Practice Flashcards
A prefix is found at the….
beginning of a word
In Hypoglycemia, which part is the prefix?
Hypo
In the word Cardiology, which part is the prefix?
there is no prefix
What does a- mean?
no, not, without
What does neo- mean?
new
What does tachy- mean?
fast
What does brady- mean?
slow
What does hyper- mean?
Above, excessive
What does hypo- mean?
below, deficeint
What is the correct term for against?
contra-
Poly- and multi- both mean the same thing?
True
Which prefix means 1?
mono-
Which prefix means 2?
bi-
Which prefix means 3
tri-
Which prefix means 4-
quad-
The word part -algia means:
pain
what does the word -itis mean?
inflammation
-ology means
the study of
A suffix is not attached to the end of a word.
false
In the word hypoglycemia, which part is the suffix?
emia
The suffix for surgical removal is?
-ectomy
What is the suffix meaning abnormal condition?
-osis
What is the suffix meaning abnormal softening?
-malacia
A word root is a word or element from which other words are formed
true
A word can contain two or more word roots to form more complex words
true
cardi/o is the root word for what
heart
Which word root means skin?
derm/o
Cardio or cardi/o is the correct combining form
Cardi/o
In the word Hematology which part is the word root?
hemat
In the word Intradermal, which part is the root word
derm
What does the word root cost/o mean?
rib
What does the word root nephr/o mean?
kidney
What does the word root hepat/o mean?
liver
Your patient is having difficulty breathing. The word root for breathing is?
pnea
Anatomical terms are used because they precisely describe the location of features on the body?`
true
What is the anatomical position?
1) Standing upright
2) Arms at the sides/ palms forward
3) Feet together
In the anatomical position your right side is the patients…
left
Which pair of words are matched incorrectly.
1) Superior/Inferior
2) Cranial/Caudal
3) Medial/Distal
4) Anterior/Posterior
3) medial/distal
The shoulder is______to the elbow.
medial
The nose is_____to the chin
superior
The foot is _____ to the Knee.
inferior
Which plane dissects the body into left and right halves,
sagittal
Which plane dissects the body into anterior and Posterior sections.
frontal
A midsagittal plane does not go directly through the middle of the body.
false
Decode the order. Dr. B prescribes an Rx for Lisinopril 5 mg po q d.
prescription Lisinopril 5 milligrams by mouth everyday
Decode the order. Dr. A prescribes a n Rx for otitis media given by 4 gtt in ad and al prn per Sx.
Prescription for inflammation of middle ear give up to 4 drops in right ear and left ear as needed per symptoms.
A patient complains to the CMA that they are experiencing N/V, with a possible UTI. THe provider orders a UA and a UPT.
Nausea and vomiting with a possible urinary tract infection. Provider orders a urinalysis and urine pregnancy test.
Decode this order. A physician prescribes an Rx for Diovan 40 mg 1 po qd
Prescription for Diovan 40 milligrams one by mouth everyday
Decode this order. Amanda is prescribed an rx for rochephin 1 g to be given via IM.
a prescription for rochephin one gram to be given intramuscular
Decode this order. Patient G takes claritin 1 po bid
One by mouth two times a day.
Your patient is having difficulty breathing. The medical term for this is?
dyspnea
A medical term is composed of what three parts? Name these parts
prefix, root and suffix
What does this abbreviation stand for Sx?
symptom
What does this abbreviation stand for npo?
nothing by mouth
What does this abbreviation stand for qid?
four times a day
What does this abbreviation stand for prn?
as needed
What does this abbreviation stand for UTI?
urinary tract infection
What does this abbreviation stand for SOB?
shortness of breath
A UA is normally ordered for a UTI.
true
A set of vital signs do not contain a TPR.
false
SOB is a Sx of an URI.
true
Os is the standard abbreviation for
left eye
The prefix brady- means
slow
Decode this order. A physician prescribes metformin 1 tab po bid pc
one tablet by mouth twice a day after meals
Combining forms use which two vowels?
