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assess med term, anatomy and physiology, and musculoskeletal system Flashcards

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the prefix intra means

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within

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2
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The suffix -itis means

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inflammation

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3
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Arteriostenosis means

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narrowing of an artery

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4
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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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6
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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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8
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what is the meaning of HS

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at bedtime

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9
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In the term hypodermic, the prefix is

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hypo

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10
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in the term neonatology, the suffix is

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logy

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11
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a root word for bone is

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oste

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12
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the word component that refers to the stomach is

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gastr/o

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13
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the prefix anti- means

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against

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14
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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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17
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a dermatosis would be a

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abnormal condition of the skin

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18
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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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19
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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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21
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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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22
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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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24
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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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25
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A patient with burns on her back has lesions on the ____ aspect of her body

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posterior

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26
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The scrapes on the elbows of the child were described as ____ injuries

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superficial

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27
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A patient lying in a prone position is lying on her

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belly

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28
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The right lobe of the liver is in the ______ quadrant

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right upper

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29
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the plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper part and a lower part is the ____ plane.

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transverse

30
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the _____ plane separates the body into equal right and left halves

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midsagittal

31
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this cavity contains the heart and lungs.

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thoracic cavity

32
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A ______ is something that can be measured or observed by others

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sign

33
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____ can also be called subjective data

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symptoms

34
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what is considered predisposing factors for disease?

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hereditary factors, age, gender, environmental factors

35
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A ______ is a medical prediction of the outcome of the disease or disorder process

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prognosis

36
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The human body consists of more than 200 bones divided into which categories

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Axial and appendicular skeleton

37
Q

The skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood calcium and the formation of blood cells and platelets

A

true

38
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which disorders are classified as joint disorders

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fractures, scoliosis, osteoporosis

39
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in an open fracture the skin is broken, and you can often see the bone

A

true

40
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the best time to build bone mass or density is early childhood to young adulthood. which of the following can decrease bone density?

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smoking, poor nutrition, inactivity, excessive alcohol intake

41
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fibrous bands of tissue that attach bone to bone are

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ligaments

42
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the combining form for the breastbone is

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stern/o

43
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the term for the kneecap is

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patella

44
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the upper arm bone is the

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humerus

45
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the term for increasing the angle of a joint is

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extension

46
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turning the pam upward is termed

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supination

47
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overstretching or overuse of a muscle or tendon is

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strain

48
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loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is

A

OSTEOPOROSIS

49
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the bones in the lower back are the ____ vertebrae

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lumbar

50
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the term for the lateral protrusion of the scapula and used as a landmark when giving deltoid myuscle injections is

A

acromion process

51
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name the three types of muscle tissue in the body

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skeletal, smooth, cardiac

52
Q

aerobic exercise does not require oxygen, anerobic exercise requires oxygen

A

false

53
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the 4 primary functions of the muscular system are to provide posture, maintaining body temperature, provides joint stability, controlling passageways in the body

A

true

54
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name diseases or disorders of the muscular system

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compartment syndrome, fibromyalgia, myasthenia gravis

55
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Treatment of a muscle strain includes RICE. This stands for

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rest ice compression elevation

56
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muscle mass changes as we age, it can cause loss of strength and endurance

A

true

57
Q

which muscle is used in whistling and blowing and also aids in chewing?

A

buccinator

58
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which muscle expands the chest cavity during inspiration

A

diaphragm

59
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skeletal muscles are voluntary, straited muscles

A

true

60
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what are the 3 primary functions of the muscular system

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providing joint stability, maintaining body temp, provides muscle tone and posture

61
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ring-like muscles that open and close body structures, regulating the flow of substances are

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sphincters

62
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generalized weakness or discomfort is called

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malaise

63
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the loss or wasting of muscle tissue is called

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muscle atrophy

64
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muscle pain is called

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myalgia

65
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what is the treatment for tendinitis

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test and splinting, heat and cold therapy, NSAIDS and analgesics

66
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a ____ is a tear, partial tear, overuse, or overstretching of a muscle or tendon

A

Strain

67
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_____ is a surgical procedure that involves opening the muscle compartment to reduce the pressure and restore blood flow

A

fasciotomy

68
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the medication classification that is used to relieve pain is

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analgesics

69
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an immune response against a person’s own tissues, cells, or cell parts leading to the deterioration of tissue is

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autoimmune

70
Q

_____ is a point of communication between two cell

A

synapse

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