Part 1 - Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Sole side of the foot
A
Planta pedis
2
Q
Body lying face up
A
Supine
3
Q
Movement of a body part towards the midline
A
Adduction
4
Q
Foot movement when toes flex down
A
Plantar flexion
5
Q
Fast heart rate (Greater than 100 bpm)
A
Tachycardia
6
Q
Slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
A
Bradycardia
7
Q
Black/Tarry-like stools
A
Melena
8
Q
A cut in the skin
A
Laceration
9
Q
Pregnant
A
Gestation
10
Q
Painful urination
A
Dysuria
11
Q
Excessive sweating
A
Hyperhydrosis
12
Q
Not breathing
A
Apnea
13
Q
Vomiting
A
Emesis
14
Q
Nose bleed
A
Epistaxis
15
Q
Dizziness, described as a spinning sensation
A
Vertigo