O and I
What does the word cyan/o stand for?
blue
What does the word erythr/o stand for?
red
What does the word leuk/o stand for?
white
Which pair of words are matched incorrectly 1) Medial/ Distal 2) Anterior/ Posterior 3) Superior/ Inferior 4) Cranial/ Caudal
medial/ distal
Decode this order. A provider orders an Rx for Diovan 40 mg 1 po qd
Orders a prescription for Diovan 40 milligrams. One by mouth everyday
Translate the word cardiology.
cardi =heart
/o = combining vowel
-logy = study
study of the heart
Decode this order. A provider orders Nitroglycerine 1 tab SL PRN angina
One tablet under tongue as needed for chest pain
The head is ________to the chest.
superior
Translate the word Hematology.
hemat= blood
/o= combining vowel
logy= study
Study of the blood
Translate the word Intercostal.
inter= between
cost= rib
al= pertaining to
between the rib
Translate the word Intradermal
intra= within
derm= skin
al= pertaining to
under the skin
Translate the word Lithotripsy
lith= stone
/o= combining vowel
tripsy= to crush to crush stones like kidney stones.
To treat kidney stones
Decode this order. Patient A was prescribed an Rx for Prenatal Vitamin 1 po qd for a positive UPT
a prescription for prenatal vitamin. One by mouth everyday for a positive urinary pregnancy test
A prefix is attached to the end of a word.
false
In the word Hypoglycemia , which part is the prefix?
hypo
Translate the word Hypoglycemia.
Hypo= below normal
glyc= sugar
emia= blood
Low blood sugar
Which suffix is the word for abnormal softening?
-malacia
Which prefix is the word for above normal, excessive.
hyper-
Which word root is the word for liver.
hepat
Which prefix stands for a number? 1) mono- 2) bi- 3) quadri- 4) all of the above
4) all of the above
Decode this order. A provider orders 2 gtt in ou q4h prn
two drops in both eyes every four hours as needed
A suffix is placed at the end of a word.
true
Two or more word roots can be combined to form more complex words.
true
Translate the word Hyperglycemia
hyper= excessive
glyc= sugar
emia= blood
high blood sugar
What does the word hyster/o stand for?
uterus
What organ is shared by both the respiratory system and digestive systems and connects the nose, mouth, and voicebox?
pharynx
Which organ has the specific function of preventing aspiration of food into the lungs?
epigliottis
The function of larynx is primarily to
aid in speaking
A PPD test is done to protect which of the following?
tuberculosis
Which of the following is a valve?
1) tricuspid
2) vena cava
3) sinoatrial node
4) intraventricular septum
1) tricuspid
What is the term for a clot that travels?
embolus
The artery in the neck where the pulse is taken is the
carotid artery
The muscular layer of the heart is called the?
myocardium
Tachycardia means what?
a faster than normal heartbeat
The part of the urinary tract that collects and holds urine for expulsion.
bladder
Which of the following is caused by a formation of urate crystals in the joints?
gout
Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?
1) ribs
2) coccyx
3) sternum
4) femur
4) femur
Rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin?
Vitamin D
What does GERD stand for?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Correctly order the levels of organization from smallest to largest
1) tissue, cell, organ, organ system
2) cell, tissue, organ, organ system
3) cell, tissue, organ system, organ
4) organ, cell, tissue, organ system
2) cell, tissue, organ, organ system
Which of these are a tissue?
1) Epithelial
2) Connective Tissue
3) Muscle
4) Nerve
5) All of the above
5) all of the above
Anatomy is the study of the structure and Physiology is the study of the function.
true
Structure does not dictate function
false
What are two major functions of the skeletal system?
Supports and shapes the body
Protects the internal organs
What are two major functions of the Cardiovascular system?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
To carry waste products to the kidneys.
What are two major functions of the Respiratory System?
Brings oxygen into the body for transportation to cells
Removes carbon dioxide and some water waste.
What are two major functions of the digestive system?
Digests ingested food so it can be absorbed into the blood stream
Eliminates solid waste
What are two major functions of the Urinary System?
Filters blood to remove waste
Maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body
Name 2 symptoms associated with the respiratory system.
coughing up blood
shortness of breath
Name 2 symptoms associated with the digestive system?
Diarrhea
Constipation
Name 2 symptoms associated with the Cardiovascular system.
fainting
irregular heartbeat
Name 2 symptoms of the urinary system.
burning when urinating
blood in urine
How many quadrants is the abdomen divided into?
4
How many chambers are there in the heart?
4
Select the correct path of the blood.
