Common EMT Word Roots

Question 1

Hemoptysis

Answer 1

Coughing up blood

Question 2

Dyspnea

Answer 2

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Question 3

Diaphoretic

Answer 3

Light or profuse sweating

Question 4

Emesis

Answer 4

Vomiting

Question 5

Abruptio placentae

Answer 5

Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus

Question 6

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

Answer 6

The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy

Question 7

Anaphylaxis

Answer 7

An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure

Question 8

Anemic

Answer 8

Condition in which patient has too few red blood cells, resulting in a decreased ability to transport oxygen throughout the body via the bloodstream.

Question 9

Angina Pectoris (Angina)

Answer 9

Transient (short-lived) chest discomfort caused by partial or temporary blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle; also called angina

Question 10

Anisocoria

Answer 10

Naturally occurring uneven pupil size.

Question 11

Aneurysm

Answer 11

A swelling or enlargement of the wall of a blood vessel that results from weakening of the vessel wall.

Question 12

Aphasia

Answer 12

The inability to understand and/or produce speech

Question 13

Apnea

Answer 13

Absence of spontaneous breathing.