life

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homeostastis

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positioning a patient to examine the abdomen would be placing the person in a ______ position

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supine

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A patient with burns on her back has lesions on the ____ aspect of her body
posterior
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The scrapes on the elbows of the child were described as ____ injuries
superficial
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A patient lying in a prone position is lying on her
belly
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The right lobe of the liver is in the ______ quadrant
right upper
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the plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper part and a lower part is the ____ plane.
transverse
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the _____ plane separates the body into equal right and left halves
midsagittal
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this cavity contains the heart and lungs.
thoracic cavity
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A ______ is something that can be measured or observed by others
sign
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____ can also be called subjective data
symptoms
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what is considered predisposing factors for disease?
hereditary factors, age, gender, environmental factors
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A ______ is a medical prediction of the outcome of the disease or disorder process
prognosis
36
The human body consists of more than 200 bones divided into which categories
Axial and appendicular skeleton
37
The skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood calcium and the formation of blood cells and platelets
true
38
which disorders are classified as joint disorders
fractures, scoliosis, osteoporosis
39
in an open fracture the skin is broken, and you can often see the bone
true
40
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
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fibrous bands of tissue that attach bone to bone are
ligaments
42
the combining form for the breastbone is
stern/o
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the term for the kneecap is
patella
44
the upper arm bone is the
humerus
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the term for increasing the angle of a joint is
extension
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turning the pam upward is termed
supination
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overstretching or overuse of a muscle or tendon is
strain
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loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is
OSTEOPOROSIS
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the bones in the lower back are the ____ vertebrae
lumbar
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the term for the lateral protrusion of the scapula and used as a landmark when giving deltoid myuscle injections is
acromion process
51
name the three types of muscle tissue in the body
skeletal, smooth, cardiac
52
aerobic exercise does not require oxygen, anerobic exercise requires oxygen
false
53
the 4 primary functions of the muscular system are to provide posture, maintaining body temperature, provides joint stability, controlling passageways in the body
true
54
name diseases or disorders of the muscular system
compartment syndrome, fibromyalgia, myasthenia gravis
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Treatment of a muscle strain includes RICE. This stands for
rest ice compression elevation
56
muscle mass changes as we age, it can cause loss of strength and endurance
true
57
which muscle is used in whistling and blowing and also aids in chewing?
buccinator
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which muscle expands the chest cavity during inspiration
diaphragm
59
skeletal muscles are voluntary, straited muscles
true
60
what are the 3 primary functions of the muscular system
providing joint stability, maintaining body temp, provides muscle tone and posture
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ring-like muscles that open and close body structures, regulating the flow of substances are
sphincters
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generalized weakness or discomfort is called
malaise
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the loss or wasting of muscle tissue is called
muscle atrophy
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muscle pain is called
myalgia
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what is the treatment for tendinitis
test and splinting, heat and cold therapy, NSAIDS and analgesics
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a ____ is a tear, partial tear, overuse, or overstretching of a muscle or tendon
Strain
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_____ is a surgical procedure that involves opening the muscle compartment to reduce the pressure and restore blood flow
fasciotomy
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the medication classification that is used to relieve pain is
analgesics
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an immune response against a person's own tissues, cells, or cell parts leading to the deterioration of tissue is
autoimmune
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_____ is a point of communication between two cell
synapse

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