1) arterioles -> arteries -> capillaries -> veins -> venules
2) arteries-> arterioles -> capillaries -> venules -> veins
3) veins -> venules -> capillaries -> arterioles -> arteries
4) venules -> veins -> capillaries -> arteries -> arterioles
2) arteries-> arterioles -> capillaries -> venules -> veins
What is an artery?
A vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
What is a vein?
A vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart
The Pulmonary Vein does not contain oxygenated blood.
false
The site of gas exchange occurs where
alveoli
The epiglottis covers the larynx, because….
it’s protecting the lungs from inhaling food particles thus preventing choking
There are two branches of the bronchus.
true
The trachea is sometimes called the windpipe.
true
The Left Lung contains 3 lobes and the right lung contains 2 lobes.
false
Which of the following is the role of the liver? 1) processes nutrients and vitamins 2) Maintains metabolic homeostasis 3) Detoxifies the blood 4) Production of bile 5) All of the above
5) All of the above
What is peristalsis ?
a series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food to different processing stations in the digestive tract
Where does digestion begin?
the mouth
Hydrochloric acid and pepsin are release by the stomach.
true
Where does most of the water absorption occur
large intestine
Where are the most nutrients absorbed?
small intestine
What can cause gastritis? 1) infection 2) spicy foods 3) excessive alcohol. 4) All of the above
4) All of the above
What is the SA node?
The heart’s natural pacemaker: a cluster of cells in the right atrium where electrical pulses are generated
What does auscultation mean?
the action of listening to the heart, lungs or other organs, typically, with a stethoscope
What is a MI?
“Myocardinal infarction” also known as a heart attack
What is concerning about both diarrhea and constipation?
dehydration, compaction, electrolytes.
What is COPD?
“Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” which is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe
What age category worries about the exposure to pertussis?
infants
What is Asthma?
a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not an autoimmune disease?
false
In the diagram what abnormal curvature is being shown in label A?
kyphosis
In the diagram what abnormal curvature is being shown in label B?
2) lordosis
In the diagram what abnormal curvature is being shown in label C?
3) scoliosis
Atherosclerotic plaques can lead to hypertension
true
Caffeine may temporarily increase a patient’s blood pressure
true
Smoking a cigarette a few minutes before having the blood pressure measured does not affect a person’s BP levels
false
If a patient is diagnosed with secondary hypertension, this means that the
hypertension is associated with another disease
When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure.
systolic
The systolic BP is measured during which Korotkoff phase?
I
The stethoscope typically is placed over which artery when the BP is auscultated?
brachial
Mrs. Anderson has experienced periods of vertigo and syncope in association with recently diagnosed orthostatic hypotension. What does this mean
She has occasional dizziness and fainting
Which blood pressure reading would be seen in an adult with hypotension?
Systolic BP below 90 mm Hg
Mr. Long’s BP is 124/84 mm Hg. This puts Mr. Long into which category
prehypertension
If a bedridden patient has chills and is shivering, what would you expect the body temperature to be
increased
The medical assistant should inform the patient that his or her respirations will be assessed, because this ensures that an accurate reading will be obtained.
false
How long should the pulse be counted for the most accurate results?
60 seconds
What would be considered a normal pulse for an average-sized 37-year-old patient in good health
60 to 80 beats per minute
When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure.
systolic
Which of the following pulses is auscultated with a stethoscope?
apical
Healthy newborns have the highest age-related temperature norm.
false
The pulse rate of a healthy 84-year-old patient is faster than that of a 42-year-old individual, because the aging heart must beat faster to meet the body’s normal homeostatic demands.
false
A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute in a well-conditioned athlete is cause for concern
false
The apical pulse should be measured if an irregular radial pulse beat is palpated
true
Which site for taking an infant’s body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?
temporal artery
Which of the following pulses is palpated in the throat?
carotid
Which of the following pulses is palpated in the antecubital space?
brachial
When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the last tapping sound is the __________ pressure
diastolic
The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5° F is:
pyrexia
Your patient has been diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension. How would you expect his pulse to feel?
bounding
One of the contraindications to the use of the tympanic thermometer is
otits externa
The temperature of a 3-year-old child with bilateral otitis externa is best taken with which thermometer?
temporal artery
Term to describe heart rate below 60 beats per minute
Bradycardia
Proper Procedure for taking a Patients vital signs;
1) wash hands
2) introduce yourself
3) Verify Patients First and Last Name
4) Verify DOB
5) all of the above
5) all of the above
